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POLICE Expands Police Technology eXchange Hosted Buyer Event to Include Law Enforcement Equipment Vendors

Vendors at this year’s event will include technology companies that make tools such as body-worn cameras; as well as equipment companies that make products like ballistic protection and more.

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Wyoming Agency Uses Billboard in Denver to Lure Lateral Transfers

Denver is cutting $8.4 million from its police budget and the Laramie County SO’s ad reads: “Work in Wyoming, where breaking the law is still illegal & cops are funded!"

Billboard ad in downtown Denver designed to entice local law enforcement professionals to lateral into the Laramie County Sheriff's Office..

Albuquerque Police Now in Compliance with DOJ-Ordered Reforms, Monitor Says

While the monitor’s recommendation is a big hurdle, ultimately a federal judge still needs to sign off on allowing APD to self-monitor. They’ll meet the judge in a hearing on June 4.

San Diego City Council Approves Next Police Chief

Assistant Chief Scott Wahl, who has served as a patrol officer in SDPD's Southern Division and as a captain in the Northern Division in his 26-year career, was announced in March as Mayor Todd Gloria's pick to succeed Nisleit.

Maine Police Chief Once Guarded the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The first months of training, he said, were rigorous. The recruits had to learn the special way of marching the guards use when at the Tomb, stepping first with the toe and rolling the foot along smoothly so that there is none of the normal motion.

Arizona Campus Chief Under Investigation for Handling of Pro-Palestinian Protest

On April 26, hundreds of protesters created a pro-Palestinian encampment that was later forcibly removed and ended in the arrests of more than 70 people, including at least 20 students.

Texas Assistant Chief Dies After Collapsing at Station

He collapsed while at the police station and was transported by the North Richland Hills Fire Department to a local hospital, but “went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family and those who cared deeply for him,” the release states.

Assistant Chief Kevin Palmer of the North Richland Hills, Texas, Police Department died last week after collapsing on duty.

Houston Police Chief Retires Under Fire Over Suspended Cases Scandal

Mayor John Whitmire accepted Finner’s retirement Tuesday night. Assistant Chief Larry Satterwhite will serve as acting police chief.

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner has retired. He is facing a number of questions about suspended cases.

Nashville Chief Tells Media He is Frustrated by Release of Repeat Criminals

Chief John Drake has become increasingly frustrated the last 10 days from three different violent crimes in April where the accused suspects were out on bond for other crimes.

Mobile City Council Fires Police Chief

Former Chief Paul Prine has alleged that the city has made improper attempts to control or run the police department and that the city didn’t address his grievances

Chief Paul Prine has been fired by the Mobile City Council. Prine claims the city government is trying to run the department.

Maryland DNR Names New Police Superintendent

The Natural Resources Police fields 258 officers supported by a staff of civilian and volunteer personnel, including reserve and retired officers.

Col. Orlando Lilly and the Natural Resources Police Color Guard at his swearing in ceremony.

Retired Kentucky Chief Serving as Sergeant on Same Agency He Commanded Dies from Medical Emergency

Winchester Police say William Marty Jackson II served in law enforcement for 50 years and was chief of police from 1989 to 2008.

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