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ACLU Sues Newark PD
The American Civil Liberties Union has sued the Newark Police Department, alleging the agency violates the civil rights of its citizens. On Thursday, several City Council members supported the claim.
September 9, 2010
Patrol
New Orleans PD's Crisis Unit
The Crisis Unit, manned by mental health technicians, provides the department with a team of specially trained civilians who have years of experience with the mentally ill.
November 30, 2000
You see them on the street every day. But if you look past their rags and vices, can you determine the real problem?
Vehicle Ops
Chicago PD Debuts New Vehicles With New Graphics
The Chicago Police Department is rolling out the first of its new 2018 Ford Police Interceptor Utility models adorned with Officer Jennifer Jacobucci's award-winning design.
March 14, 2018
The Chicago Police Department is rolling out the first of its new 2018 Ford Police Interceptors adorned with Officer Jennifer Jacobucci's award-winning design. (Photo: Chicago Tribune video screenshot)
Technology
PDSI Announces New TeleStaff Clients
PDSI, a leader in public safety employee scheduling and communication solutions, has announced new TeleStaff clients for the second quarter of 2009.
July 7, 2009
Special Units
Austin (Texas) PD's Crisis Negotiation Team
Texas' capital city of Austin was the site of the infamous Texas Tower sniper incident in 1966, widely credited with inspiring the creation of SWAT teams. Today it is home to a nationally recognized police crisis-negotiation team.
February 28, 2007
Training
Reno (Nev.) PD's Motel Interdiction Team
The Star of Reno shines no more. Luck ran out a long time ago for those who lodge at the Roulette Motel. And you'll find more grim than glamour at the Monte Carlo. Welcome to downtown Reno, Nev.
May 31, 2007
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Training
Detroit PD Welcomes 23 New Recruits
The 23 recruits participating in the Basic Recruit Graduation Ceremony completed six months of training. Six of the recruits have relatives who now work for the department.
June 23, 2011
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Feds Launch Probe of Newark PD
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a 96-page petition accusing Newark of spotty internal affairs investigations and rampant misconduct in September.
May 8, 2011
Training
Nearly 20K Apply to Chicago PD
About 18,000 applicants hope they'll be chosen for an upcoming Chicago Police recruit class in a year the agency broadened its applicant pool.
September 8, 2013
Photo by Paul Clinton.
Training
Tulsa PD Welcomes 42 New Recruits
By establishing a recruit class, the department is moving forward after layoffs and budget cuts. The department is also facing a federal corruption probe. In the past, academy classes have had just 20 to 25 members.
January 24, 2011
Command
Seattle PD Releases New Public Safety Plan
"The Seattle Police Department has hit the reset button," said Chief Adrian Diaz, discussing the department's new public safety plan.
March 23, 2022
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Patrol
Justice Dept. to Place Newark PD Under Monitor
The decision follows a federal review of the way the state’s largest police force swept aside accusations of misconduct against hundreds of officers and its almost-total failure to address complaints of brutality and abuse lodged by Newark residents over the years.
February 9, 2014
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DOJ Begins Probe of New Orleans PD
The DOJ probe will evaluate allegations of excessive force by NOPD officers, as well as unconstitutional searches and seizures, racial profiling, failures to provide adequate police services to particular neighborhoods, and related misconduct.
May 18, 2010
Patrol
Newark PD Loses 167 Officers To Layoffs
The department's total staffing will fall to 1,098 and prompt the dismissal of nearly every police officer hired since 2006.
November 29, 2010
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New Chief Takes Command of Pittsburgh PD
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto today swore in Scott Schubert to a permanent police chief role and promoted several others to high-ranking roles in city public safety offices.
February 17, 2017
Chief Scott Schubert (Photo: Pittsburgh Police Bureau)
Patrol
Dallas PD Implements New Program to Clean Up Crime-Ridden Neighborhood
If the program succeeds, the city hopes to use it as a model in other rundown areas, Dallas police Sgt. Sheldon Smith said.
October 30, 2008
Training
Houston PD Needs More Bilingual Officers
Nearly one of every five Houston police officers are certified in a second language, yet at least one bilingual officers' group say additional officers are needed to communicate with non-English speakers.
January 10, 2010
Training
New Recruits Join Savannah-Chatham PD
Fourteen new recruits have joined the Savannah-Chatham (Ga.) Police Department, following 19 weeks of training in the academy. The recruits, who were sworn in July 26 at the Savannah Civic Center, included Nicholas Wissner, a former Army Ranger with five combat deployments.
August 1, 2012
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