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DC Chief Offers Solution to Street Violence: Jail the Bad Guys

"We need to keep violent people in jail. Right now, the average homicide suspect has been arrested eleven times prior to them committing a homicide," the chief said. "That is a problem. That is a problem."

March 8, 2023

FL Sheriff Chases After Suspect During Radio Interview

The hosts on Drew Gerabo Live were left speculating what was happening when they could not reach the sheriff. Minutes later Sheriff Mike Chitwood responded that he was OK and explained what happened.

March 1, 2023

Chicago Police Superintendent Announces Resignation

Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown is resigning effective March 16, Lightfoot said in a statement. He turns 63 in October of this year – the mandatory retirement age for Chicago police officers.

March 1, 2023

FL Sheriff Calls Anti-Semitic Group "Scumbags,” Says He's Honored to be On Their Hit List

"These scumbags came to the wrong county," Volusia County Sheriff, Mike Chitwood, said. "You came to the wrong county. I stand with my Jewish friends, and I’m honored to be on your hit list. It’s an honor to be sought after by a bunch of punk thugs like you."

February 28, 2023

KY State Police Welcome Largest Cadet Class in Years

State police said a $15,000 salary increase for state police’s sworn personnel had helped increase the number of officers in the agency. Kentucky now has 899 state troopers, which is an increase of about 22% compared to their staffing level in November 2021.

February 27, 2023

Chicago Losing Officers to Florida Agencies

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was doing some of the recruitment himself on Monday. DeSantis spoke at an invitation-only event at an Elmhurst banquet hall - encouraging Chicago Police officers to leave Illinois and come work at departments in Florida.

February 24, 2023

NC Sheriff Provides Community Photo Evidence of Deputy Shortage

The agency is down nearly 30 deputies. Sheriff Thornton posted a photo on Facebook of at least 17 unused patrol cars.

February 22, 2023

Sampson County (NC) Sheriff Jimmy Thornton says these vehicles are unused because of the deputy shortage at his agency. (Photo: Sampson County SO/Facebook)

VA Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Chiefs to Set Curfews During Unrest

The bill if signed into law would empower local law enforcement chiefs to impose curfews for up to 24 hours if there is “an imminent threat of any civil commotion or disturbance in the nature of a riot which constitutes a clear and present danger.”

February 22, 2023

Newsweek: Apprenticeships Would Improve Police Training

Unlike the shorter police academies, future officers serve as apprentices or cadets for a two-to-three-year program involving comprehensive learning through years of field experience and classroom instruction.

February 15, 2023

Atlanta-Area Agency Facing Critical Officer Shortage

As of last month, it employed 690 officers out of an authorized strength of 939, leaving more than a quarter of sworn officer positions vacant. Additionally, about 120 of the filled positions are recruits that have not completed training, according to the police department.

February 10, 2023

El Paso Chief Dies After 15 Years Leading Department

Chief Greg Allen joined the El Paso Police Department in 1978, starting off patrolling Central and the West Side. Throughout the decades, he moved up to the rank of deputy chief in charge of the Central and Pebble Hills regional command centers.

January 18, 2023

Officer Shortage Has LAPD Asking Retirees to Come Back

Officers would be paid the salary they had when they left but wouldn’t receive vacation time or any health, disability and retirement benefits.

January 17, 2023

WI Agency Ends Credit Checks for Recruits

The Madison, WI, Police and Fire Commission voted Monday to stop requiring credit checks of prospective police officers. The Commission said the measure was being taken in a step to increase diversity in the department.

January 11, 2023

Slain Small-Town PA Police Chief Mourned by Community

Justin McIntire, 46, had served as chief of the small Allegheny County town for four years. He reportedly was running after the suspect when he was shot in the head.

January 4, 2023

Brackenridge, PA, Police Chief Justin McIntire was shot and killed Monday during a foot pursuit of a probation violator. (Photo: Allegheny County)

PA Chief Ambushed and Killed During Foot Pursuit

Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire was ambushed by suspect Aaron Lamont Swan Jr. in a shooting that left McIntire dead Monday night.

January 3, 2023

Brackenridge, PA, Police Chief Justin McIntire was shot and killed Monday during a foot pursuit of a probation violator. (Photo: Allegheny County)

Chicago PD Criticized Over Officer Suicides in Consent Decree Report

The criticism is part of the latest report on police reform efforts through the consent decree, and comes on the heels of another officer taking her own life this week.

December 19, 2022

Cleveland Police Revising Mass Demonstration Response Policies

The agency must also establish policies on how to handle “civil disobedience” and “civil disturbances,” on dispersal orders, and on training of officers on how to use less-lethal munitions.

December 14, 2022

New Orleans Chief to Retire at Year’s End

City Council Vice President J.P. Morrell called for Ferguson’s resignation last week as the council worked to approve the city’s $1.5 billion budget, where $25 million would go toward a police recruitment and retention incentive package.

December 7, 2022

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