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GA Deputy Killed in Off-Duty Lawn Mower Accident
Lt. Scott Underwood, a supervisor for a patrol unit, was cutting grass behind his home when the mower overturned along a creek.
May 22, 2023
Lt. Scott Underwood died Friday after his mower overturned pinning him in a creek.
Technology
Dallas Police Struggling with Evidence Access Because of Ransomware Attack
The ransomware attack initiated by the group Royal on the city of Dallas has stretched into a third week, downing several departments. The city has said it could take weeks or months until services are fully restored.
May 19, 2023
Command
Charleston, SC, Chief Announces He is Dying of Cancer
Chief Luther Reynolds was diagnosed with cancer in 2021. In February 2022, he announced he would return to duty after losing a leg to cancer.
May 18, 2023
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LA County Sheriff Wants 1,100 More Deputies
Luna wants to place two captains at the East Los Angeles Station and two captains at the Compton Station. Under his plan, one captain would focus on administrative duties and the other would practice community engagement.
May 11, 2023
Top Story
Increased Deadly Wrecks Spur Portland to Bring Back Some Traffic Patrols
In 2022 after disbanding its Traffic Division, Portland had 68 deadly crashes. This was the highest since 1987, according to police.
May 10, 2023
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Some NYPD Officers Can Now Opt for Flexible Work Schedules
PBA President Pat Lynch called the flexible schedules “a historic moment” and praised the administration of Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell for testing the new shift schedule.
May 4, 2023
Command
Chief Fired in FL in 2022 to Lead Pittsburgh Police
It was alleged discriminatory hiring practices that led to Scirotto's termination from the job in Fort Lauderdale. He was hired as police chief of the South Florida city in June 2021 and took command in August 2021.
May 3, 2023
Former Pittsburgh Bureau of Police assistant chief Larry Scirotto has been named the city's next police chief. He was fired from his last chief's position in Florida.
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FL Legislation Would End Miami-Dade PD, Replace with Sheriff’s Deputies
While Miami's mayor wanted to surrender limited county policing duties to the sheriff, the bill heading to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his signature requires Miami-Dade to hand over its entire police department.
May 3, 2023
Command
DC Chief Retiring for Role with FBI
April 26, 2023
Command
U.S. Capitol Police Canceling Days Off, Forcing Overtime Because of Officer Shortage
Even after a big budget boost this fiscal year for the U.S. Capitol Police, the force is still in dire need of more officers to face the challenges of an upcoming presidential election, a recently reopened Capitol and growing threats against members, acco
April 26, 2023
Blogs
10 Tips for Starting a New Police Department
Chief David Howard shares what he learned while working to start a new police department in Pembroke Park, FL.
April 26, 2023
The Pembroke Park Police Department opened last October after not being in existence for more than 40 years.
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New Los Angeles Mayor Wants to Rebuild LAPD with Incentives, “Reduced Barriers”
In an interview, Mayor Bass said if the city fails to fix its recruitment and retention problems, the LAPD could easily fall below 9,000 officers in the coming months.
April 18, 2023
Command
Axon Announces New Body Camera with Real-Time Communications Features
Axon Body 4 allows public safety professionals and their support teams to communicate with one another in real-time, combining seamless video livestreaming with new bi-directional audio.
April 12, 2023
Command
NC Chief asks City Council to Cut Sworn Positions to Boost Pay
Greensboro (NC) Police Chief John Thompson wants the city council to reduce his number of sworn officers and use the funds to better pay his existing officers and improve recruitment chances.
April 12, 2023
Chief John Thompson pitches the plan to the city council during a meeting.
Patrol
10 Tips for Women Entering the Law Enforcement Profession
Chief Shannon Trump, of the Indiana University Health Department of Public Safety, shares her career story and provides tips for women entering law enforcement.
April 7, 2023
Chief Shannon Trump, of the Indiana University Health Department of Public Safety, is shown with Lt. Teresa McCollom, left, and Deputy Chief Allie Clements, right.
Featured
Cash Bonuses for New Hires and Laterals Fail to Bolster Seattle PD Ranks
Numbers shared with a city council committee last week show the Seattle Police Department's total number of police officers has declined since the start of the year, for a net loss of six officers.
April 5, 2023
Command
NJ Man Arrested Over Death Threats Against FL Sheriff
"Once he's extradited, he'll be housed at the happiest place on earth: the Volusia County Branch Jail," Sheriff Mike Chitwood said during a press conference Tuesday.
April 4, 2023
Volusia County, FL, Sheriff Mike Chitwood holds a photo of a New Jersey man who is being extradited to Florida over death threats against him.
Command
Maine Bill Would Make Some Police Suicides Duty Deaths
The public safety committee voted unanimously Wednesday to send L.D. 439, sponsored by Rep. Suzanne Salisbury, D-Westbrook, to the full legislature.
March 30, 2023
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