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New Agents Already Leaving FBI

Thousands of Americans joined the FBI following the September 11 terrorist attacks. But many have already left their positions because they say they are unsatisfied with the pay and benefits.

May 28, 2003

State Supreme Court Debates Police GPS Tracking

Police officers can now use tracking devices to trail suspects. The issue up for debate now in Washington state is whether police should need a warrant to do so.

May 22, 2003

Taped Confessions Bill Passes in Illinois

The Illinois house has approved a bill requiring that most homicide-related interrogations and confessions be recorded on audio- or videotape.

May 8, 2003

Man Reports Stolen Marijuana

A school bus driver called police in Dublin, Georgia, to report that his home had been burgled, and then told officers someone stole his marijuana.

May 8, 2003

LAPD to Disband Undercover Transit Units

Despite success in arresting vandals, pickpockets, and sexual predators, two of the Los Angeles Police Department’s undercover units are being disbanded to put more cops on the streets.

May 1, 2003

Undercover Agent Indicted for Perjury

A former Texas sheriff’s deputy has been charged with three counts of aggravated perjury for allegedly lying on the witness stand.

May 1, 2003

Immigrant Detention Ruled On

Under a decision by Attorney General John Ashcroft, Illegal immigrants could be held indefinitely without bond if their cases could present national security concerns.

April 24, 2003

Minneapolis Police Learn Spanish

With a growing Latino population, Minneapolis is benefitting from local police officers’ newly acquired Spanish-speaking skills.

April 24, 2003

Chicago Ends Old Ban on Swearing

The Chicago Police Department will stop enforcing a 100-year-old ordinance that outlaws public swearing.

April 20, 2003

ASIS Offers Certification Programs

ASIS International, an organization for security professionals, has introduced two technical certifications to recognize expertise in the technology of investigation and security.

April 20, 2003

Hatch Awarded NYPD Glove Bid

The New York Police Department will provide its officers with as many as 10,000 pairs of FM2100 Spectra-lined, cut-resistant gloves from the Hatch Corporation.

April 20, 2003

Court Says Man Can Legally Bark at Police Dog

The 4th Ohio District court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of charges against a man who returned the barks of police dog Pepsie in Athens, Ohio, in September 2001.

April 9, 2003

House Approves Amber Alert Compromise Package

The House of Representatives has approved a package of child protection legislation that would create a national Amber Alert child kidnapping notification network as well as strengthen the nation’s child pornography laws.

April 9, 2003

Prosecutor Fired Over Trust Issue with Police

Albuquerque, New Mexico Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Albright was dismissed after her boss said she betrayed the trust of local police by blowing two officers' cover.

March 27, 2003

Charges Dropped Against SF Chief

The district attorney dropped all charges against San Francisco Police Chief Earl Sanders and his top assistant, saying he couldn't prove they participated in the cover-up of a street brawl involving off-duty police officers.

March 11, 2003

Pittsburgh Police Buy New Motorcycle Helmets

The police department spent about $10,000 on new helmets for its 22 motorcycle officers after falsely believing its old ones had failed government safety tests.

March 11, 2003

Hockey Team Offers Police Discount Tickets

The National Hockey League's Washington Capitals will honor police, firefighters, and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel during a special "Heroes Night" on Thursday, March 6 at 7 p.m.

March 2, 2003

L.A. County Sheriff’s Department To Use Laser Gun Sights

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has officially authorized its nearly 9,000 deputies to carry and use Crimson Trace Lasergrips.

February 27, 2003

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