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More IACP 2025 From the Show Floor

Watch expanded coverage of IACP 2025 as the POLICE Magazine team walks the aisles at the expo and shares what we found interesting on display for chiefs from across the country and around the world this week in Denver, Colorado.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 10, 2017

Philly Police Implementing First Tattoo Policy

Directive 6.7 is scheduled to take effect March 1 and will prohibit Philadelphia officers from having any tattoos that are "offensive, extremist, indecent, racist or sexist while on duty," according to a copy of the policy.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 10, 2017

FLEOA Applauds President Trump's Commitment to Law Enforcement

President Trump signed a number of Executive Orders aimed at curbing the uptick in violence against law enforcement, reducing rising crime rates, and enforcing federal law to thwart transnational criminal organizations. In response, FLEOA issued the following statement.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 9, 2017

Incoming Oakland Chief to Get Historically High Pay

Not only will incoming Chief Anne Kirkpatrick have the largest base salary of any top cop in Oakland — at $270,000 — her total compensation package includes a bump for various degrees and other premiums, dictated by an agreement between the Oakland Police Management Association and the city.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 9, 2017

Trump Issues Executive Orders to Protect Officers, Fight Crime

President Donald Trump signed a trio of executive actions on Wednesday directing the Department of Justice to intensify its effort to fight drug-related crime and violence against police officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 8, 2017

DC Council Member Proposing Move to Retain Experienced Officers

To combat violence in the city, Washington D.C. Council member Vincent Gray is proposing an incentive to keep experienced officers from retiring. This week, the council will consider emergency legislation to fund it.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 8, 2017

Scottsdale PD Leader Named First Arizona Police Chief of the Year

Chief Alan Rodbell of the Scottsdale (AZ) Police Department has been named the first Arizona Police Chief of the Year by the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police.

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Articlesby Amaury MurgadoFebruary 7, 2017

Self-Discipline

Not too long ago, I was asked to identify the one leadership characteristic that rises above all others as the most important. Though I was intrigued by the question and was prepared to give it a great deal of thought, I came up with an answer almost immediately. It was a trait instilled in me while serving in the military: self-discipline.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 1, 2017

House Passes Bill to Help First Responders Acquire New Technologies

Legislation which will make it easier for first responders to acquire new equipment and technologies they need to respond to evolving threats was passed by the House Monday.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 1, 2017

TX Governor Blocks Sheriff Funds Over 'Sanctuary Cities'

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has blocked funding for the first time over so-called "sanctuary cities" after Austin's sheriff stopped complying with all federal immigration detainers.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 31, 2017

LAPD Chief Says He Will Risk Federal Funding to Avoid Immigration Enforcement by Officers

LAPD Chief Charlie Beck says he is willing to risk millions in federal funding, if President Trump decides to punish cities that don’t comply with federal immigration laws.

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