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News•by Staff Writer•February 17, 2017

MN Chief Stops Domestic Assault During Commute to Work

Axtell, who was in plainclothes and driving an unmarked car, saw a 37-year-old man attacking a 38-year-old woman on the sidewalk about 8:45 a.m., said police spokesman Steve Linders.

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News•by Staff Writer•February 16, 2017

Illinois Proposes State Police Hiring in Effort to Curb Violence

Illinois' governor on Wednesday proposed boosting the shrinking ranks of the Illinois State Police in an effort to quell a steady increase in gun violence spilling over from Chicago's neighborhoods onto the city's expressways.

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News•by Staff Writer•February 15, 2017

Video: NC Boy Challenges Deputy to Dance-off

A sheriff's deputy was challenged to a dance-off by a young boy in North Carolina on Monday evening, and the two did not disappoint with their moves.

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News•by Staff Writer•February 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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News•by Staff Writer•February 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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News•by Staff Writer•February 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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News•by Staff Writer•February 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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News•by Staff Writer•February 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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News•by Staff Writer•February 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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Articles•by Amaury Murgado•February 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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