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Articles

Why Police Leaders Must Champion Parking Enforcement

For police and transportation departments, traditional parking enforcement exposes officers to risk, such as standing on busy roads to issue paper tickets or catching offenders in dangerous, congested areas. Modern technology changes this, reducing exposure, speeding processes, and limiting confrontations.

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NewsFebruary 1, 2024

Proposed Cleveland City Budget Would Cut 148 Unfilled Police Jobs Offer Better Pay

Because the actual size of the Cleveland police department will not be changing, Police Chief Wayne Drummond said the budget plan would have no impact on police response or operations.

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NewsJanuary 31, 2024

Police Chief of Maryland’s Most Populated County Plans to Retire

Marcus Jones was appointed the 17th police chief in November of 2019. He began his career with Montgomery County Police Department in September 1985.

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NewsJanuary 31, 2024

Maine County Commission Wants Sheriff Removed from Office

The motion states, in part: "[Sheriff] has failed to faithfully and efficiently perform the duties of his Office and improperly exercised and acted outside of his legal authority..."

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NewsJanuary 25, 2024

WV: Senate Judiciary Committee Passes Bill to Protect Police Dogs

If legislation becomes law, it will criminalize harming or killing a police K-9 in West Virginia.

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NewsJanuary 24, 2024

Federal Judge Tells Oakland to Hire a Chief

Mayor Sheng Thao fired then-Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong in February 2023, after independent auditors claimed the chief violated department rules and mishandled two police misconduct cases.

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NewsJanuary 24, 2024

Memphis Chief Now “Interim Chief” After Council Tables Vote on Reconfirmation

Mayor Paul Young said there’s no national search for another chief happening, and he gave no answer as to how long the interim title could stay.

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NewsJanuary 24, 2024

New Jersey Sheriff Dies from Apparent Suicide in Restaurant

Witnesses say Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik walked into the restroom around 3:30 p.m. followed moments later by the sound of a gunshot ringing through the eatery.

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Articlesby Kevin R. MadisonJanuary 24, 2024

Time to Change Our Pursuit Policies

Complicated guidelines that require officers to make decisions during the heat of the moment are not working.

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NewsJanuary 24, 2024

JHB Group Develops Public Safety Community Relations Vehicle

The C.O.R.E. is a towable vehicle that serves as an event space with meeting, gaming, and outreach capabilities. Engineered to meet the diverse needs of public safety professionals involved in community relations, each unit offers a variety of activities.

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NewsJanuary 22, 2024

Former Chief Acevedo Returns to Oversee Austin Police

In his new position with Austin, Acevedo will serve as a liaison between APD and the city manager’s office. Interim City Manager Jesús Garza said he created the position and hired Acevedo for the job to help lead the department through challenges.

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