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How Smart Fleet Technology Is Transforming Police Operations

Police agencies are leveraging fleet data to reduce collisions, improve officer safety, control maintenance costs, and strengthen public accountability. This ebook explores how modern telematics and fleet management technology are helping departments operate more efficiently while maximizing taxpayer resources.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 27, 2012

Former NYPD Commissioner Hosts 'The Badge' on Sirius XM

Former New York City Police Commissioner Howard Safir will host a six-part interview series on Sirius XM Radio to offer insight on the "drama, heroism and challenges faced by law enforcement officials today," according to the satellite broadcaster.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 25, 2012

LAPD Sergeant Joins City Council As Fourth Officer

Sgt. Joe Buscaino becomes the fourth active, retired or part-time LAPD officer on the 15-member council. He joins former Chief Bernard Parks, former motorcycle officer Dennis Zine, and reserve officer Mitchell Englander.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 23, 2012

NYPD Commish To Force: Don't Brush Off Crime Victims

New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly laid out detailed procedures for officers when someone wants to report a crime in an operational order issued last week.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 15, 2012

NYPD Welcomes 898 Recruits To Academy

A diverse class of 898 recruits joined the NYPD after a swearing-in ceremony this week, and began training at the NYPD Police Academy in Manhattan on Thursday.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 10, 2012

Newark Cops Return To Duty

Newark welcomed back nine police officers on Monday, the first of 29 Newark Police officers to return to active duty that will be funded by a federal grant obtained in 2011.

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Articlesby Jon AdlerJanuary 9, 2012

Congress' Super Failure

While certain members of Congress hope to furlough government workers as a remedy for the deficit, they continue to ignore the societal cost of ignoring dangerous criminals. The same failed logic has impacted state and local law enforcement as well.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 3, 2012

Maryland Agency Offers Hiring Incentives for Certified Cops

The Hagerstown (Md.) Police Department will begin offering financial incentives to its officers and candidates who arrive with a law enforcement certification when they apply.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 20, 2011

FBI: Violent and Property Crime Fell In Early 2011

Violent crime and property crimes reported to law enforcement fell in the first half of 2011 despite a stagnant economy, the FBI announced Monday. The number of violent crimes declined 6.4%, when compared with figures from the first six months of 2010. The number of property crimes fell 3.7% in the same time frame.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 19, 2011

Seattle Chief: Agency Is 'Not Broken'

Seattle Police Chief John Diaz and other officers defended their agency, which has come under fire after a U.S. Department of Justice report claimed excessive force is "systemic" within the department.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 15, 2011

Portland Police Consider Hiring Freeze

Portland Police Chief Mike Reese may implement a hiring freeze as an alternative to deeper cuts that would require layoffs as it looks for ways to trim $6.1 million (or 4%) of its budget.

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