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News•by Staff Writer•May 24, 2011

Lightning Strikes Missouri Officer In Tornado Response

Lightning struck the area near where Officer Jeff Taylor, 31, was riding an ATV, after transporting a fire commander back to a command post. Officer Taylor was transported to a Springfield hospital and treated for burns and other injuries.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 24, 2011

Camden Rehires 19 Cops, Memo Outlines Dismantling of Agency

Nineteen officers rejoined the Camden (N.J.) Police Department on Tuesday, as the police union's president questioned a memo outlining the dismantling of the agency in favor of county law enforcement.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 23, 2011

NIJ Opens Body Armor Grant Period, Requires Mandatory Wear Policy

In addition to implementing mandatory wear for the 2011 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) grant, the NIJ also extended the application deadline to 53 from 30 days. The BVP application period closes July 7.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 19, 2011

Consultant Proposes Eliminating N.J. Police Department

A private consultant has recommended the downsizing or eliminating the Bergen County (N.J.) Police Department in a report financed with asset forfeiture funds.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 18, 2011

California's No. 2 Sheriff's Agency Begins Massive Layoffs

Riverside County (Calif.) Sheriff Stan Sniff has mailed layoff notices to 800 full-time staffers and will begin implementing layoffs of deputies June 1 to help close budget gaps plaguing the county. The cuts could also cause reductions in jail operations.

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Videos•by Staff Writer•May 16, 2011

Cleveland Mayor Announces Officer Layoffs

Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson announces layoffs for 81 sworn officers and 42 cadets. Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 16, 2011

'60 Minutes' Profiles Sovereign Citizen Movement

Sovereign citizens are Americans who believe the country's laws don't apply to them. They ignore requirements such as driver's licenses and social security cards and oftentimes don't pay taxes.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 16, 2011

Video: Cleveland Lays Off 123 Officers, Cadets

The Cleveland Division of Police will lose 81 sworn officers and 42 cadets in a municipal budget-cutting plan that will also result in the demotion of four sergeants.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 13, 2011

Texas Border Chief Found Shot to Death

Chief Jose Del Angel, 44, was a 17-year veteran of the department that provides police services to the town located on the U.S.-Mexico border west of McAllen and southeast of Falcon Lake.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 13, 2011

Baltimore Police Recruitment Heads to Community College

The Baltimore Police Department is seeking potential officers from the Cayuga Community College's criminal justice program.

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