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Newsby Staff WriterApril 15, 2011

Baltimore PD Launches Campaign to Hire City Residents

In announcing the project, Baltimore Police Commissioner Frederick H. Bealefeld III said the department is seeking to fill 300 positions over the next several months. The city has committed to hiring 400 new officers, despite a $120 million budget shortfall.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 14, 2011

Secret Service Investigating Ala. Chief with Counterfeit Cash

After the officer searching the Summerdale (Ala.) Police chief's vehicle found the cash, the chief attempted to deposit it into a local bank, which promptly reported it to the Secret Service.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 9, 2011

Social Media Aids Investigations in Kentucky

The Kentucky State Police, which started a Facebook page about three years ago, views Facebook as a "handy tool" for communication, Capt. Lisa Rudzinski told the media outlet.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 8, 2011

Dodgers Hire Bratton To Review Security Proceedures

William Bratton, the Los Angeles Police chief from 2002 to 2009, is the chairman of Kroll, an international security firm that will produce a report assessing security issues at Dodger Stadium.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 8, 2011

Feds To Issue Terror Alerts Via Facebook, Twitter

The Department of Homeland Security has indicated it will replace its color-coded, five-level system of terrorism alerts with a new two-tiered approach and will issue some public alerts via social media sites.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 7, 2011

FBI: Bank Crimes Fell In 2010

In 2010, there were 5,628 reported crimes against banking institutions compared with 6,065 violations in 2009. The 2010 data included 5,546 robberies, 74 burglaries, eight larcenies, and 13 extortion offenses that were reported to law enforcement.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 7, 2011

Former Va. Chief Was Briefed On Recruit's Death, Acting Chief Says

Marquis, who retired in late February, initially didn't mention the head blows received by Kohn, and later said, "I think someone on my staff … should have advised me more thoroughly than I was."

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 7, 2011

New Mexico Cop Disciplined for Facebook Posting

Albuquerque Police Officer Trey Economidy was placed on desk duty after his description of his job as "human waste disposal" came to light following an officer-involved shooting.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 5, 2011

NYPD Rape Complaints Jump 24%

The NYPD logged 340 rape complaints in 2011, as compared with 274 in 2010. Brooklyn had the highest reported number (97), and Manhattan was second (86).

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 4, 2011

Calif. City Outsources Police Services to Sheriff

The Half Moon Bay City Council voted Saturday to shut down its police department and contract out its law enforcement services to the San Mateo Sheriff's Department. The move is expected to save the cash-strapped city $509,000.

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