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NewsOctober 11, 2023

NJ City’s Police Officials Sue State AG Over Department Takeover

Attorney General Matthew Platkin put the 300-plus officer Paterson police department under state supervision in March.

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NewsOctober 11, 2023

Next Charleston, SC, Chief Approved by Council

New chief Chito Walker had been serving in the role of Interim Police Chief after the passing of former Chief Luther Reynolds.

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NewsOctober 11, 2023

Massachusetts Police Chiefs Oppose New State Gun Bill

“Our strict Massachusetts gun laws work,” Mark Leahy, retired police chief in Northborough and executive director of the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, said. “The registration of firearms will not reduce gun violence.”

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Newsby David GriffithOctober 11, 2023

2023 Innovative Law Enforcement Leaders

Five agencies and leaders that developed programs to help officers and their communities.

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ArticlesOctober 10, 2023

Innovative Law Enforcement Leaders 2023: Monroe County SO's Mental Wellness Program

One of the goals of the program is to help deputies overcome any reticence to speak with the clinicians. “Stigma is found to be the greatest barrier to law enforcement seeking mental health treatment,” Dr. Kim Butler says.

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ArticlesOctober 10, 2023

Innovative Law Enforcement Leaders 2023: Forsyth County SO's Deputy Health and Fitness Program

The Forsyth County SO health and fitness program begins in the academy. “Every morning the cadets perform physical training that will instill healthy habits for their career,” Tom Nagel says.

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ArticlesOctober 10, 2023

Innovative Law Enforcement Leaders 2023: The Chambersburg PD's Officer and Community Wellness Program

Last year the agency decided to create a combined community and officer wellness program, putting one professional who was already on staff in charge of helping officers on emotionally disturbed person calls and with their own mental health.

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ArticlesOctober 10, 2023

Innovative Law Enforcement Leaders 2023: The Bibb County School Police Student Outreach Program

The reading program has aided the Bibb County School Police with outreach to the community, and it plans to expand its elementary school presence to include more officers.

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ArticlesOctober 10, 2023

Innovative Law Enforcement Leaders 2023: Acworth Police Department's Victim Advocacy Program

Chief Jesse Evans leads the Acworth PD and has established a special program for crime victims. Acworth PD is the only law enforcement agency that employs a dedicated crime victim advocate.

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NewsOctober 9, 2023

Judge Dismisses Fired Fort Lauderdale Chief’s $10 Million Lawsuit

Larry Scirotto, 50, filed a federal lawsuit in March seeking damages approaching $10 million for what he called breach of contract and wrongful termination.

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