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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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NewsApril 18, 2023

New Los Angeles Mayor Wants to Rebuild LAPD with Incentives, “Reduced Barriers”

In an interview, Mayor Bass said if the city fails to fix its recruitment and retention problems, the LAPD could easily fall below 9,000 officers in the coming months.

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NewsApril 17, 2023

OR Reserve Officer Killed Following Vehicle Pursuit, Suspect Captured After Manhunt

The shooting occurred about 8:30 p.m. after the officer, identified as Corporal Joseph Johnson, 43, pursued a vehicle that came to a stop, according to a statement issued by Malheur County District Attorney Dave Goldthorpe.

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Articlesby Dave SmithApril 14, 2023

Dave Smith: A Light in the Tunnel

Is the United States finally turning back to support law and order and the men and women who enforce it.

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NewsApril 13, 2023

NC Deputy’s Home, Take-Home Car Targeted in Drive-By Shooting

The deputy's marked vehicle was hit by multiple bullets. Another vehicle in the same driveway was also hit by a bullet. Officers canvassing the area found the deputy's home and a residence directly behind it had also been hit.

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ArticlesApril 13, 2023

Editorial: The Militarization Myth

According to anti-police activists, you have too much training in military tactics and too much military-style gear.

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NewsApril 12, 2023

Axon Announces New Body Camera with Real-Time Communications Features

Axon Body 4 allows public safety professionals and their support teams to communicate with one another in real-time, combining seamless video livestreaming with new bi-directional audio.

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Newsby Wayne ParhamApril 12, 2023

NC Chief asks City Council to Cut Sworn Positions to Boost Officer Pay

Greensboro (NC) Police Chief John Thompson wants the city council to reduce his number of sworn officers and use the funds to better pay his existing officers and improve recruitment chances.

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Newsby David GriffithApril 11, 2023

Louisville Bank Shooter Lay in Wait for Responding Officers

Video shows that the shooter had the tactical advantage of being above the officers in the lobby of the bank. Because of the type of glass on the bank lobby windows, the shooter also had the advantage of being able to see the officers while not being seen

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NewsApril 10, 2023

FL Awards 1,750 Bonuses to Law Enforcement Recruits

To date, 530 law enforcement recruits from 48 states and U.S. territories have relocated to Florida, including more than 200 from California, Texas, New York and Pennsylvania. Each of the more than 1,750 law enforcement officers have received $5,000.

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NewsApril 5, 2023

Cash Bonuses for New Hires and Laterals Fail to Bolster Seattle PD Ranks

Numbers shared with a city council committee last week show the Seattle Police Department's total number of police officers has declined since the start of the year, for a net loss of six officers.

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