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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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NewsMarch 22, 2023

Sarasota Officer Hit by Burglary Suspect’s Vehicle, Suspect in Custody

Mark Thomas, 22, is now facing charges of aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer and fleeing to elude with disregard for safety, the Sarasota Police Department confirmed.

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NewsMarch 22, 2023

AL Deputies Shot During Welfare Check

As they searched the house, deputies made contact with an adult male in an upstairs bathroom.

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NewsMarch 15, 2023

Fired Fort Lauderdale Chief Files $10M Lawsuit Against City

The former chief is seeking to be reinstated and is suing the city for $10 million for allegedly violating his rights.

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NewsMarch 8, 2023

DC Chief Offers Solution to Street Violence: Jail the Bad Guys

"We need to keep violent people in jail. Right now, the average homicide suspect has been arrested eleven times prior to them committing a homicide," the chief said. "That is a problem. That is a problem."

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NewsMarch 8, 2023

DOJ to Review Memphis Police Department’s Use of Force and De-escalation Policies

The DOJ review will cover policies, practices, training, data, and processes related to MPD’s use-of-force, de-escalation, and specialized units.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 1, 2023

FL Sheriff Chases After Suspect During Radio Interview

The hosts on Drew Gerabo Live were left speculating what was happening when they could not reach the sheriff. Minutes later Sheriff Mike Chitwood responded that he was OK and explained what happened.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 1, 2023

Chicago Police Superintendent Announces Resignation

Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown is resigning effective March 16, Lightfoot said in a statement. He turns 63 in October of this year – the mandatory retirement age for Chicago police officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 28, 2023

FL Sheriff Calls Anti-Semitic Group "Scumbags,” Says He's Honored to be On Their Hit List

"These scumbags came to the wrong county," Volusia County Sheriff, Mike Chitwood, said. "You came to the wrong county. I stand with my Jewish friends, and I’m honored to be on your hit list. It’s an honor to be sought after by a bunch of punk thugs like you."

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 27, 2023

KY State Police Welcome Largest Cadet Class in Years

State police said a $15,000 salary increase for state police’s sworn personnel had helped increase the number of officers in the agency. Kentucky now has 899 state troopers, which is an increase of about 22% compared to their staffing level in November 2021.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 24, 2023

Chicago Losing Officers to Florida Agencies

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was doing some of the recruitment himself on Monday. DeSantis spoke at an invitation-only event at an Elmhurst banquet hall - encouraging Chicago Police officers to leave Illinois and come work at departments in Florida.

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