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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 27, 2022

Seattle Holding Discussions with Residents Over Hiring of Next Chief

“As we work to identify our Seattle Police Department’s next chief, we designed a community-driven search process where input and outreach are core elements,” said Mayor Bruce Harrell.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 27, 2022

Oakland to Pay Fired Police Chief $1.5 Million

According to a statement by Oakland City Attorney Barbara Parker, the settlement includes the jury award, as well as litigation costs of about $250,000 described as deposition and out-of-pocket expenses, and a portion of Kirkpatrick’s attorney’s fees.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 25, 2022

New Orleans Officers Leaving in Droves, Slam Agency in Exit Interviews

The departing thoughts of veteran officers and newbies alike lend biting and often emotional detail to a recent NOPD-commissioned survey that reflected similar discontent, with pay a distant second in the reasons officers gave for leaving in droves.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 22, 2022

L.A. County Commissioners Seek Contempt Hearing for Sheriff

illanueva's non-appearance was the sixth straight time he has disobeyed a commission subpoena, according to the petition.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 21, 2022

Entire NC Police Department Resigns

The resignation letters hint at a hostile work environment since the hiring of a new town manager.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 13, 2022

L.A. County Sheriff Slams Commissioners Over Efforts to Fire Him

"The sheriff is an elected position, just like the supervisors. Just as the sheriff has no business asking for power to fire the supervisors, the reverse is also true," a statement from Villanueva's campaign said.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 13, 2022

30-Year Veteran of Boston PD Named Commissioner

Michael Cox, 57, was chosen by the mayor following a six-month search process that yielded four finalists vying to succeed former Commissioner Dennis White.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 12, 2022

Atlanta Strip Clubs Will Soon be Able to Hire Off-Duty Police for Security

Darin Schierbaum, the interim chief, said he will change the decades-old policy prohibiting off-duty extra jobs for these establishments.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 30, 2022

Portland to Pay $25K Bonus to Lateral Transfers

Addressing the council, Portland Police Bureau Captain Anthony Passadore described the bonuses as necessary to bring Portland in line with what other jurisdictions are offering in the highly competitive hiring market.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 29, 2022

TX Chiefs Tell State Legislators How to Protect Schools

Recommendations include strengthening background checks, raising the minimum age to purchase a military-style rifle, and making it a state crime to complete straw purchases, or the purchasing of a firearm on behalf of an individual knowingly unfit to obtain one.

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