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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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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 6, 2021

NC Sheriff Found Dead in His Home

The Richmond County (NC) Sheriff's Office reported Thursday that Sheriff James Clemmons had been found dead in his home.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 28, 2021

Tampa Chief Announces He is Retiring

“It’s been an honor of a lifetime to help lead this department, to serve and protect this great community,” Chief Brian Dugan said.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 28, 2021

City Manager Names Finalists for Austin Police Chief

“I am excited about the diverse slate of individuals we have identified for this position,” said City Manager Spencer Cronk. “I look forward to discussing with them how we can accomplish the goals of the community and the City Council.”

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 26, 2021

DC Chief Links Marijuana to Rise in Violent Crime

“We have taken on a mindset that marijuana is not really a big issue in our city,” Chief Robert Contee said. “I can tell you that marijuana undoubtedly is connected to violent crimes that we are seeing in our communities.”

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 21, 2021

Former Detroit Chief Exploring Run for MI Governor

James Craig's campaign said in a press release that a formal campaign launch and rallies will likely take place after Labor Day. For now, Craig is starting to raise money and will be going on a statewide listening tour.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 21, 2021

CA Chief Faces No Confidence Vote from Officers

Santa Ana Police Officers Association President Gerry Serrano says the union is moving forward with a vote of no confidence in Santa Ana Police Chief David Valentin, though the date of the vote hasn’t been made clear.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 21, 2021

Former Maryland Chief Named Next Capitol Police Chief

Chief Thomas Manger retired from the Montgomery County Police Department in April 2019. He has served 42 years as a police officer, having led the Fairfax County, Virginia, Police Department before taking the chief's job in Montgomery County.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 14, 2021

Ousted Milwaukee Chief and City Reach Tentative Agreement, He Will Not Return

"Chief Morales and the city have agreed to a stipulation to postpone his return date from July 15 to Aug. 1, 2021, if necessary, to effectuate the terms of the settlement."

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 13, 2021

Chicago Police Superintendent Meets with Biden, Promises Action on Gun Crime

The White House said the group's discussion focused on the Biden administration's strategy to reduce gun crimes and other violent crimes, encouraging state and local governments to use funding from the $350 billion in the COVID relief package to combat the violence.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 8, 2021

Chicago Inspector General Questions High Attrition Rate for Black Police Applicants

The report said the Chicago Police Department needs to reevaluate its hiring practices for bias and “assess whether the tests and standards at each stage validly select for job-relevant skills and abilities.”

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