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News•by Staff Writer•March 22, 2018

Massachusetts Chiefs Oppose Legislation That Would Limit Social Media Checks of Recruits

The law would prohibit department heads from scouring personal social media accounts. The group wants to be able to dig through social media profiles to help screen candidates and protect the public from those who could “tarnish the badge.”

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News•by Staff Writer•March 20, 2018

Police Shortage Hits Cities and Small Towns Across the Country

Law enforcement is becoming less of a desirable career choice due to diminishing pay, high risk, and of course a recent bad rap — a trend that could put public safety at risk, say policing experts.

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News•by Staff Writer•March 9, 2018

Georgia Deputy Had His Ex-Wife Arrested Because He Didn't Like Her Facebook Post

Anne King and a friend found themselves behind bars for a few hours in 2015 after reportedly bad-mouthing King's ex-husband, a Georgia deputy, with posts on Facebook. Now King is suing her ex and his colleague for violating her constitutional rights.

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News•by Staff Writer•March 8, 2018

Law Enforcement Agencies Celebrate International Women's Day

In celebration of International Women's Day, law enforcement agencies across the country are showing support for female officers and other employees through photos and videos posted online.

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News•by Staff Writer•March 8, 2018

Next LAPD Chief Faces Long List of Challenges

He or she will face calls to: Reduce crime. Increase transparency. Build trust in police. Motivate officers. Crack down on problem officers. Tackle homelessness. Curb shootings by police. Put more officers on the streets. Stay away from immigration enforcement. Continue police reforms.

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News•by Staff Writer•March 7, 2018

Justice Department Sues California Over Sanctuary Policies

“California, we have a problem,” Sessions told a crowd of about 250 law enforcement officials from the California Peace Officers Association at a meeting in the state's capital city. “A series of actions and events has occurred that directly and adversely impact the work of our federal officers.”

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News•by Staff Writer•March 5, 2018

Colorado Police Chief Says He Would Support Citywide Ban on "Assault Rifles"

The stance is a bit of a shift from Testa's position on gun laws in 2015, when he said, "If a person wants to harm somebody else, ordinances and laws are not something they're concerned about."

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News•by Staff Writer•March 2, 2018

San Francisco Police Chief and Mayor Clash Over Ballot Initiative on TASERs

The mayor has long been a reliable ally of the powerful San Francisco Police Officers Association, the union that sponsored the ballot initiative.

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News•by Staff Writer•February 22, 2018

Broward County Deputies Guarding Schools to Carry Rifles

Several police departments have asked the school district to allow [rifle carry] for years, said Margate, FL, Police Chief Dana Watson.

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News•by Staff Writer•February 21, 2018

Newspaper Declares Baltimore Nation's Most Dangerous City

Baltimore is the big city with the highest per capita murder rate in the nation, with nearly 56 murders per 100,000 people. At 343 murders in 2017, the city tallied the highest per capita rate in its history. Columbus tallied 143 murders — 37 more than 2016 and the most the city has seen in a single year.

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