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Articlesby Brian LandersOctober 14, 2017

Are De-Escalation Policies Dangerous?

The origins of today’s concepts of de-escalation derive from the evolution of crisis communications. While these concepts are practical and effective in some situations, they are useless and even dangerous in others.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 11, 2017

Utah Officer Who Handcuffed Nurse in Video Fired

A Utah police officer who was caught on video roughly handcuffing a nurse because she refused to allow a blood draw was fired Tuesday.

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Articlesby Amaury MurgadoOctober 9, 2017

How To…Adjust to a New Agency

It doesn't matter whether you're a rookie heading into your first orientation or a 10-year veteran, adjusting to a new agency can be tricky. If you aren't careful, it can be a bit overwhelming as you try to fit in.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 3, 2017

Judge Appoints Baltimore Consent Decree Monitor

A federal judge has appointed Kenneth Thompson, an attorney at the Baltimore-based law firm Venable, as monitor of the sweeping consent decree mandating local police reforms between Baltimore and the U.S. Department of Justice.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 22, 2017

New Policy Restricts Las Vegas Officers’ Use of Neck Restraints

Las Vegas Metro Police announced today they are further limiting the use of a neck restraint that has proven deadly for it and other law enforcement agencies in the past.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 19, 2017

Court Rules Against Seattle Officers in Use-of-Force Policy Lawsuit

A federal appeals court panel on Tuesday unanimously voted to uphold the Seattle Police Department's policy that regulates the use of force by officers, dismissing the argument that it infringed on the cops' Second Amendment rights.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 18, 2017

DOJ Halts Ongoing Review of Milwaukee Police Department

A federal review of the Milwaukee Police Department has been halted with the retooling of a program once focused on improving trust between police and communities. The program's focus has been shifted to providing training.

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Articlesby Amaury MurgadoSeptember 5, 2017

How To Work With Fire Rescue

It's important to communicate with firefighters and rescue personnel and not get in each other's way.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 31, 2017

Illinois Attorney General Sues Chicago to Force Police Reform, Mayor Approves

Joining state Attorney General Lisa Madigan in announcing the lawsuit, was Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, reversing his position on whether the city needs strict federal court oversight to make significant changes in the troubled police department.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 25, 2017

Portland to Require Officers to Give Statement on Deadly Force Incidents within 48 Hours

The Portland City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Wednesday that makes clear they won’t follow the legal advice of the Multnomah County district attorney and the Oregon Department of Justice when it comes to investigating police officers’ use of force.

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