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News•by Staff Writer•August 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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News•by Staff Writer•August 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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News•by Staff Writer•August 15, 2017

Video: Only Officer on Denver Use-of-Force Policy Committee Resigns, Calls It a Joke

"This does not reflect the type of policy all Denver citizens expect from the police," Worrell wrote in his resignation letter to Chief Robert White. "Furthermore, it puts officers at risk in the performance of their duties. Therefore, I cannot continue to participate nor does the draft reflect any of the input I have provided."

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Videos•by Staff Writer•August 14, 2017

Only Officer on Denver Use-of-Force Policy Committee Resigns, Calls It a Joke

"This does not reflect the type of policy all Denver citizens expect from the police," Worrell wrote in his resignation letter to Chief Robert White. "Furthermore, it puts officers at risk in the performance of their duties. Therefore, I cannot continue to participate nor does the draft reflect any of the input I have provided." More Here.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 8, 2017

Ford Says Carbon Monoxide Exposure in Police Utility the Result of Improper Upfitting

Responding to concerns about carbon monoxide exposure to officers using Ford Police Interceptor Utility patrol SUVs, Ford said today the issues experienced by some law enforcement agencies are a result of improperly sealed holes in the body of the vehicles that were created during the process of upfitting them for police duty.

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Articles•by Dave Young•August 7, 2017

Make Your Training Real

If your defensive tactics training doesn't reproduce the conditions you will face on the street, then you are training to fail.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 4, 2017

City Councilman Blames Agency, "Negligence" for OK Trooper's Death

Norman, OK, City Councilman Stephen Tyler Holman blamed the Oklahoma Highway Patrol's policy for the death of Lt. Heath Meyer, who was killed in the line of duty while trying to put out stop sticks during a high-speed pursuit last month.

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Articles•by David Griffith•August 3, 2017

SWAT in the 21st Century

Equipment, tactics, and technology are obvious changes in SWAT, but there have been much more subtle developments in SWAT philosophy, especially in terms of training and standards.

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News•by Staff Writer•July 17, 2017

Indianapolis Mayor Announces Changes to Police Policy After Shooting of Reportedly Unarmed Man

Mayor Hogsett said the use-of-force policies will be "modernized," and the city will bring in a "diverse set of legal experts" to analyze training for new officers.

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Cloth Handles for Arrest and Control

If you know how to take advantage of what a suspect wears, you can use these handles to help get him or her into handcuffs.

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