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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 16, 2016

NASRO Releases Statement on Federal School Policing Recommendations

Like Education Secretary King, we believe that administering formal school discipline belongs solely in the hands of educators, and that educators should be well trained to address behavioral issues through a variety of interventions that do not involve law enforcement officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 12, 2016

GA Governor Plans Big Boost in State Officer Pay, Revamp of Police Training

Gov. Nathan Deal proposed Thursday a 20% pay increase for state law enforcement officers and an overhaul of police training to include more courses on use of force and community policing.

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Articlesby Amaury MurgadoSeptember 1, 2016

How to Preserve a Crime Scene

Securing a crime scene and preserving evidence can be vital in building a case and getting a conviction. Be sure to know your three basic duties for crime scene preservation.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 24, 2016

Video: Baltimore Police Consult New Orleans PD After Justice Department Report

Harrison says the NOPD is well on its way to complying with the federal consent decree, and Baltimore Police hope they can do the same. They'll tour the training facility and look at what the NOPD calls better supervision practices and reforms.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 17, 2016

Federal Judge Declares “Black Lives Matter” During Open Court Hearing Over Seattle Police Reform

“To hide behind a collective-bargaining agreement is not going to work,” Robart said during a dramatic court hearing he opened by laying out a path for police-accountability reform and closed with an emotional declaration that “black lives matter.”

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Articlesby Amaury MurgadoAugust 12, 2016

How to Obtain a Sworn Statement

Well written accounts from victims and witnesses can serve as valuable evidence.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 11, 2016

New LASD Policy Essentially Bans Shooting at Moving Vehicles

The policy rewrite, which went into effect August 4, states "firearms shall not be discharged at a stationary or moving vehicle" or its occupants unless deputies are being threatened with a gun or some other "deadly force by means other than the moving vehicle."

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 22, 2016

Baltimore Chief Wants State to Relax Restrictions on Past Marijuana Use for Recruits

Baltimore Police Commissioner Kevin Davis wants to relax a hiring policy for police officers in Maryland that disqualifies applicants for past marijuana use, saying it is "fundamentally inconsistent with where we are as a society" and hurts local hiring efforts.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 22, 2016

Video: Colorado Agencies Face Officer Shortage

“The hiring pool, the applicant pool, is definitely shrinking,” said Mike Violette, the executive director of the Colorado Fraternal Order of Police.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 20, 2016

Havis Releases Professional Installation and Upfit Guide for Fleet Mobility

Havis has released a new whitepaper to guide fleet managers through the process of upfitting and installing in-vehicle equipment to maximize driver comfort and safety, and increase productivity for a positive return on investment.

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