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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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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 15, 2016

Alabama Chief Found Guilty of Federal Assault, Excessive Force

A northeastern Alabama police chief has been found guilty on charges of using excessive force and assaulting a man who was being arrested.

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Articlesby Amaury MurgadoJuly 8, 2016

How to Figure Out the Type of Call You're On

To be sure, the hardest part of any call is figuring out what you have. Once you do, it's a matter of following protocol, policy, and filling out the right paperwork. And therein lies the rub; getting to that point. It's akin to solving puzzles or answering riddles.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 30, 2016

Baltimore's New Use-of-Force Policy Stresses De-Escalation

The Baltimore Police Department plans to implement a new use-of-force policy Friday that emphasizes the "sanctity of life," stresses de-escalation and requires officers to intervene if they see a fellow cop crossing the line.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 17, 2016

Budget Proposal Holds San Francisco PD Funding Hostage Until Reforms Happen

'Reform or don't get paid' is the message Supervisor John Avalos is sending to the San Francisco Police Department as part of the Board of Supervisors' review of Mayor Ed Lee's $9.6 billion budget proposal.

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