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Built for Patrol: How One Police Chief Fixed Communication, Boosted Visibility, and Changed the Culture

Patrol work hasn’t changed—but the expectations on officers have. See how one police chief helped officers get the right information at the right time, improve patrol visibility, and strengthen trust without adding complexity or surveillance. This real-world story shows how patrol-driven technology can make the job safer, smarter, and more effective—starting on day one.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 12, 2013

N.J. Cops Investigated for Gangsta-Rap Videos

Four Irvington (N.J.) Police officers now face an internal investigation, after they appeared in gangsta-rap videos on YouTube showing them threatening violence against rivals.

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Articlesby Dave SmithMarch 12, 2013

You Said What?

One of the first things that becomes apparent when I review dash cam footage of incidents is how much vulgarity spurts out of our little brains under stress. It has long been said the last two words on the black box recorder from crashed aircraft are "Oh shit!"

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Videosby Staff WriterMarch 11, 2013

Las Vegas Cop Rear-Ends Motorcycle

A Las Vegas Metro Police officer has been placed on paid leave, after rear-ending a motorcycle rider and reacting angrily to the subject. Read the full story here.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 11, 2013

2 N.J. Troopers Fired for High-Speed Escort

The New Jersey State Police fired two troopers for altering their license plates to avoid being detected for escorting a convoy of sports cars at high speeds to Atlantic City.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 11, 2013

Dallas Chief: Typing While Driving Prohibited

Dallas Police officers may type on mobile dashboard computers only in emergency situations. The prohibition on using MDCs isn't specifically spelled out in the Dallas PD's standard operating procedures.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 9, 2013

Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeks Trooper Applicants

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has announced testing dates for a recruit class of troopers. Testing will be offered at nine locations in March and April, according to the agency.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 8, 2013

Former Philly Cop Indicted for Loansharking

A former Philadelphia Police officer has been charged with extortion for allegedly operating a loan-sharking business that took advantage of at least one fellow officer, reports the FBI.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 8, 2013

Tenn. Chief Uses Polygraphs To Weed Out Racists

The Coopertown (Tenn.) Police chief has begun using polygraph testing on recruits to keep racists off a force he was hired to rebuild after numerous police scandals.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 8, 2013

Former Texas Cop Punched Handcuffed Subject

A former Laredo (Texas) Police officer pleaded guilty today to violating the civil rights of an arrestee, when he struck a suspect he had handcuffed in the back of a patrol car.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 7, 2013

LAPD Chief To Reduce Sworn Personnel

Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck said he expects severe cuts to sworn personnel, following the failure of a half-cent sales tax measure to fund public safety.

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