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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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Articlesby Dean ScovilleFebruary 22, 2013

Police and PTSD

As time went by, not only was PTSD diagnosed of war veterans, but of others who'd suffered some damage to their psyche as the result of being exposed to a traumatic event. High on the list of professions associated with the condition are first responders, including fire, EMS, and law enforcement.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2013

Pittsburgh Chief Forced To Resign

The second-highest-ranking member of the union representing Pittsburgh police officers said the rank-and-file are still shocked this morning by the sudden forced resignation of Chief Nate Harper and morale remains low.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2013

Pittsburgh Mayor Calls for 'Outside' Chief

Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl said Thursday he wants to hire a new police chief "with no relationships, with no ties, with really no history" related to the embattled department.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2013

15 Officers Awarded Medal of Valor

Fifteen law enforcement officers were awarded the Medal of Valor for their heroic acts during a Wednesday ceremony at the White House. Vice President Joe Biden and Attorney General Eric Holder handed out the honor.

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Videosby Staff WriterFebruary 20, 2013

Intoxicated Texas Cop Loses Control In Squad

A Saginaw (Texas) Police officer lost his job for disorderly behavior during an off-duty arrest by Fort Worth Police. The intoxicated officer screamed and cursed at police and kicked the rear window of a Fort Worth patrol vehicle. Read the full story here.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 20, 2013

Memphis Cop Fired for Fatal Crash

Alex Beard, 23, was fired Monday following a probe by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. He was charged with failing to adhere to regulations regarding responding to calls, personal conduct and motor-vehicle damage.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 18, 2013

Dorner Supporters Protest at LAPD HQ

Dozens of protesters gathered outside LAPD headquarters in downtown L.A. on Saturday afternoon in an event they said was organized through a Facebook page called "I support Christopher Jordan Dorner."

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 14, 2013

Mo. Detective Dies While Working Out

Detective Christopher Simpson succumbed to a medical emergency at 5:05 p.m. at the Chesterfield Police Fitness Center. Simpson was a 35-year law enforcement veteran.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 14, 2013

Fed Budget Cuts Would Reduce LE Strength

Automatic federal budget cuts set to go into effect March 1 would likely trigger mandatory furloughs among agencies such as the FBI, ATF, and Border Patrol, as well as sharp reductions in grants that bring equipment and personnel to local agencies.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 13, 2013

Md. Cop Shot In Head In Training Exercise

The Baltimore Police commissioner shut down police training indefinitely after a University of Maryland police officer was shot in the head during an exercise at a closed psychiatric hospital.

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