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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 WriterJune 24, 2011

Detroit PD Welcomes 23 New Recruits

The 23 recruits participating in the Basic Recruit Graduation Ceremony completed six months of training. Six of the recruits have relatives who now work for the department.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 22, 2011

Maine Increases Training Requirements for Reserves

Reserve officers will have to complete a 40-hour online course, meet a physical fitness requirement, then take 80 hours of practical instruction, before serving under a field training officer for another 80 hours.

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Articlesby Tom WetzelJune 20, 2011

Countering In-Car Attacks

An assault could involve someone shooting into your patrol car or an assailant at the driver's window physically attacking you. Increased awareness and in-car self-defense training and tactical driving practice can help prepare you for this type of attack.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 16, 2011

Boston Graduates First Recruit Class In Three Years

Sixty-four Boston Police recruits have graduated from the academy and will join the ranks of the 2,072-officer force next week.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 9, 2011

Jury Begins Deliberations In Portland Whistleblower Suit

A federal jury is now deliberating on the case of a former Portland Police recruit who accused a fellow officer of using excessive force and sued the department for lost wages and benefits.

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ProductsJune 9, 2011

Patrol Car Kit

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 25, 2011

Chicago Recruit Struck While Helping Motorist Returns to Duty

Chicago Police Officer Daniel Vazquez returned to patrol this week, after recovering from serious injuries suffered while attempting to help a female driver at a crash scene.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 18, 2011

Newest Detroit Recruit: Former Racehorse

The animal was donated by Denise Lutz, wife of retired automotive executive Bob Lutz, both of whom were instrumental in resurrecting the Detroit Police Mounted Unit after it was disbanded in 2005 for budgetary reasons.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 13, 2011

Baltimore Police Recruitment Heads to Community College

The Baltimore Police Department is seeking potential officers from the Cayuga Community College's criminal justice program.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 6, 2011

Kansas Lawmakers Cut Funding for Class of Patrol Trainees

An allocation of $862,000 for the patrol to train 15 highway patrol troopers at the academy in Salina was eliminated during budget talks.

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