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News•by Staff Writer•July 18, 2011

Staffing Shortage Plagues Virginia State Police

The understaffed Virginia State Police is offering its troopers overtime shifts rather than giving them pay raises or hiring for the 227 authorized positions that remain unfilled.

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News•by Staff Writer•July 15, 2011

Citizen Panel Questions Portland Chief's Handling of Whistleblower Case

The panel questioned the internal investigation of accusations brought by Lindsay Hunt. Apparently, the investigation was kept in the precinct, and the Internal Affairs division wasn't aware of Hunt's claims.

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News•by Staff Writer•July 8, 2011

NYPD Hires 1,635 Recruits, Largest Class In 5 Years

The recruits form the largest Police Academy since 2006 and begin official training at the Police Academy in Manhattan on Monday. It's a diverse group. Of the new class, 16 percent were born overseas in 55 different countries

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Products•June 30, 2011

Ultra Handcuff

The Ultra Handcuff utilizes technology exclusive to ASP, reducing the "weight on the belt" with a specially designed aluminum frame. The Ultra features an interchangeable lock set, available in one-, two-, and three-pawl designs.

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News•by Staff Writer•June 24, 2011

Cleveland Recruits Sworn In, Laid Off

The Cleveland Division of Police's newest 42 cadets were able to complete their training after the police union and city agreed to a settlement when the city announced deep cuts in May.

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News•by Staff Writer•June 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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News•by Staff Writer•June 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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Articles•by Tom Wetzel•June 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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News•by Staff Writer•June 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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News•by Staff Writer•June 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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