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GA Sheriff Dies in Single Vehicle Duty Crash

Wilcox County, GA, Sheriff Robert Rodgers was killed Tuesday when his duty vehicle was involved in a single-car crash.

Wilcox County, GA, Sheriff Robert Rodgers was killed Tuesday when his duty vehicle hit a tree.

MN Agencies Pull SROs Over Law Covering Force and Restraint

The new law states force can only be used when there is a threat of bodily harm or death.

TX Chief Asks "Why Wasn't He in Jail" After Officers Shot by Man with Active Warrants

“Why wasn’t he in jail? Why weren’t his bonds increased? People want to know?” the chief tweeted.

Ohio City Ends Maximum Age for Recruits

City Manager Bryan Heck told commissioners the city currently has open positions and Springfield, along with other communities across the country, struggles to fill them.

Retired Officer Says Interim Austin Chief Faces Major Challenges

"Low morale, that's a big thing right now. So she's going to have a big task of getting people to want to stay, to feel like they're wanted,” the former officer said.

Interim Austin Police Chief Robin Henderson will have to cope with staffing shortages and low morale.

Union President Says Austin Suffering Effects of Defunding the Police

Thomas Villarreal, president of the Austin Police Association, blamed the city council for neglecting local law enforcement, telling "Fox & Friends" on Monday that the alleged missteps have concocted a larger problem.

Advertising Campaign Yields 42% Increase in Philly Police Recruits

City Director of Human Resources Michael Zaccagni said thanks to some new money from city council, recruitment is up by 42% when compared to the previous two recruitment periods.

Austin Police Chief to Retire Next Month

With Chief Joseph Chacon’s announcement, the city manager has asked current APD Chief of Staff Robin Henderson to step in as Interim Police Chief effective the first week of September until a search for a permanent chief is completed.

Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon has announced his retirement, effective in September.

New FL Agency Loses Nearly Half of Its Officers

“We have 11 sworn personnel at the current moment,” Pembroke Park, FL, Police Maj. Ra Shana Dabney-Donovan said. “We are focused on finding the best-qualified candidates.”

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MN Town’s Entire Police Force Resigns

"I think we're all a little bit blindsided by it, but we're resilient, and we're going to move forward," Goodhue Mayor Ellen Anderson Buck said.

Veteran Chicago Officer Named City’s Next Police Superintendent

“This is an extremely important day for the city,” Larry Snelling said. “For people who grew up like I did — a resident of Englewood and a student of the Chicago Public Schools — I want you to know the possibilities are limitless.”

Larry Snelling, who is currently commander of the Chicago PD's counterterrorism bureau, has been named the city's next police superintendent.

Minneapolis Chief Restructures Department into Operation, Community Relations

The chief said restructuring the department into two divisions — operations and community engagement — will help in their efforts to combat crime while also rebuilding trust within the community.

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