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Dallas Police Struggling with Evidence Access Because of Ransomware Attack

The ransomware attack initiated by the group Royal on the city of Dallas has stretched into a third week, downing several departments. The city has said it could take weeks or months until services are fully restored.

Charleston, SC, Chief Announces He is Dying of Cancer

Chief Luther Reynolds was diagnosed with cancer in 2021. In February 2022, he announced he would return to duty after losing a leg to cancer.

LA County Sheriff Wants 1,100 More Deputies

Luna wants to place two captains at the East Los Angeles Station and two captains at the Compton Station. Under his plan, one captain would focus on administrative duties and the other would practice community engagement.

Increased Deadly Wrecks Spur Portland to Bring Back Some Traffic Patrols

In 2022 after disbanding its Traffic Division, Portland had 68 deadly crashes. This was the highest since 1987, according to police.

Some NYPD Officers Can Now Opt for Flexible Work Schedules

PBA President Pat Lynch called the flexible schedules “a historic moment” and praised the administration of Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell for testing the new shift schedule.

FL Legislation Would End Miami-Dade PD, Replace with Sheriff’s Deputies

While Miami's mayor wanted to surrender limited county policing duties to the sheriff, the bill heading to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his signature requires Miami-Dade to hand over its entire police department.

DC Chief Retiring for Role with FBI

U.S. Capitol Police Canceling Days Off, Forcing Overtime Because of Officer Shortage

Even after a big budget boost this fiscal year for the U.S. Capitol Police, the force is still in dire need of more officers to face the challenges of an upcoming presidential election, a recently reopened Capitol and growing threats against members, acco

10 Tips for Starting a New Police Department

Chief David Howard shares what he learned while working to start a new police department in Pembroke Park, FL.

The Pembroke Park Police Department opened last October after not being in existence for more than 40 years.

New Los Angeles Mayor Wants to Rebuild LAPD with Incentives, “Reduced Barriers”

In an interview, Mayor Bass said if the city fails to fix its recruitment and retention problems, the LAPD could easily fall below 9,000 officers in the coming months.

Axon Announces New Body Camera with Real-Time Communications Features

Axon Body 4 allows public safety professionals and their support teams to communicate with one another in real-time, combining seamless video livestreaming with new bi-directional audio.

10 Tips for Women Entering the Law Enforcement Profession

Chief Shannon Trump, of the Indiana University Health Department of Public Safety, shares her career story and provides tips for women entering law enforcement.

Chief Shannon Trump, of the Indiana University Health Department of Public Safety, is shown with Lt. Teresa McCollom, left, and Deputy Chief Allie Clements, right.

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