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Justice Department Dismisses DEI Lawsuits Against Police Agencies

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced yesterday that the Justice Department will dismiss lawsuits currently in progress over hiring standards at the Maryland State Police and City of South Bend Police Department.

NYPD Commissioner Slams State’s Bail Reform Laws That Create “Revolving Door” for Offenders

"New York state law enacted in 2020 rendered our criminal justice system a high-speed revolving door, putting violent offenders back on our streets over and over again," Commissioner Jessica Tisch said on Wednesday.

Massachusetts Town Official Fired for Ordering Removal of Trump Flag from Police Gym

In January, West Boylston Police Chief Dennis Minnich was giving a tour of the department when town administrator James Ryan apparently spotted a Trump flag in the police gym, which is private, and ordered Minnich to remove it.

Kash Patel Confirmed as FBI Director

In a recent Wall Street Journal op-ed, he suggested his top two priorities are to "let good cops be cops" and transparency, which he described as "essential."

Florida Sheriff Plans to Fire Deputies Over "Shortcomings" in Triple Murder Case

"There was enough there that we could have potentially pursued probable cause affidavit so we could arrest him and take him off the street," Sheriff Gregory Tony said. "I'm basically saying we had a chance to save their loved ones life and we failed."

Detroit Interim Chief Promoted to Lead Department

"I cannot think of a better person to carry on the work of DPD than yourself," City Council President Mary Sheffield told Chief Todd Bettison. "(I am) extremely excited to work with you."

Detroit interim police chief Todd Bettinson has been promoted to chief. Prior to rejoining the department he served as deputy mayor.

Riverside County Sheriff Expected to Run for California Governor

Sheriff Chad Bianco is expected to make an official announcement on his coming run Monday. Current Gov. Gavin Newsom cannot run again.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is reportedly weighing a campaign for California governor.

Florida Sheriff Asks Feds for More Immigration Enforcement Resources

"There's got to be an infrastructure at the federal level to house these folks because we can scoop them up in large quantities because they're here illegally committing crime and or they already have," Sheriff Grady Judd said.

Dallas City Council Votes to Reduce Hiring Goals of Police Department

The decision was made after Dallas Interim Police Chief Michael Igo said he'll need to pull police officers from other departments in order to facilitate the hiring and training of so many additional officers.

Mayor Taps Acting Chief to Head Pittsburgh Police

To fully assume the role, Acting Christopher Chief Ragland will have to be confirmed by city council, where he will likely be interviewed under oath. He was named acting chief in October, when former Chief Larry Scirroto left.

Las Vegas Police Amend ICE Notification Policy to Match Laken Riley Act

Before Congress passed and President Donald Trump signed the new law this week, Metro’s policy was to alert ICE if an inmate was in custody for violent felonies, DUI, and domestic violence-related crimes, LVMPD Sheriff Kevin McMahill said.

Tacoma Police Chief Resigns, Plans to Leave Law Enforcement

"It was a surprise. Let me say that," Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards said. "The chief has decided to take his career in a different direction and that happens to be his decision."

Tacoma, Washington, Police Chief Avery Moore has submitted his resignation.

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