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30-Year Veteran of Boston PD Named Commissioner

Michael Cox, 57, was chosen by the mayor following a six-month search process that yielded four finalists vying to succeed former Commissioner Dennis White.

Atlanta Strip Clubs Will Soon be Able to Hire Off-Duty Police for Security

Darin Schierbaum, the interim chief, said he will change the decades-old policy prohibiting off-duty extra jobs for these establishments.

Portland to Pay $25K Bonus to Lateral Transfers

Addressing the council, Portland Police Bureau Captain Anthony Passadore described the bonuses as necessary to bring Portland in line with what other jurisdictions are offering in the highly competitive hiring market.

TX Chiefs Tell State Legislators How to Protect Schools

Recommendations include strengthening background checks, raising the minimum age to purchase a military-style rifle, and making it a state crime to complete straw purchases, or the purchasing of a firearm on behalf of an individual knowingly unfit to obtain one.

Former Orlando Chief Running as Democrat for Senate Says She Does Not Want to Defund Police

“When he (Rubio) says I want to defund the police — I am the police!” Demings told reporters after a recent event, referring to claims from her opponent. “Does that make any sense? I mean, come on.”

MA Officials ask Federal Court to End Consent Decrees Over Police Hiring

"It is time for the consent decrees to end, at the proposed termination dates, so that all municipalities in Massachusetts may resume hiring entry-level police officers and firefighters in accordance with state law," according to the state's April filing.

KY Governor Announces Program to Hire Military Veterans into Law Enforcement

The program allows local law enforcement agencies in Kentucky to hire active service members within all branches of the U.S. Military during their last 180 days of service.

Dog Rescued from Neglect Visits NYPD Commissioner at One Police Plaza for “Take Your Dog to Work Day”

Connor was rescued by an NYPD officer in Manhattan on April 1, after he was found in a home underweight, without access to food or water, and living among his waste.

Connor, a two-year-old husky that was rescued from neglect by the NYPD and ASPCA, visited NYPD Commission Keechant Sewell Friday. (Photo: ASPCA)

The Officer Shortage and Its Many Effects

Officer safety, officer health, and officer retention levels are all being affected by the stress of doing more work with fewer people.

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Buffalo Area Sheriff Creates Threat Assessment Team in Wake of Active Shooter Attack

Sheriff John Garcia said the multi-agency group will create a website, mobile app and other methods for community members to make anonymous tips.

Honolulu Swears in New Police Chief

Arthur "Joe" Logan, a retired major general with the Hawaii National Guard who had been working as a criminal investigator with the Hawaii Attorney General’s Office, is now back with HPD after having worked for the department from 1982 until 2002 as a detective and sergeant.

Retired Adjutant General of the Hawaii National Guard Arthur “Joe” Logan (center) was sworn in alongside his deputy chiefs, former Interim Chief Rade Vanic and Keith Horikawa, on Tuesday. (Photo: Honolulu PD)

TX School Police Chiefs Hold First Conference Since Uvalde Massacre

Most officers attending the conference waved off questions about their reactions to the Uvalde shooting and instead wanted to talk about why they were in San Antonio this week.

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