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Outspoken Sheriff Disagrees with Trump’s Pardon of Rioters who Assaulted Police

“I would have much rather that he considered those cases independently, rather than blanket pardons and commutations because there is never an acceptable reason to assault, hit, attack law enforcement officers who are trying to do their job," Judd said.

Polk County (Florida) Sheriff Grady Judd supports Trump but disagrees with the blanket pardon of Jan. 6 rioters, including those who attacked officers.

DOJ Report Says Louisiana State Police Have Pattern of Misconduct

Col. Robert Hodges, the state police superintendent, told troopers in an internal email obtained by AP that the “isolated incidents” highlighted in the report “are not a fair assessment of today’s Louisiana State Police..."

Former Los Angeles County Sheriff and DA Slam City’s Leadership Over Fire Response, "Woke" Ideology

“The degree of mismanagement is epic. It’s incompetence married with poisonous ideology,” said Alex Villanueva, who was Los Angeles County sheriff between 2018 and 2022.

Procedures & Policies

NYPD Restricts Vehicle Pursuits to Suspects Wanted for Serious Crimes

The revamped policy, which takes effect Feb. 1, bars police from pursuing suspects for traffic infractions, violations or non-violent misdemeanors, police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.

Alabama Sheriff Recruiting Army Vets for Deputies

“In today’s age when it comes to recruiting for law enforcement positions its a very competitive environment and this Army pays program is just one more things that works to our advantage to get the best and brightest," said Captain Mark Bishop.

Miami-Dade County Sheriff Ending Remote Work for Non-Sworn Employees

The directive by Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz has no impact on deputies whose patrol duties don’t allow for working from home but could mean big changes for some of the roughly 1,000 civilian employees.

Former LAPD/NYPD Chief Bratton to Consult on New Orleans Security Plan

William J. Bratton specializes in risk assessment and response with the New York-based firm Teneo. Bratton's contract is being paid for by the nonprofit New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation.

NYPD Sergeants Plan Protest Over Contract That Pays Them Less Than Officers

The city’s sergeants haven’t had a contract in two years because of an ongoing wage disparity affecting more than 1,200 supervisors that began when the city increased the salaries of rank-and-file police officers.

Minneapolis City Council Approves Federally Mandated Police Reform

Kristen Clarke, Assistant U.S. Attorney General with the Civil Rights Division, said the consent decree, if approved, will require the city and the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) to follow the court order under the supervision of a monitor.

California City Agrees to Police Reforms After DOJ Investigation

An investigation was launched into the Antioch Police Department after discriminatory texts between officers and APD personnel were discovered.

Security Beefed Up for Cotton Bowl in Wake of New Orleans Attack

Deputy Chief Leo Daniels runs the Arlington Police Department's Event Management Unit. After the attack, Arlington Police got in touch with city leaders, departments in other parts of the metroplex along with state and federal agencies, he said.

Guest Op-Ed: Election Results Signal the End of ‘Defund the Police’ Sentiment

The latest national election results show Americans want safer communities, stronger prosecutors, and less crime. Basically, it marks the end of the "Defund the Police" movement and a swing toward a pro-police sentiment.

Voters signaled a shift toward a more pro-police stance.

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