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FBI Suspects Los Angeles Deputy Mayor of Making Bomb Threats Against City Hall

A statement from the office of Mayor Karen Bass said she was notified of Tuesday's search at the residence of Brian K. Williams, her deputy mayor for public safety, as part of an probe into an alleged threat.

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New Orleans Police Want to End 11 Years of Consent Decree Oversight

The city agreed to what it called "the nation’s most expansive” federal oversight plan in 2013 after a U.S. Justice Department investigation found evidence of racial bias, misconduct and a culture of impunity.

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Seattle Mayor Terminates Demoted Police Chief Over Relationship with Staffer

Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz hired the woman in May 2023, after rumors had started circulating about their relationship. Diaz vehemently denied the affair.

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Madison Chief Says Motive for School Shooting Seems to Have Involved Multiple Factors

“Identifying a motive is our top priority, but at this time, it appears that the motive was a combination of factors,” Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said.

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Women in Law Enforcement: Sharing Their Stories

This special section of POLICE is dedicated to all the women who are serving in law enforcement right now.

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Women in Law Enforcement: VA Police Chief Connie Washington

The resentment from fellow officers manifested in more than just comments or quiet contempt. Veteran officers refused to offer her help and advice. They were also slow to respond to her requests for assistance, she says.

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Women in Law Enforcement: Wisconsin's Chief Tammi Larson

She wanted to be a cop because she wanted to help victims, especially children. “I came from a dysfunctional childhood and wanted to help other kiddos from broken homes,” she explains.

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Women in Law Enforcement: Yale University's Assistant Chief Rose J. Dell

Assistant Chief Rose J. Dell says the greatest challenge she faced was balancing the family responsibilities of raising children and the demanding work and lengthy shifts as a police officer.

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Controversial California Sheriff to Face Special Election

The March 4 special election will allow voters to decide on an amendment to the county charter that, if approved, would grant the board the power to remove a sitting sheriff.

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Entire Police Department Resigns in Small South Carolina Town

The town is searching for a new police chief, as well as new officers. In the meantime, the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office is stepping in to assist with issues.

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Pittsburgh City Leaders Voice Concerns About Police Staffing

Cara Cruz, a public safety spokesperson, said there are 719 sworn officers currently, plus 64 recruits currently working to become full-fledged officers.

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5 California Sheriff’s Captains Ask the Sheriff to Resign

The captains join a growing chorus of sworn officers and officials across all levels of government to call for the sheriff to step down amid allegations she and her top brass abused their power and engaged in other wrongdoing.

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