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Trainingby StaffMarch 14, 2024

Denver Officers to Train in Psychedelic Crisis Response

The curriculum addresses topics such as the psychological and physiological effects of ingesting psilocybin, which is one compound in “magic mushrooms”; potential adverse effects of psilocybin; and best practices for assessing and de-escalating a crisis.

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Patrolby StaffMarch 14, 2024

High-Speed California Pursuit Ends when Suspects Crashes into Porta-Potty

West Valley CHP reported on X that officers pursued a BMW at speeds topping 115 mph using both patrol vehicles and a helicopter before the crash.

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Trainingby StaffMarch 14, 2024

16 California SWAT Deputies Injured in Training Explosion

The sheriff’s department said on X that the SWAT team was jointly training with the department’s Hazardous Devices Section when the explosion occurred indoors.

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Special Unitsby StaffMarch 14, 2024

Ohio Bill to Cover Drug Dog Replacement

Bill proposes grants of up to $20,000 to help departments replace marijuana-sniffing dogs post-legalization.

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Sponsoredby StaffMarch 14, 2024

Georgia Agency Adds Tech to Protect Police K-9s in Hot Cars

Cobb County Police Department adds heat alarm systems to seven police vehicles.

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Special Unitsby StaffMarch 14, 2024

National K-9 Veterans Day Highlights Need for Support

The costs of a police dog do not end with retirement. Hurricane's Heroes helps defray veterinary expenses after dog's retire.

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Patrolby StaffMarch 13, 2024

Fired Arkansas Deputy Charged with Murder

Washington County Sheriff Jay Cantrell reportedly asked the state police to investigate the shooting and the former deputy was arrested after a special prosecutor assigned to the case charged him with murder and assault.

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Patrolby StaffMarch 13, 2024

California Sheriff Releases Video of Deputies Fatally Shooting Machete-Wielding Suspect

Deputies used foam projectiles and Tasers multiple times but were unable to subdue him. He was wearing a thick jacket that seemed to protect him from the less-lethal tools. He also used a machete to cut the Taser wires.

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Commandby StaffMarch 13, 2024

Seattle PD Says Low Pay Hurts Recruiting Efforts

Seattle is 15th in pay for entry-level officers when compared to cities like Redmond and Kent. Redmond is offering nearly $20,000 more per year for entry-level officers. Seattle is near the bottom of the standings.

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Commandby StaffMarch 13, 2024

South Florida Agencies Recruiting at the Beaches During Spring Break

Police officers were seen handing out Frisbee discs and sunglasses to beachgoers as an attempt to talk to them about their recruitment efforts as they take advantage of the high amount of college-aged spring breakers in town.

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