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Point of Lawby StaffJanuary 17, 2024

Baltimore Police Complying with Key Consent Decree Requirements, DOJ Says

If the court grants the motion, BPD must maintain compliance with the provisions for one year before the court can terminate these sections of the consent decree.

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Commandby StaffJanuary 17, 2024

Interim Chief Art Acevedo Resigning from Denver-Area PD

Acevedo joined the Aurora Police Department in December 2022 and will leave Monday. He said during a news conference Tuesday that he had hoped to stay in Aurora for two to three years.

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Procedures & Policiesby StaffJanuary 17, 2024

Study Finds Consent Decrees Onerous, Ineffective, and Often Harmful

The report concludes: “When a consent decree is truly warranted, it must focus on the most urgent concerns. The violations should be clearly identified and fully supported by rigorous evidence."

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Patrolby StaffJanuary 16, 2024

Video: Florida Deputies and Firefighters Rescue Child and Adult from Submerged Vehicle

Flagler County So says the deputies arrived to find a dazed and bleeding male outside of the vehicle and noticed that an adult female and small child in a car seat were still trapped inside the vehicle.

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Special Unitsby StaffJanuary 16, 2024

Ohio Mayor Orders Investigation of Police Raid that Allegedly Injured Baby

Elyria Mayor Kevin A. Brubaker called the incident "serious and disturbing," announcing on Saturday "a complete review of the incident." He said body camera video from the incident will be released later Tuesday.

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Patrolby StaffJanuary 16, 2024

Truck Driver Sentenced to 1 Year Over New Hampshire Trooper’s Death

Jay Medeiros pleaded guilty to negligent homicide and reckless conduct in the crash that killed Staff Sgt. Jesse Sherrill in fall 2021.

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Patrolby StaffJanuary 16, 2024

U.S. Police and Fire Championships: A Celebration of Commitment, Camaraderie, and Competition

The annual games draw thousands of athletes from law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and correctional officers, as well as full-time employees (active and retired) at any eligible agency or organization.

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Commandby StaffJanuary 12, 2024

California Agencies Want Legislation to Reduce Court Time for Officers

Redding Police Chief Brian Barner has long thought it was odd that community service officers are allowed to interview witnesses to crimes, but state law prohibits them from testifying about what they were told.

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Investigationsby StaffJanuary 12, 2024

Federal Grant Helping Idaho Investigators Close Cold Cases

The grant ISP is using is part of the National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative, a program through the Bureau of Justice Assistance to help transform how law enforcement handles sexual assault cases.

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Patrolby StaffJanuary 12, 2024

Michigan Deputies Rescue Family from Burning Home

"I sincerely commend the valiant efforts of these deputies in this life-threatening situation," said Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham. "They acted swiftly and selflessly, preventing an even greater tragedy from occurring."

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