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Commandby StaffJanuary 10, 2024

Change in New York Civil Service Law Could Help Agencies Hire Officers

The change in the law eliminates the requirement that officers be “reachable” on the county’s civil service list.

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Patrolby StaffJanuary 9, 2024

NYPD Officers Clash with Hasidic Men at Synagogue

Video showed several men in Hasidic dress being led out, their wrists bound with zip ties. The group was seeking to stop construction crews filling in a tunnel.

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Commandby StaffJanuary 9, 2024

DOJ and Consent Decree Monitor Praise Albuquerque PD for Reforms

Monitors tracking civilian oversight, one of the largest remaining roadblocks in reaching full compliance, called it “a mess” that was being cleaned up, and advocates applauded the work done by the department to come so far, so fast.

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Patrolby StaffJanuary 9, 2024

Florida Deputy Rescues Injured Bobcat

“Due to the bobcat’s injuries, the animal was docile and surrendered to the help the deputy was providing,” the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Patrolby StaffJanuary 9, 2024

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Recognized Nationwide

Jan. 9 was established as a day for saying “thank you” to law enforcement back in 2015 through the work of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) and other police supporting groups.

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Patrolby StaffJanuary 8, 2024

Proposed Massachusetts Law Would Help Fund Healthcare for Retired K-9s

There are multiple charities created to help animals. This fund created by Dakota’s Bill would combine donations and state money and give owners of retired K9s, who are usually the officers who handled the dogs, one place to go for financial help.

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Commandby StaffJanuary 8, 2024

Philadelphia PD Launches Recruiting Campaign

"We're looking to get out there, get in the field with officers on foot and bikes," Captain John Walker said. "But, we can't do that if we don't have the people."

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Technologyby StaffJanuary 8, 2024

Illinois Bill Would Give Media Access to Encrypted Police Radio Communications

The Chicago Police Department began encrypting some radio channels over a year ago. Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration claimed encoding was necessary because criminals were monitoring the airwaves.

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Investigationsby StaffJanuary 8, 2024

New Jersey Agency Implements Genetec ALPR Solution to Speed Up Investigations

The Fort Lee Police Department looked to minimize that investigative time to find suspects and close cases faster with better access to vehicle information.

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Patrolby StaffJanuary 5, 2024

Atlanta Officer Suffers Fatal Medical Event Before Shift

Officer Kenya Galloway, 44, was found unresponsive in his personal vehicle around 11 p.m. He was reportedly off duty.

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