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Commandby Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2021

Providence Chief Wants Non-Sworn Major to Have Civilian Title

The statement comes days after Mayor Jorge Elorza announced that he picked his director of Parks and Recreation, Michael Stephens, to serve as the police department's community relations and diversion services major.

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Commandby Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2021

Mayor Asks DOJ COPS Office to Review Columbus Police

“This is not about one particular officer, policy or incident," Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther said in a statement. “Rather, this is about reforming the entire institution of policing in Columbus.”

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Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2021

5.11 Releases Short Documentary Film "Call to Service: The Final Rescue of 9/11"

The film commemorates the stories of several New York first responders who worked at the Twin Towers on 9/11, and also recounts the patriotism that supported, motivated and comforted them in the days, weeks and months ahead.

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Commandby Staff WriterSeptember 8, 2021

Providence Mayor Appoints Non-Sworn Police Major

Mayor Jorge Elorza appointed Michael Stephens, formerly the city's director of recreation services, as the Community Relations and Diversion Services Major on Friday.

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Commandby Staff WriterSeptember 8, 2021

St. Louis Chief Announces He Will Retire in February

St. Louis Police Chief John Hayden announced Wednesday he will be retiring in late February and city leaders plan to conduct a national search for his replacement.

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Commandby Staff WriterSeptember 8, 2021

Seattle Could Lose 200 Officers Over Vaccine Mandate

Under the vaccine mandate, city workers who do not get the shots will be terminated. The SPD, already stretched dangerously thin, cannot stand to lose any more officers.

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Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 8, 2021

Convicted Felon Helps TX Officer Make Arrest

Gonzales said he was on his way to the gym, where he trains as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter, when he saw the officer chasing a man. He says when that man tripped and fell to the ground, the officer fell on top of him and the fight for control was on.

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Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 8, 2021

CA Agency Releases Video of Shooting That Seriously Wounded Officer

Police Chief Brandon Gillespie said in the video that Officer Michael “Mikey” Rokaitis has undergone seven surgeries since the shooting, including one to have part of his right leg amputated. He spent 12 days in the ICU but is now in stable condition.

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Patrolby Staff WriterSeptember 8, 2021

OR Troopers and Firefighters Sue Governor Over Vaccine Mandate

The suit seeks to stop the enforcement of Brown’s mandate and comes two days after an Oregon State Police trooper based in Bend announced on social media that he would defy the order.

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