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The Spirit of Blue Foundation announced that it has awarded a Safety Equipment Grant to the Leicester (MA) Police Department (LPD) for the purchase of personal protective equipment. LPD received five sets of Damascus FlexForce riot control suits, Damascus Vector gloves, and clear impact-resistant riot control shields, valued at $5,691.25.
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Departments hoping to reach out to "alienated communities" are implementing training designed to: make us feel bad about who we are; encourage us to try to diagnose the "root cause" of a miscreant's bad behavior; and tempt us to hesitate to do our job for fear of prosecution or punishment. This is a recipe for disaster where officer safety is concerned.
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Minnesota lawmakers are advancing a bill that would allow cities to sue protesters who violate the law for the cost of the police response to the demonstration.
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The patent pending Retracta-Cade was developed by a retired NYPD lieutenant for the purpose of increasing officer safety by providing a durable on-demand barrier control system.
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The AmpliVox S606 Safety Wand Megaphone combines the features of an LED safety wand with a loudspeaker megaphone, increasing the user's visibility and voice range in a single lightweight, durable, and water-resistant unit.
Read More →Local police have assembled a team of 300 bicycle officers, divided across two shifts, to guide and manage marches that have weaved through the heart of downtown, so far without incident.
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After the ambush on Dallas police officers, Denver's largest police union is demanding changes in the department's policies, including allowing officers to wear protective gear while providing security for protesters.
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After the ambush on Dallas police officers, Denver's largest police union, the Police Protective Association, is demanding changes in the department's policies, including allowing officers to wear protective gear while providing security for protesters. More Here.
Read More →Many Cleveland police officers will not be wearing body cameras if protests turn violent during the Republican National Convention in July, officials said.
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Officers were deployed on foot and in patrol, motor and mounted units — and even in the air. I was certain the officers visibly present were just a small representation of the total number of officers that would be available if needed.
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