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Articlesby Glen HoyerMay 3, 2018

Understanding the LEOSA Qualification Process

The requirements for a retired officer to carry under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act are simple, so agencies and officers shouldn't complicate them.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 19, 2018

Killing of Massachusetts Officer Renews Calls for State Death Penalty

The killing of a Massachusetts police officer has some Republicans calling for the reinstatement of the death penalty for the murder of law enforcement officers in the state.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 29, 2018

Sessions Moves to Criminalize Possession of Bump Stocks

Firearm bump stocks would have to be surrendered, destroyed or made inoperable under a ban proposed by the Justice Department.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 28, 2018

Orange County Votes to Join Feds to Oppose California's 'Sanctuary' Law

The Orange County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday in a closed-door session to join the federal government in a lawsuit against California over the state "sanctuary" law that went into effect in January.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 27, 2018

$100 Million WI School Safety Plan to Address 'Any Threat,' Governor Says

A $100 million plan to improve school safety in Wisconsin is "critically important for students," Gov. Scott Walker said Monday after he signed the bill into law in front of fourth-graders at Victor Haen Elementary School.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 27, 2018

New Washington Law Gives First Responders PTSD Benefits

In the past, those claims were denied unless the illness could be attributed to a single incident, said Michael White, legislative liaison for the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 9, 2018

Florida Governor Signs ‘School Safety’ Bill That Could Arm Teachers

Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Friday signed into state law new gun restrictions and a provision that allows teachers to arm themselves in response to the Parkland school shooting.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 27, 2018

"Assault Weapon" Ban Introduced in House, 150 Democrats Support It

The bill prohibits the “sale, transfer, production, and importation” of semi-automatic rifles and pistols that can hold a detachable magazine, as well as semi-automatic rifles with a magazine that can hold more than 10 rounds.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 19, 2018

NH Senate OKs Making Court Officers Eligible for Death Benefit

New Hampshire's court security officers who are killed in the line of duty would be eligible for the same death benefits as police officers and firefighters under a bill passed by the state Senate.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 15, 2018

Missouri Bill to Up Penalties for Harming Police Dogs Fails

Missouri lawmakers voted down a bill that would have increased the penalties for killing or injuring police dogs in the state.

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