LAPD Officer Ranks Shrink Below 9,000

The Department grew to more than 9,000 in the ‘90s when Mayor Richard Riordan and the City Council were united in efforts to try to grow the department to at least 10,000 officers.

St. Louis Lieutenant Colonel Sues City, Claiming He Was Passed Over for Chief Because of Race

St. Louis Lt. Col. Michael Sack and former Lt. Col. Lawrence O’Toole were the only remaining finalists for the job after Mayor Tishaura Jones conducted a national search to replace John Hayden in 2021.

Louisiana Deputy Marshal Shot and Killed Serving Warrant

The deputy marshal was assisting the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office in serving a warrant at a residence when the shooting occurred.

K-9s Heading to Training Facility Die When Truck’s Air Conditioning Fails

The driver of a truck was bringing 18 dogs from O'Hare International Airport to a K-9 training facility in Michigan City, IN, the Lake Station (IN) Police Department reports.

DOJ Announces Civil Rights Investigation into Memphis Police

Allegations include officers using force against people who are already restrained, and traffic enforcement that may be targeting black drivers for minor citations.

Ohio Officer Who Fought to Keep K-9 After Leaving Agency Surrenders the Dog

Officer Ryan Kaetzel is leaving the department, and while he wants to take seven-year-old Bosco with him, city supervisors say the highly-trained animal belongs to the city.

CA City May Declare Emergency Over Officer Shortage

The recommendation, according to city documents, comes as Vallejo Police "has now reached a critical stage in staffing," with just 43 sworn officers to patrol the entire city, which has a population of 120,000.

NYPD K-9 Handlers Sue for Overtime Pay for Dog Care

The eight officers — all lieutenants and sergeants who either currently or formerly worked as K-9 officers — want the city to pay them for the time they spend training and grooming the dogs at home.

Metro Nashville PD Doesn’t Have Enough Officers to Provide Elementary School SROs Despite State Funding

“The police department presently is not staffed to provide full time SROs at elementary schools (more than 70 personnel),” MNPD spokesman Don Aaron said.

Oakland Police Tells Residents to Reinforce Doors Because of Home Invasions