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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieFebruary 18, 2022

Ohio Bill Would Give Police Training on Contact with Alzheimer's Patients

Law enforcement can become involved with individuals with subjects suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia in a variety of circumstances, and further training can help mitigate potential problems.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 1, 2022

GA Legislators File Bill to Exempt Officers from State Income Tax

The single-page bill, which has been assigned to the House Ways & Means committee, calls for full exemption of the state's income tax payments for law enforcement officers charged with “enforcing criminal laws and exercising the power of arrest...”

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieJanuary 21, 2022

Reform Legislation Shouldn't Turn Police Training Into "Rocket Surgery"

Recently enacted "police reform" legislation in Massachusetts will require harbormasters to complete added police training at the same time that reserve academy training is all but eliminated.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 11, 2022

NJ Bill Would Allow Officers to Review Video Before Writing Reports for Some Incidents

Police would still have to write initial summaries from memory in cases where somebody died.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 15, 2021

MA Senate Approves Bill to Allow EMTs to Treat Injured K-9s

Nero’s bill was named for the K9 partner of slain Yarmouth Police Sgt. Sean Gannon.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 1, 2021

Proposed FL Law Would Fund Care for Retired K-9s

A bill put forward by Rep. Sam Killebrew, R-Winter Haven, would require the state of Florida to provide funds for the care of retired K-9s.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieOctober 1, 2021

Anti-Cop Rhetoric: The Beat (Down) Goes On

Despite persistent anti-police sentiment, American law enforcement continues to watch over the American public, like sheepdogs protecting the flock from the wolves.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 14, 2021

New Law to Ban Chokehold Use by Police in Missouri

Missouri police officers would be prohibited from using chokeholds to subdue crime suspects under a sweeping package of law enforcement reforms that were expected to be signed into law by Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 1, 2021

Minnesota Legislature Passes Bill That Makes Doxing of Officers a Misdemeanor

In the bill is a piece of legislation authored by St. Cloud Representative Dan Wolgamott that would make doxing a police officer a misdemeanor. If the doxing results in bodily harm to an officer or their family, it becomes a gross misdemeanor.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 26, 2021

Texas Legislature Passes Bills to Prevent Defunding of Police

Senate Bill 23 would require Texas counties with more than 1 million people — there are six that qualify, including Travis County — to hold an election before being able to cut police funding.

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