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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 9, 2020

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Chief Tests Positive for COVID-19

CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings said he has been quarantining for several days at home after learning he had been exposed to the virus.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 1, 2020

Starbucks is Giving Police, Other Frontline COVID Responders Free Coffee Throughout December

“It has been an extraordinarily difficult year, especially for the front-line responders who are serving our communities,” said Virginia Tenpenny, Starbucks vice president of global social impact. “We want to show our deep gratitude for those who support and protect us every day with a small gesture of kindness and a cup of coffee.”

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 20, 2020

Pittsburgh's Budget Woes Could Result in 200 Officers Being Laid Off

Unless Pittsburgh receives at least $26 million in federal pandemic relief, city officials say they may need to cut 600 public employees, including as many as 200 police officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 19, 2020

NY Governor Slams Sheriffs for Refusing to Enforce 10-Person Holiday Gathering Limit

“I don’t believe as a law enforcement officer you have a right to pick and choose what laws you will enforce,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo told reporters Wednesday during an Albany-based press conference.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 16, 2020

LAPD Union Refuses to Discuss Pay Cuts to Aid City's COVID Budget Strain

“The Board of Directors for the Los Angeles Police Protective League is unanimous in its belief that its members deserve every penny of compensation that our contract prescribes. Period,” league president Craig Lally wrote to the city’s head labor negotiator.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 6, 2020

Decorated Michigan Officer Who was Shot in 2008 Dies of COVID-19

In November 2008, Darnell was seriously injured during a shootout. He spent a month in the hospital recovering after he was shot in the face by a man who had driven from Florida to a DeWitt apartment complex to kill his estranged wife.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 14, 2020

5.11 Announces Development of Antiviral Uniform Technology

5.11, Inc. announced today that it is pursuing the feasibility of incorporating antiviral fabric treatments into its Wash-And-Wear uniform offerings with the intention that the new line of products would be marketed as Wash-And-Wear Plus.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 24, 2020

Massachusetts Department Announces Retention of Seasonal Officers

The agency said in a written announcement that the seasonal force—consisting of 12 officers—patrol duties usually end after Labor Day, but "as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic their duties have been extended into the fall."

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 27, 2020

All Traffic Solutions Debuts Program to Donate Message Signs to Law Enforcement Agencies During the Pandemic

Under the program, smaller police departments that do not qualify for grant funding can apply to ATS for a chance to receive either a free radar or message sign. Two radar message signs will be donated each month for the next 12 months to support the growing challenges facing local police departments.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 12, 2020

Florida Sheriff Orders Deputies to Stop Wearing COVID Masks

The sheriff said if anyone confronts an employee about them not wearing mask, the employee should “politely and professionally tell them I am not required to wear a mask nor will I, per the Order of the Sheriff,” and walk away.

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