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Miami Chief Acevedo Under Fire from City Council

City commissioners have called a meeting for September 27 to question Chief Art Acevedo about his performance and potentially debate his future status on the job.

September 15, 2021

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Providence Chief Wants Non-Sworn Major to Have Civilian Title

The statement comes days after Mayor Jorge Elorza announced that he picked his director of Parks and Recreation, Michael Stephens, to serve as the police department's community relations and diversion services major.

September 9, 2021

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St. Louis Chief Announces He Will Retire in February

St. Louis Police Chief John Hayden announced Wednesday he will be retiring in late February and city leaders plan to conduct a national search for his replacement.

September 8, 2021

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Minneapolis Chief Calls Disbanding His Department "Unbearable"

The new public safety department could likely still include police officers — though the city would no longer be required to keep a minimum number based on the city's population — and would be under the combined control of the Council and the mayor.

September 1, 2021

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GA Chief Found Dead of Apparent Heart Attack

Chief Kenneth Kirkland, 51, was found late Wednesday night around 10:30 p.m. He was reported missing Wednesday evening when he did not show up at a church where he was scheduled to speak.

August 27, 2021

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Veteran Detroit Officer Named City's New Chief

"Two things can be true at the same time: You can hold officers accountable, and you can support policing," Chief James White said. "I want you to know I'm going to support these officers, but I'll continue to require that there's a drive toward excellent policing."

August 25, 2021

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New Sarasota Chief Retires Over Health Issues

"Because of recent unexpected health issues and after much consideration and reflection, I have submitted my retirement.  I have been honored and humbled to serve as the Chief of Police for the past seven months," said Chief Rieser in a statement.

August 25, 2021

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Former CA Chief Who Held Position 49 Days, Settles Lawsuit for $4.9 Million

The Baldwin Park City Council hired David Salcedo, a former Inglewood, CA, police officer, on a 3-2 vote in January 2017, then turned around and dismissed him without cause in another 3-2 vote that March.

August 18, 2021

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PA Chief Shot Assisting Parole Officers

The chief was in good condition after being taken to St. Mary Medical Center in Middletown on Wednesday afternoon. He is expected to make a full recovery and was with family and friends at the hospital.

August 18, 2021

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Former MO Chief who Saved Child from Pond, Pleads Guilty to Attacking Child's Father

The father had reportedly walked into the police station in December 2018 and said he had tried to drown his 6-month-old daughter in a nearby pond, police said.

July 29, 2021

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Tampa Chief Announces He is Retiring

“It’s been an honor of a lifetime to help lead this department, to serve and protect this great community,” Chief Brian Dugan said.

July 28, 2021

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City Manager Names Finalists for Austin Police Chief

“I am excited about the diverse slate of individuals we have identified for this position,” said City Manager Spencer Cronk. “I look forward to discussing with them how we can accomplish the goals of the community and the City Council.”

July 28, 2021