Tag: Police Chiefs: Page 34

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California Chiefs Rail Against Proposed Use of Force Bill

“We find ourselves dumbfounded that legislation of this magnitude was introduced without consulting law enforcement stakeholders,” said California Police Chiefs Association President David Swing.

April 11, 2018

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Arizona Officer Pulls Over Chief for Traffic Infraction

A Tucson officer pulled over a dark-colored SUV for a red-light infraction only to learn that the driver was his boss, Tucson police Chief Chris Magnus.

April 9, 2018

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Charlotte Chief, School Board Members At Odds Over Metal Detectors in Schools

School Board members Ericka Ellis-Stewart and Carol Sawyer said the plan could make schools feel like detention centers.

April 6, 2018

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Austin Chief Calls Bomber "Domestic Terrorist"

“This is a distinction I wanted to make today,” Manley said. Knowing the case would be in the legal system at some point, he said, he was trying to be sensitive about the terminology he used during the investigation.

March 29, 2018

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Interim Austin Chief Lauded for Leadership During Serial Bombings

Council Member Delia Garza wrote her thanks to Manley, the APD, and other responding agencies for their work in ending the serial bombings and said she planned to write a resolution to approve his appointment.

March 22, 2018

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Massachusetts Chiefs Oppose Legislation That Would Limit Social Media Checks of Recruits

The law would prohibit department heads from scouring personal social media accounts. The group wants to be able to dig through social media profiles to help screen candidates and protect the public from those who could “tarnish the badge.”

March 22, 2018

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Next LAPD Chief Faces Long List of Challenges

He or she will face calls to: Reduce crime. Increase transparency. Build trust in police. Motivate officers. Crack down on problem officers. Tackle homelessness. Curb shootings by police. Put more officers on the streets. Stay away from immigration enforcement. Continue police reforms.

March 8, 2018

Weapons

Colorado Police Chief Says He Would Support Citywide Ban on "Assault Rifles"

The stance is a bit of a shift from Testa's position on gun laws in 2015, when he said, "If a person wants to harm somebody else, ordinances and laws are not something they're concerned about."

March 5, 2018

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San Francisco Police Chief and Mayor Clash Over Ballot Initiative on TASERs

The mayor has long been a reliable ally of the powerful San Francisco Police Officers Association, the union that sponsored the ballot initiative.

March 2, 2018

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Broward County Deputies Guarding Schools to Carry Rifles

Several police departments have asked the school district to allow [rifle carry] for years, said Margate, FL, Police Chief Dana Watson.

February 22, 2018

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Broward County Sheriff, Some Florida Chiefs Push for AR-15 Ban

“Congress messed up when they didn’t renew the assault weapons ban [in 2004]. I think that was problematic,” Lystad said. “We need to deal with assault weapons, background checks. It’s about finding common ground.”

February 20, 2018

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30-Year Department Veteran Named San Diego Chief

Assistant Chief Nesleit, whose father was a longtime San Diego police captain, has risen through the ranks of the department since 1988, including assignments focused on gangs, sex crimes, narcotics and homicide.

February 1, 2018