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Weapons

Ind. Chief Takes TASER Hit to Raise Money for Department

There was a stunning fundraiser Friday in Knightstown, Ind., where police brought out a crime-fighting tool not to catch a criminal, but to raise money for the force. Read Full Story Here.

December 1, 2013

Patrol

Video: New Orleans Chief Asks for New Vehicles, Body Cameras

New Orleans Police Superintendent Ronal Serpas on Wednesday presented to the New Orleans City Council his budget for 2014. Included in the $135 million budget is the purchase of equipment such as body cameras to be worn by all officers.

November 10, 2013

Patrol

New Orleans Chief Asks for New Vehicles, Body Cameras

New Orleans Police Superintendent Ronal Serpas on Wednesday presented to the City Council his budget for 2014. Included in the $135 million budget is the purchase of new vehicles and body cameras to be worn by all officers. Read full story here.

November 10, 2013

Patrol

Detroit Chief: Debt Hinders Force's Effectiveness

“Everything’s broken,” Chief James Craig said during the third day of Detroit’s bankruptcy eligibility trial in federal court. “Deplorable conditions. Crime is extremely high, morale low.”

October 27, 2013

Patrol

NJ Mayors Threaten To Withhold Police for Super Bowl

A faction of Meadowlands District mayors is threatening to withhold police and other emergency services for next year’s Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium, saying they've been little compensated for the mounting cost of municipal services at past stadium events.

February 10, 2013

Women in Law Enforcement

Do You Use Electrical Appliances While You're In the Tub?

Finance, accounting, budgets, and purchasing procedures exist for a reason. As boring as these "instruction books" may be, they are for your own protection. It's their goal to keep you from dropping your "financial toaster" in a tub of hot, greasy, water.

January 21, 2013

Training

Judge Approves Sweeping New Orleans Police Reforms

A federal judge has approved a sweeping agreement between the Justice Department and the city of New Orleans designed to clean up the city's long-troubled police department, but Mayor Mitch Landrieu, who once strongly backed it, said the city wants to put the brakes on it because of costs.

January 10, 2013

Patrol

How To Stretch Your Budget in a Recession

POLICE

Almost every agency is feeling the pinch of hard times, but there are ways to reduce the pain.

January 7, 2013

Careers

Reckless Pension Reform In Los Angeles

Former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan has taken the first steps toward eliminating the current pension system for all future city employees, including LAPD officers, and replacing it with 401(k) plans.

November 12, 2012

Patrol

Stretching Your Budget In a Recession

Law enforcement agencies with budgets strained by the current recession need a strategy for maximizing their purchasing power and stretching every dime. The following is a look at some ways that the average law enforcement agency can stretch its budget.

August 6, 2012

Patrol

Detroit Cops Face 10% Pay Cut

Detroit Police officers face a 10% wage cut and increased medical expenses under a city proposal offered today that would supplant the department's existing union contract.

July 15, 2012

Patrol

L.A. Mayor's Office Proposes $4M Cut To LAPD

With a $72 million budget shortfall staring Los Angeles city leaders in the face, the mayor's office is proposing a new round of cutbacks, including a $4 million reduction to the Los Angeles Police Department.

December 6, 2011