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Patrol
Union Chief Urges NYPD Officers to "Proceed with the Utmost Caution"
Patrick Lynch—the longtime president of the Police Benevolent Association—has sent a strongly worded message to the agency's rank and file officers following the firing of Officer Daniel Pantaleo, who was accused of killing Eric Garner in 2014 but was cleared of all wrongdoing.
August 21, 2019
Patrol
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Resigns Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
Richard Ross—the commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department—has resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment and racial and gender discrimination against others in the department.
August 21, 2019
Patrol
California Officers Targeted for Termination Fight Back, Sue City
Five officers with the Oakland Police Department who have been targeted for termination are suing the city and the police commission, claiming that both bodies do not have the legal authority to fire them.
August 13, 2019
Patrol
Wildfire Devastated Town Offers $20K Signing Bonuses to Officers
The Paradise (CA) Police Department—which lost more than half of its sworn officers following the Camp Fire in 2018—is now offering $20,000 signing bonuses for experienced officers willing to transfer to the agency from another department.
August 9, 2019
Patrol
Private University Police Department Fires 9 Officers for Social Media Posts
Nine police officers with the Hampton University (VA) Police Department have been fired for posting "misogynistic, racist … remarks" on social media.
July 30, 2019
Patrol
Tennessee Police Captain Derides SROs as Not "Real Cops"
A captain with the Knoxville Police Department was conducting a briefing in June—that was reportedly captured on audio—during which he openly mocked anyone who wanted to become a school resource officer (SRO).
July 25, 2019
Patrol
On Independence Day, Words of Wisdom from American History
Let's contemplate the words of some of the people who helped shape this great country.
July 4, 2019
Training
4 Major Reasons to Go Back To College
Nowadays, it’s not uncommon for adults to return to college, especially with the flexibility that distance education can provide for busy students. Here are four reasons why you might consider going back to school.
June 16, 2019
Patrol
San Francisco Faces Race and Gender Discrimination Suit from White Male Officers
According to Forbes, plaintiffs claim that although they received higher grades on the civil service promotional exam, minority and female candidates were promoted ahead of them.
June 14, 2019
Patrol
The Perils and Pitfalls for Police Officers Posting on Social Media
An organization recently made available to the media a significant database of social media posts—that they deem to be potentially offensive—from thousands of officers from places such as Philadelphia, Dallas, Phoenix, St. Louis, and elsewhere. Internal investigations have been launched at several of those agencies. Here's why cops need to use social media cautiously.
June 14, 2019
Patrol
Florida Chief Cites Low Pay for High Employee Turnover
Chief Diane Hobley-Burney presented a case to the city as to why she feels a bigger investment in the police department will reverse turnover trends.
May 14, 2019
Patrol
3 Keys to Financial Wellness for Police Officers
Jason Hoschouer—when he's not out on motor patrol in the San Francisco Bay Area—helps fellow LEOs with financial coaching. He's also written a book on the subject called "Badges & Budgets." Here is some of the wisdom he shares with his clients.
April 26, 2019
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