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Training

LAPD Chief To Reduce Sworn Personnel

Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck said he expects severe cuts to sworn personnel, following the failure of a half-cent sales tax measure to fund public safety.

March 6, 2013

Training

L.A. Voters Reject Sales-Tax Funding for More Cops

A proposed half-cent sales tax billed by supporters as critical for funding public safety and other Los Angeles city services appeared to be heading for a narrow defeat.

March 5, 2013

Training

Long Beach Chief May Challenge Baca for L.A. Sheriff

Since Lee Baca became Los Angeles County sheriff 15 years ago, defeating an incumbent who died days before the vote, he has never faced a serious challenge for reelection to one of California's top law enforcement jobs.

February 4, 2013

Training

How To Run for Sheriff

POLICE

The campaign trail can be a tough road to travel if you aren't prepared.

January 21, 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

Women in Law Enforcement

Marijuana and the Fall of Civilization

From a law enforcement standpoint, the paranoia problems caused by marijuana concern me the most.

November 8, 2012

Patrol

Colorado, Washington Legalize Marijuana

Voters in Colorado and Washington legalized recreational marijuana, setting up a showdown with the Department of Justice. Also, Massachusetts became the 18th state to legalize marijuana for medical purposes.

November 6, 2012

Patrol

Maryland Police Lose Bargaining Rights

Voters in Montgomery County, Md., stripped the Fraternal Order of Police's Lodge 35 of some of its bargaining rights by approving the Question B measure.

November 6, 2012

Patrol

Sheriff Arpaio Elected To Sixth Term

Maricopa County (Ariz.) Sheriff Joe Arpaio won a sixth term Tuesday in what was his closest race. Arpaio defeated challenger Paul Penzone, a veteran Phoenix Police officer, and Mike Stauffer, a Scottsdale Police lieutenant.

November 6, 2012

Patrol

Ballot Measures 2012: Death Penalty, Legal Marijuana, Bargaining Rights

Today, voters in three states will decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana and in California will consider reshaping sentencing for violent offenders.

November 5, 2012

Patrol

3 States Vote On Full Marijuana Legalization

Voters in Colorado, Oregon, and Washington will consider fully legalizing marijuana for recreational use next month when they go to the polls. Passage of the measures would set up a potential showdown between the states and federal authorities.

October 14, 2012

Patrol

Police Potpourri

Increasingly, there are so many things falling on the law enforcement radar that I feel self-conscious running at the mouth on any one of them. Not to worry, I will continue to do so.

September 18, 2012