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Wisconsin Officer Dies of Injuries Suffered in Vehicle Collision

An officer with the Racine Police Department has died from injuries suffered in a vehicle crash that the agency said was influenced by adverse weather conditions in early February.

February 17, 2020

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Missouri Officer Working Off-Duty Shot in Ferguson Walmart

An officer with the Calverton (MO) Police Department working a secondary job at a Walmart store on West Florissant Street in Ferguson suffered an apparent gunshot wound on Saturday night.

February 17, 2020

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Minnesota Officer Shot in Head Now Beginning to Walk, Eat Solid Food

The officer with the Waseca Police Department who was shot in the head in early January continues to make tremendous strides in recovery, reportedly beginning to walk short distances and enjoying some of his favorite foods.

February 17, 2020

Procedures & Policies

Terminated Ohio Officer Returning to Duty, Collecting Back Pay

An officer with the Mansfield (OH) Police Department who was terminated in May of last year has been reinstated and will soon return to duty.

February 14, 2020

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Wisconsin Officer Injured in Vehicle Collision

An officer with the Franklin (WI) Police Department was injured in a vehicle collision with a civilian driver on Thursday afternoon.

February 14, 2020

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Police Militarization: An Argument in Favor of LBVs, APCs, and 1033

The debate on "militarization" of American law enforcement has deep history. However, the discussion should now turn to the future of public safety in the United States.

February 14, 2020

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Widow of Slain Chicago Police Commander Sues Online Gun Retailer

The widow of a commander with the Chicago Police Department who was shot and killed responding to a February 2018 radio call is suing the online firearms retailer that allegedly sold the accused cop killer the weapon used in the incident.

February 13, 2020

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Video: Missouri Officer Recovering After Being Struck by Vehicle

An officer with the North County Police Cooperative in Missouri is recovering after being struck by a vehicle on Tuesday night.

February 13, 2020

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Indiana Department Loosens Policies on Tattoos, Facial Hair

Officers with the Lafayette (IN) Police Department will now be able to grow facial hair and reveal tattoos while on duty following a change in the agency's policy on appearance.

February 13, 2020

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Video: Ohio Officer Body-Slammed to Pavement During Arrest

An officer with the Grove City (OH) Police Department was uninjured despite being body-slammed to the pavement in a parking lot during an arrest on Monday.

February 12, 2020

Training

Small Indiana Department Seeks to Double Number of Sworn Officers

A small town of just less than 4,000 citizens northeast of Indianapolis is seeking to double the number of sworn police officers in coming months.

February 12, 2020

Technology

Chicago Signs $74.9 Million Contract for CentralSquare Computer Aided Dispatch Software

CentralSquare announced today that it has signed an agreement valued at $74.9 million with the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) for Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Mobile and Analytics software. The company says the agreement is one of the largest deals in public safety software in the past decade.

February 11, 2020