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A majority of first responder agencies lack necessary funds for purchasing equipment and technology

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The funding will allow the department to be fully staffed early next year for the first time in many years, the mayor said

Don’t just wing it – winning takes a deliberate and comprehensive approach

Experts share eight top tips for maximizing the value of both capital funds and possible grants

By analyzing the type and frequency of calls for service, chiefs can ensure they are using resources effectively and efficiently while maintaining officer well-being

Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association President Larry Calderone blasted the $31 million cut saying councilors “are too busy grandstanding with police biases"

The Sacramento County sheriff said the department needs equipment, which he said included body-worn cameras, a mobile command bus and drones

A significant portion of the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office’s budget increase would go toward salary and benefit increases

Chicopee hopes the signing bonuses will attract experienced officers from other communities

Sheriff Robert Luna's request, which was opposed by the ACLU, includes plans to purchase a jail management system and new TASERs for deputies on patrol

City officials asked what would happen to police operations if the department lost 25% of its budget

Part of that cost includes $13,000 for a two-person security detail for Mayor Quinton Lucas that traveled with him to Arizona

Austin sergeants work overtime as call takers in addition to their other duties as department struggles with vacancies

Greensboro PD is approved to have an $11K increase in starting pay after seeing four officers switch to join another city's departmentt