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Mass. PD could soon return to night shift patrols with new hires

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Greenfield officials accepted the police department’s recommendations on quickly hiring new officers

Mass. State Police sets up mobile command center after PD eliminated night shift patrols

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The loss of night shift patrols came from a 6% budget cut, drop in staffing and the elimination of a shift

On-Demand Webinar: The future of public safety technology

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Learn how technology will shape the future of public safety operations, based on results of the second annual Verizon Frontline Public Safety Communications survey

N.Y. lawmakers unveil bill to close funding shortfall in 9/11 health program

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The measure also includes members of the military who responded to 9/11 in Shanksville, Pa., and at the Pentagon, unlike the original legislation

Mass. PD ends night shift patrols due to budget cuts, lack of officers

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The chief said he was forced to make a difficult decision after the department has seen six officers depart and a lack of new recruits

Wash. sheriff's office uses crowdfunding to help identify missing woman's remains

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Clallam County Sheriff's Office raised $7,500 from the public for DNA, genealogy testing to identify a foot inside a sneaker found in 2021

Atlanta approves $500K for housing incentives for police officers, firefighters

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The city council will use American Rescue Plan Act funds to help first responders live where they serve

N.Y. police contract would raise pay, provide LEOs with more backup and days off

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The revamped patrol schedule provides efficient police staffing while also giving officers more days off to recover from stressful work

Is your PD considering an electric vehicle purchase? This chief answers FAQs about Tesla Model Y squad

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Somerset PD Chief Joel Trepczyk answered residents' questions following their EV purchase, including why the Model Y was chosen as well as officer feedback

Non-profit offers scholarships to assist families of fallen or disabled first responders

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The Folds of Honor scholarships are awarded yearly to the spouse and/or dependents of a responder who has fallen or been catastrophically wounded

Digital Edition: Police1 guide to patrol vehicle electrification

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Download this guide to learn why EVs are a good fit for law enforcement and how to plan for adoption

All Ark. PD patrol officers resign after demands about police funding go unheard

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The officers wanted a $100K grant to be used for raises, new equipment, vehicles and positions for increased backup

Arizona earmarks $26M for groups that support well-being of first responders, veterans

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Of the allocated funds, $20M will go to the Heal the Hero Foundation, which offers tech-based mental health support, community education, research and training

Congress passes bill to fund police de-escalation training

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The bill will help PDs adopt de-escalation training when encountering individuals with mental health issues in an effort to reduce officer-involved fatalities