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President Biden signs law extending PSOB benefits for PTSD, acute stress, suicide

The Public Safety Officer Support Act supports first responders who experienced PTSD or died by suicide following exposure to certain traumatic events

Ohio township to require reimbursement by officers exiting PD before 2 years

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"If you leave prior to two calendar years, you're going to reimburse us," said Police Chief Charlie Stiegelmeyer

Webinar: Modern Advancements in Live Collection and Analysis

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Join us as we discuss the ever-changing cyber landscape and spotlight modern advancements in live communications collection.

School safety funding landscape after the pandemic

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The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act includes funding to expand mental health and support services in schools

$800K fund to help N.M. PDs cover cost of training, hiring new LEOs

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The federal money can be used to supplement officers' pay or cover the cost of law enforcement certifications and other efforts to expand the police force

LASD funding cut despite public opposition, increase in crime

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The measure will leave the community with up to five fewer LASD deputies on patrol at a time when crime has increased 137%

A look back at funded COPS School Violence Prevention Program grants

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A total of $53 million is up for grabs this year to make schools safer

1-click Prime Day tips for public safety

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What's on your department’s Amazon wish list? 5 ways to leverage Prime Day 2022 for your department and community

PD to staff fewer cruisers, drive less often due to $400K budget cut

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"The department recognizes that these changes will affect response times for certain calls," a Facebook post read

Biden to urge local leaders to boost public safety spending

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Biden will encourage communities to spend more before the summer, which typically brings a spike in violent crime

‘Commonsense legislation’: House Democrats urge vote for more police funding

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In a letter to Nancy Pelosi, 19 lawmakers asked the House Speaker to hold a vote soon

A letter to the American public: 3 common misconceptions about pay and rural policing

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Wanting equitable wages for rural cops is not about greed or ingratitude, it’s just economics

Biden to propose $32 billion in police funding

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The proposal also calls for $30 billion over the next decade to expand law enforcement and crime prevention

Roundup: The impact of high gas prices on police

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Here’s a look at how the historically high prices have changed law enforcement operations

N.J. bill giving first responders workplace protection for PTSD advances

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A2886 cleared the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee after advocates for the measure argued that it’s a matter of life and death for their coworkers