Law Enforcement News

• Md. lawmakers override vetoes on sweeping police reform

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  In his veto message, Gov. Larry Hogan wrote that he believed the measures would “further erode police morale and public confidence”

• NC police officer killed in crash on duty

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  Highway Patrol officials cited "extreme speed" as a main contributor in the incident

• Video, new details released in fatal shooting of NM state trooper

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  Officer Darian Jarrott was shot in the head at close range during a traffic stop, video shows

• Iowa trooper slain amid violent standoff

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  Iowa Department of Public Safety Commissioner Steve Bayens said Sgt. Jim Smith “died a hero” and "sacrificed himself protecting others"

• NJ launches new police UOF website with race data, officers' names

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  All officers in the state are required to submit information about every use of force they perform or witness within 24 hours

• NY governor announces plans for monument honoring essential workers

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  A committee formed to provide input on the monument design includes representatives from FDNY and other first responder unions

• Police called to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s home 9 times in as many months

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  One man was arrested and charged with misdemeanor trespassing on his second offense

• Why effective firearms training is more than drills

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  There's more to training than just throwing lead down range

• A multifaceted approach to first responder health and wellness

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  What can agency leaders and first responders do to overcome the challenges and effects of such a physically and mentally taxing career?

• Gratitude: A force multiplier for first responders

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  One simple way to improve your quality of life now is to take stock of all the blessings you’ve been bestowed, despite everything else

• Kan. bill would provide hourly hazard pay for first responders

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  The temporary raises would be paid for through federal relief funds and apply to both public and private sector employees

• Authorities: Former NFL player Phillip Adams killed 5, then himself

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  Sheriff Kevin Tolson said investigators had not yet determined a motive for Wednesday's mass shooting

• Fla. sheriff's office offers new ways to communicate with hard of hearing

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  Each officer will carry a placard that has useful cues the officer or citizen can point to

• Mich. deputies rescue infant found abandoned in woods

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  Deputies were called in after neighbors reported a distraught woman had been ringing doorbells and hiding in the bushes

• Permits won't be needed to carry handguns in Tennessee

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  Law enforcement groups largely opposed the move, saying the state’s existing permit system was an important safeguard for knowing who should or shouldn’t be carrying a gun

• City of Portland launches outside review of potential bias in its PD

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  Chief Chuck Lovell has said Portland PD would cooperate with the investigation

• Ky. governor vetoes bill curbing police records access

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  The bill would have allowed any cop, prosecutor and some court employees to shield an array of personal information from the public

• Understanding the fallacies behind the normalization of drug use

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  The biggest threats to public safety are the policies currently being implemented based on false information, says DA Brian Surber

• Photo of the Week: Kiwi country

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  A New Zealand Highway Patrol officer stops to take in the view

• Police: Employee kills 1, wounds 5 at Texas cabinet business

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  A state trooper was later shot during a manhunt

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