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Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams announced that patrol deputies will be temporarily reassigned to jail shifts; employees will be relocated back to their desired assignments “as soon as possible”
The Tactical Training Academy’s assessment stated that Yuba Community College’s current safety and security system is flawed and in need of an “urgent revamp” due to a staff shortage, gaps in coverage and potential liabilities
The Phoenix Police Department hasn’t been spared the national factors impacting police recruitment and retention. Yet, in 2023, the department saw a year-end gain in officers
Cadets have already started taking 911 calls, while some police officers remain in training
“I’ve been an athlete my entire life,” said Alexa Jacobs, 27. “I didn’t think that would happen”
Four employees filed EOCC complaints after they were passed over for promotions
The new positions aim to free up detectives’ caseloads
Mayor Mike Duggan says some departments will recruit Detroit cops after the city has paid for their training. “It’s not OK,” Duggan said
A lawsuit alleges that Officer Matt Dillon, 39, is “a known ally and political supporter of the mayor”
“We cannot claim any officer is an expert in use of force unless they are an expert in use of force”
Simply adding money for new jobs isn’t going to help, analysts said
The new contract would also require officers to undergo a mental health screening before returning to work following a “critical incident”
An investigation supported allegations that the chief made promotions based on race, gender and sexual orientation, with a minority-first agenda
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