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“Work in Wyoming, where breaking the law is still illegal & cops are funded!” the billboard commissioned by Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak reads
The measure would have asked voters to “increase and maintain” the number of patrol officers using marijuana tax revenue and cash from the city’s general fund
Chief Wayne Jones said the cruiser represents the PD’s “dedication to recruiting the best and brightest individuals to serve our community”
As of last month, 145 deputy positions remained unfilled
A police union spokesperson called the 5% raise “unacceptable” and “a slap in the face”
Federal agents descended on a Starbucks in Santa Fe this week -- but they weren’t just there for a latte
The N.Y. State Police has joined more than 150 other police departments in the “30x30 Pledge”
The FTO is one of the most important roles in any agency. So don’t forget these essentials
Police say “civilian investigators” and “police assistants” will help alleviate an officer shortage
The department says the new program will help find citizens who have always wanted to become cops but didn’t know where to start
Aleksandr Tsikhotskiy, 23, says the academy rigor in Massachusetts helps to keep his mind off the war
Sheriff Craig Owens says the program makes for a good pool of quality candidates
CPD is not the only agency slimming down its college credit requirement