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The city agreed to pay the officer $145,000 and to rewrite its civil service medical examiner’s policies
“Constructing a childcare center is necessary for the needs of our local law enforcement,” U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson stated. “Idaho officers and their families rightfully deserve our support, and I am pleased to see this crucial project move forward”
There are 52 recruits in the current academy class, making it one of the largest classes in recent years
“We’re looking at creative ways to recruit for the agency,” said Chief Pat Mays
Carmen Best, who left Seattle PD amid a tumultuous year, is reportedly among three “front-runners”
The mayor wants to increase police staffing by 200 sworn officers and 100 unarmed public safety specialists over the next three years
Opponents of the proposition, including firefighter and EMS unions, worried that the plan would require major budget cuts elsewhere
The emergency order aims to address “critical ongoing staffing challenges,” the mayor said
A new contract agreement makes Baltimore PD the highest paying major police force in Maryland
From a lack of protective equipment to being hours from backup, small town cops face many challenges not seen by their urban counterparts
Today – and every day – we thank you for your dedication, commitment and sacrifice as you protect and serve your communities
“I needed to get used to being tired, but still able to problem solve and think critically,” said Officer Ian Whittington
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