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“The borough did what was necessary to balance the budget for 2024,” Newville Police Chief Todd Koser said. “It is as simple as that”
A new partnership offers unique opportunities for individuals with disabilities to work as part-time police employees
Imagine if you could exonerate the innocent and identify the liars...just by looking into their eyes
An apology is needed as my generation failed to lead courageously into difficult topics and conversations
What do you see for the future of the profession and your police career?
The officers’ statements were given during a hearing in which board members heard comments on the topic of whether police should be removed from city schools
The mayor also proposed a hiring freeze on new officers next year until a new plan is developed “reflecting community priorities for public safety”
For most officers, our ‘why’ is to live a life of service to others
Are officers really leaving your agency in droves?
War stories are a tradition in public safety and there is no question that cops may be the best storytellers of all
Mayor Emily Larson said the use of ‘chief’ can be ‘offensive’ and wants to give police and fire chiefs a different title
In the wake of protests, firings and criminal charges, police and city officials say officers don’t feel valued
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