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SFPD attributes the increase to recent recruiting incentives, such as increased starting pay, a shortened hiring process and free one-day testing events
From chief to CHP officer to game warden, female cops patrol some of the most rural spots in the nation
The city also wants to start a vacation buyback program to reimburse foregone vacation time
City officials told the police union they were still attempting to obtain federal funding for hazard pay
State officials called the behavior showed on the video “disturbing” and said the trooper has been referred to the department’s employee assistance program
The Baltimore Police Department is using data collection and analysis to make informed decisions about staffing and resource allocation
Southern States Police Benevolent Association wrote a letter to city leaders asking for compensation comparable to neighboring municipalities
The city of Flint will pay police officers $1,200 in hazardous duty pay for working during the COVID-19 pandemic
Chief Anthony Geraci will be furloughed for a period not to exceed 90 days, after which his position will be re-reviewed
Sgt. Brian Miller, who lost his job after it was found he hid behind his car, will receive full back pay
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