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“Not a single council member has approached me and asked if I was looking for another officer,” Chief Bill Drollinger said. “They haven’t given me the clearance to make a hire — and I don’t believe they will”
“When [the patrol officers] come in, they’re energetic, more engaged, ready to hit the road and get work done,” one supervisor said
The Fair Grove Police Department now has one fully trained officer and two officers still in field training following resignations from two other officers and the police chief
The department has altered scheduling to ensure full staffing while lowering the risk of COVID-19 transmission
Out of a series of conversations between the feds and rural cops comes a report detailing the dire issues facing those who police small-town America
The city of Topeka announced 3% pay cuts for firefighters and police officers last week due to pandemic-related budget issues
“While the dangers of chasing bad guys into dark alleys and making ‘routine’ traffic stops are part of what law enforcement ‘signs up for,’ COVID-19 is not”
The mayor of one city said he anticipated public safety cuts of up to 20% due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus is rapidly changing the way every aspect of our society operates, including law enforcement and the communities they serve
The current pandemic may have investigators working from home to control exposure – follow these tips to ensure compliance with department policies
Cleveland Patrolmen’s Association President Jeff Follmer asked the city for an extra $1,200 for each of the city’s 1,500 officers
The legislation would make first responders who become disabled or die from COVID-19 eligible for compensation under the Public Safety Officer Benefit program
Employees required to work will receive an extra $14 a day per diem
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