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“This is about me serving you, so thank you,” Kirkpatrick said after taking the oath
The department also announced the cities that will be added to the National Public Safety Partnership in 2024, as well as a national summit on violent crime
Departments put their officers in the best position to succeed when they have a real-time grasp of their own data and can operationalize it to meet community needs
Only the chief remains after all seven officers and five volunteers were laid off
Strong leadership makes all the difference in law enforcement
For most agencies, off-duty opportunities are here to stay, but the dash for cash must be optimized to meet the mission of the department first
In Dallas, officers can end up working longer hours at their off-duty jobs than in their actual police work
Police officers have a unique opportunity to positively influence the lives of countless children
The case of a Mass. cop on paid leave for comments penned in a police association newsletter is a reminder to think before you write
Gordon Graham shares his top tips for how police leaders can attract the right candidates who will stay the distance
Officials hope the hiring surge will help them meet a goal to hire 1,000 new officers
Oakland police officials said the policy enabled them to review all police reports in which applicants appeared
New officer Amanda Johnston’s first traffic stop turned out to be the mayor of Myrtle Beach