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The seasoned officer is an endangered species, and the decisions that displaced gray hair catalyzed the brain drain threatening the future of policing in the U.S.
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar provides the backdrop for a once-in-a-lifetime shot
Constructive strategies are needed, including industry standards for physical and mental health and supervisor training to detect and respond to signs of distress
Seven police and firefighter widows have been waiting for at least a year for their share of benefits under the Line of Duty Compensation Act
Mayor Mike Rawlings plans to testify about his opposition to the long-in-the-works bill
The policy will still forbid tattoos on an officer’s hands, neck or face, and any racially discriminatory or otherwise offensive tattoos
Mayor Catherine Pugh said police overtime spending this year is expected to top $40 million, exceeding the $16 million set aside for the expense
Matias Ferreira lost both of his legs when he stepped on an IED during a tour in Afghanistan
Maj. Kevin Reeves said he hopes “to earn the trust and confidence of my peers within the department, as well as the trust of the citizens we serve”
In addition to the grant money, the mayor announced his budget proposal will include 1 percent and 2 percent raises and additional bonuses for officers based on years of experience
At the current rate, the Sacramento Police Department could lose 45 to 50 officers by year’s end
Many veteran retired state police officers are deciding to stay in law enforcement at a local level
The takeaway question for chiefs and sheriffs everywhere relates to the report’s emphasis on contemporary polices, reporting and training
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