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The Wichita City Council approved funding for more officers than the department has been able to recruit; Police union says lowering entry standards isn’t the answer
If you’re thinking of what your next move will be after law enforcement, there’s always a need for seasoned investigators in financial crimes prevention
I hope that by shining a light on some of the misguided advice I received, I can help other officers avoid making similar mistakes
The Supreme Court’s decision does not necessarily mean the officer will win his lawsuit
Lt. Trudy Callahan was suspended for 10 days
Records show that the children were charged with ‘criminal responsibility for conduct of another’
The suspect had part of his brain removed after the shooting
The officers had asked a judge to dismiss the lawsuit
These factors are contributing to a dramatic reduction in enrollment numbers in Idaho law enforcement programs
In La., an officer was punished for speaking out on his personal Facebook about the department
Taking photographs or videos of police officers is protected under the First Amendment if it’s in a public place
A day before Officer Austin Shipley’s training ended, a police corporal recommended that the department not retain him
An internal affairs investigation was launched after the incident