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The civilian investigators wouldn’t have authority to make arrests or issue criminal process notices
The program is designed to help attract and retain first responders and to help them afford homes near their workplaces
Transit authority will increase the number of patrol officers on trains and at stations as it tries to bring back riders after the pandemic
Controversy over a recruiting video has been stirring in the community, but while some residents said it’s embarrassing, the chief stands behind it
Officer Eric Parker was arrested and is being fired after man from India was slammed to the ground and injured while visiting relatives in Alabama
Law enforcement by nature pushes cops to wear many hats - but which is best?
Retiring in May after a five-year stint of guiding the agency through several contentious situations, including civil unrest in Ferguson
Officer has been charged with manslaughter, official misconduct and other charges in the accidental shooting death of a man in a darkened stairwell
Police chief believes officers were fired because they messed with the son of a councilwoman
This year’s ceremony honored individuals who committed acts of valor between 2011 and 2013
Embracing these three concepts will do a lot to move law enforcement into the future of effective response and investigation of DV / CEDV calls for service
During the promotional process, provide stories and examples for evaluators to remember you by, and don’t forget to say that you want the job, are ready for the job, and are looking forward to the job!
Rookie cop fired into a darkened stairwell at a Brooklyn public housing complex, accidentally killing a man who had been waiting for an elevator