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Funds will help the department with technology and records upgrades, as well as support recruitment, retention and training
What should the law enforcement profession make of a recent request from New Hampshire police chiefs to change fitness testing for LEOs?
The loss of night shift patrols came from a 6% budget cut, drop in staffing and the elimination of a shift
These rules will help police officers overcome instances in the courtroom when being cross-examined by a defense attorney whose focused purpose is to discredit you
57-year-old Sureshbhai Patel was hurt in a confrontation with Madison police while visiting relatives
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