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Nothing will bleed to death on a desk at the station if you abandon it temporarily to assist another officer
My trainees taught me invaluable lessons about leadership I used throughout my law enforcement career
The City of Fremont has also introduced programs to boost recruitment and retention, including expedited lateral hiring, a double-overtime pilot and longevity pay
The elimination of the PD would make Big Bend the eighth community in Waukesha County to have police services covered by the sheriff’s office
In August, the LAPD said 1,048 people applied, the largest amount of applications in a single month since September 2020
Wende Wakeman noted the importance of the progress made by the organization, attributing her success to the sacrifices of those who came before her
Councilmembers voted to fire the chief and deactivate the department following allegations about the backgrounds of hired officers
Anne Kirkpatrick has more than 35 years of experience in law enforcement, coupled with 20 years of leading bigger departments, the mayor stated
State officials said 137 of 297 applicants who applied to become a trooper in early September do not have college credits
Union workers are “disappointed” government would not agree to general salary raise, but still felt the negotiation was successful
The three weeks of pre-academy training for Santa Ana Police recruits is designed to test their ability to perform in tense situations
“My goal when I first came here was to eliminate everyone leaving,” Chief Stoney Mathis said
If you’re ready to change jobs, make sure the place you’re moving to is really better
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