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Some first responders take the unique experience of serving the public into the political arena
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Nearly 80% of respondents in the election season poll stated they lack confidence in the current council’s approach to improving public safety
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
Bill passed to lower minimum hiring age brings a new detention deputy to Lexington County
State senate bill tries to deal with the shortage of officers by changing only the minimum age
The chief said he was forced to make a difficult decision after the department has seen six officers depart and a lack of new recruits
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There were 87 vacant positions in the agency as of January, which means the department is understaffed by 25%
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