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Enhance team cohesion by adapting communication strategies, building trust and encouraging mentorship among diverse age groups
The survey comes as the NOPD appears poised to begin a process to leave behind federal court oversight after more than a dozen years
It’s recommended the city continues using its current test, developed in 2012, and looks to 2025 to make a change
Officials said the firing of a key official in charge of implementing reforms “sent a demoralizing message” to police
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The deputies work six, 12-hour shifts per month; the board recently approved funding to hire four more reserve deputies
The proposed change was prompted after an officer, now facing charges for an in-custody death, exhibited signs of a mental breakdown at the academy
The survey found 86% of NOPD cops are unhappy with the PD and 79% with the promotional process, citing cronyism and favoritism as reasons
The more you work on you, the better a police officer you will be for the public
True investigations are concluded primarily upon tried and true methods that have been in use for decades
Before you let those lateral transfer dollars burn a hole in your pocket, consider how to best invest in your financial security, on-duty safety or well-being
List ranks occupations by level of stress, driving home the importance of hiring responders who can remain calm during high-stress situations
LVMPD’s reintroduction of their cadet program and recruitment of military members were factors in increasing their recruitment numbers
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