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Houston Seeks Nearly $65 M in Federal Grant Funding for Officer Overtime at 2026 World Cup

By MES Dispatch staff The Briefing: • Houston city officials are seeking nearly $65 million in federal grant funding to support additional police overtime for security...

Detroit Police Chief Reinstates Officers After Reversing Firing Over Border Patrol Contacts

By MES Dispatch staff The Briefing: • Detroit Police Chief James White reversed the firing of two officers who called U.S. Border Patrol during traffic stops...

Ex-New Haven Police Chief Arrested, Charged With Stealing Department Funds

By MES Dispatch staff The Briefing: • Former New Haven Police Chief Karl R. Jacobson was arrested Feb. 20 in Connecticut on allegations he stole about...

Nashville Officer Cares for Mounted Patrol Horses During Extended Power Outage

By MES Dispatch staff The Briefing: • A Metro Nashville Police Department mounted unit officer stayed at stables without power for three days to care for...

Connecticut City Seeks Federal Grant to Build Active-Shooter Training Center After Officers’ Deaths

By MES Dispatch staff The Briefing: • Connecticut officials are seeking federal funding to build a regional active-shooter training center after two police officers were killed...

Jury Rules LAPD Not Liable in Officer Death, Rejects Training and Assault Reporting Claims

By MES Dispatch staff The Briefing: • A Los Angeles County Superior Court jury returned a verdict Feb. 20 rejecting a plaintiff’s claim against the Los...

Bill Aims to Give Local Law Enforcement Authority to Disable Threatening Drones Ahead of 2026 World Cup

By MES Dispatch staff The Briefing: • U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison introduced the Counter Drone State and Local Defender Act in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 19,...

Rhode Island Bystander Confronts Shooter at High School Hockey Game

By MES Dispatch staff The Briefing: • Shooter opened fire during a high school hockey game at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island,...

Michigan Police Department Upgrades Officer Mental Wellness Program After Shooting

By MES Dispatch staff The Briefing• The Roseville Police Department in Michigan is upgrading its officer mental wellness program to provide 24/7 access to counseling...

Georgia Man Arrested After Running Toward U.S. Capitol With Shotgun

By MES Dispatch staff The Briefing• U.S. Capitol Police arrested an 18-year-old Georgia man Tuesday after he ran toward the U.S. Capitol Building carrying a...

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