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Austin Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Police Staffing Plan

Austin's Proposition A was crushed Tuesday, as voters overwhelmingly rejected a plan to hire hundreds of police officers at a cost city officials say...

Portland Mayor Seeks to Hire 200 More Police Officers, 100 Unarmed Specialists in Next Three Years

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler will seek around $7M in new public safety spending focused on hiring back 25 retired officers, buying body-worn cameras and...

Mass. State Police Union Warn of Staffing ‘Public Safety Crisis’

Massachusetts State Police officials have pushed back against the union's claims, saying that staffing levels are adequate "to complete its mission and ensure safety...

Minn. LE Officials Testify that Prosecutor Policies Hurting Police Work

During an informational hearing, state law enforcement leaders blamed anti-police rhetoric, staff shortages, budget cuts and prosecutors not charging arrested offenders for an increase...

Md. Governor to Police: ‘I Will Continue to Have Your Back’

As he prepares his final budget, Gov. Larry Hogan has pledged to "re-fund the police" and has proposed to increase police funding by $150...

New Pa. Chief Wants More Community-Driven Policing

"It's about building a trust in the community with the police," said Upper Darby's police superintendent about the new approach for the department. October 18,...

Days Off Limited for Chicago Cops ahead of Possible Vaccine Showdown

Personal time by Chicago police officers must be approved by a deputy chief or higher as the department prepares for potential shortages over mass...

Baltimore Police Union Tells Officers Not to Reveal Vaccine Status

Beginning Monday, Baltimore will require its city employees, including police officers, to get vaccinated or face weekly testing for COVID-19. October 16, 2021 - By Jessica...

No Plans to Dump Fla. City’s Police Horses Despite Rumors

While some cities are disbanding their mounted patrols, Fort Lauderdale residents have come to identify and love their police on horseback. October 12, 2021 -...

Miami Moves to End Police Chief’s Short, Tumultuous Term

Miami City Manager Art Noriega moved to fire embattled Police Chief Art Acevedo Monday night, ending weeks of speculation following two circus-like public hearings where city...

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