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Philly’s Top Cop, DA Clash on How to Deal with City’s Violent Crime

Philadelphia's police commissioner says she and the city's district attorney can't agree on whether illegal gun and drug charges are best to reduce violent...

Boston Police Dispatchers Warn of ‘Dire Straits’ Staffing Levels

A staff shortage is making a difficult job untenable as more and more Boston Police Department dispatchers are deciding to leave their jobs. September 24,...

Defund the Police movement still hurting law enforcement across the United States

NYC police department veteran Dr. Darrin Porcher and Idaho Sheriff Kieran Donahue said the negative media coverage of law enforcement has hurt the recruitment...

NYC Mayor de Blasio ‘criminally negligent’ for dangerous Rikers Island conditions, corrections union boss says

August 29, 2021 - By Stephanie Pagones ,  Andrew Murray | Fox News Conditions for correction officers guarding inmates on New York City’s notorious Rikers Island have deteriorated so significantly over the past...

Washington’s new use of force laws changing training, weapons

Police researchers, tactical experts believe the limits on force options may have unintended consequences August 28, 2021 By Mike Carter - The Seattle Times SEATTLE —...

John McNesby – President of FOP Lodge #5 in Philly is a fierce fighter for his members.

The police union leader has one of the most difficult union tours in the nation, he takes the task on with great vigor. ...

Philadelphia mayor rejects calls to bring in National Guard to address crime wave: ‘Not respectful’

Homicides are up 24.5% and shootings are up 25.4% so far this year in Philadelphia as the city grapples with a spiraling crime wave, according to data from the...

Baltimore cops, firefighters must serve 5 more years before retirement benefits

Police and fire unions voiced frustration after a court ruling upheld the city’s right to raise the retirement age August 17, 2021 By: By Jessica...

Mich. governor proposes $75M to hire more cops, combat crime

The proposal would use emergency COVID-19 funds to hire more officers, crack down on illegal firearms and expand training August 17, 2021 - Credit The...

Chicago cops turn their backs on Mayor Lori Lightfoot at hospital

A group of nearly 30 Chicago police officers turned their backs on Mayor Lori Lightfoot as she approached them at a vigil after two...

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