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Entire Mo. PD resigns, citing budget restrictions

By Lauren LiebhaberThe Charlotte ObserverMARBLE HILL, Mo. — An entire Missouri police department announced its resignation, citing budget constraints, officials said. ...

By Larry Smith

Maine PD praises initial results after using $300K in federal funds on recruiting videos, website

By Morgan WomackPortland Press Herald, MainePORTLAND, Maine — Portland police say they are seeing results after spending $300,000 on new recruiting videos and a website that promote the department as a unique team. ...

By Larry Smith

Maine agency hopes new recruiting videos will boost ranks

By Morgan WomackPortland Press HeraldPORTLAND, Maine — Portland police say they are seeing results after spending $300,000 on new recruiting videos and a website that promote the department as a unique team.The department used federal funding to hire an outside company, Epic, that specializes in...

By Larry Smith

La. city considers increasing police chief salary after only 5 people apply for position

By Megan WyattThe Advocate, Baton Rouge, La.LAFAYETTE — City leaders are considering increasing the salary of the Lafayette police chief and reopening applications after just five people applied for the appointed position.City Council Member Kenneth Boudreaux on Tuesday proposed an amendment to the upcoming 2024-25...

By Larry Smith

NYPD to deploy drones in Central Park to combat rising crime

By Joanna PutmanPolice1NEW YORK— The NYPD is set to deploy drones to respond to 911 calls in Central Park as part of an effort to combat rising crime in the area, PIX11 reported.The initiative, expected to expand on Aug. 23, is part of the department’s...

By Larry Smith

LE agencies in Texas, Wash. add cowboy flare to uniforms with customized boots, hats

By Joanna PutmanPolice1WHITE SETTLEMENT, Texas — The White Settlement Police Department has introduced customized western boots as part of its official uniform, aligning with the city’s western heritage, according to a department Facebook post. ...

By Larry Smith

Okla. deputy faces charges for allegedly fabricating a pursuit, OIS

By Joanna PutmanPolice1POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, Okla. — A former Pottawatomie County deputy faces criminal charges after investigators determined he fabricated a high-speed pursuit and officer-involved shooting in September 2021, KFOR reported. ...

By Larry Smith

Committee says lack of communication, training led to thousands of dropped cases by Houston police

By Juan A. Lozano Associated PressHOUSTON — A breakdown in communication, a lack of training, inconsistent protocols and an ineffective records management system were some of the reasons that led to Houston police dropping more than 268,000 cases over nearly the past decade, a committee...

By Larry Smith

Neb. man accepts plea deal in case of an active shooter drill that prosecutors say went too far

Associated PressOMAHA, Neb. — A Nebraska man has pleaded no contest to four counts of making a terroristic threat during a 2022 active shooter drill that prosecutors say went too far. ...

By Larry Smith

Ga. deputy in critical condition after being shot in the head by suspect

By Alexis StevensThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCARROLL COUNTY, Ga. — The wife of a Carroll County deputy shot in the line of duty says the family is overwhelmed by the love, prayers and well wishes that have poured in from the community. ...

By Larry Smith