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In his Peace Officers Memorial Day proclamation, President Donald Trump criticized prior justice policies and renewed calls for the death penalty for cop killers
Local, state, tribal and territorial agencies can seek up to $125K per officer, with initial filings due June 25
House Bill 2015 would set aside funds from the state’s operating budget to help cities and counties hire new law enforcement officers
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The measure will add two new police academies and allow the department to add 60 new officers
Critics of the Brooklyn Center proposal say it falls short of meaningful change
St. Paul officials cited safety concerns and security expenses required for the new venue
City employees were required to show proof of vaccination or request an exemption by last week
The mayor’s office has 15 days to respond, and a hearing will be set later for both sides to argue their cases
The local union president said that the staffing level has not risen along with Lakeland’s population
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said her decision to drop the suit comes as more officers comply by reporting their vaccine status
The ordinance bans the possession, sale, purchase, receipt or transportation of firearms without serial numbers
The sites will offer clean needles, info about addiction treatment and naloxone
An Oklahoma City Council vote also put in place free, in-house paramedic training