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The bill would extend the same regulations that apply to public and private K-12 schools by prohibiting both open and concealed carry, with exceptions for law enforcement
The 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics are among potential drone targets that concern law enforcement without counter-UAS authority
To date, 56,180 graduates from U.S. law enforcement agencies have completed the police leadership program, along with 4,340 international graduates from 176 countries
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“Our message for our officers is, ‘Take your time. Slow down and make sure that you’re complying with the law,’” Lockport Police Deputy Chief Ron Huff said
HPD officers will no longer pursue drivers suspected of Class C offenses, including minor traffic violations and theft, according to the new policy
The American Rescue Plan funds allocation will provide every CO with a panic button-equipped portable radio
Judge Urias said he agreed with plaintiffs who accused the governor of impeding on constitutional rights
The new policy also requires departments with extra ammunition to hand it over to the Sheriff’s Department for use in training
Victims’ lawyers put on notice to have all paperwork submitted in order to speed up the application process
Communities across the country pay tribute with moments of silence, tolling bells, candlelight vigils and other activities
The judge freed the department from federal oversight in a move he called “the end of the beginning” of Seattle police reform
200 COs, who oppose the move, and the 500 inmates they oversee will be relocated from the floating jail to Rikers Island
The new response system will minimize police presence at protests and enforce de-escalation methods before increasing response, unless public safety is at risk