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St. Paul police chief warns mayor that the department may lose officers without a more competitive labor contract

St. Paul police chief warns mayor that the department may lose officers without a more competitive labor contract

February 19, 2022

St. Paul, Minnesota, Police Chief Todd Axtell recently warned the mayor’s office that without a more competitive labor contract, the police department is at risk of losing officers to agencies […] Read More

A multitude of sex offenders in Austin are being left unsupervised by law enforcement after city budget cuts

A multitude of sex offenders in Austin are being left unsupervised by law enforcement after city budget cuts

January 24, 2022

Hundreds of sex offenders in Austin, Texas, are being left unsupervised by sworn law enforcement officers due to the city’s agenda to defund the police and reduce academy classes. Police […] Read More

2021 police reform in review: George Floyd-inspired police reforms get mixed response across states

2021 police reform in review: George Floyd-inspired police reforms get mixed response across states

January 15, 2022

While many states across the country have introduced some police reform measures following the death of George Floyd and the national protests that followed, other states have not followed the […] Read More

City polls show that most Americans prioritize public safety over police reform

City polls show that most Americans prioritize public safety over police reform

January 2, 2022

City polls in Louisville, Kentucky and Oklahoma City found that most Americans continue to support law enforcement following the 2020 nationwide protests against police brutality. The Suffolk University CityView polls […] Read More

Returning officers bring renewed optimism to the Seattle Police Department

Returning officers bring renewed optimism to the Seattle Police Department

December 25, 2021

After an exodus of officers from the Seattle Police Department in 2020, returning officers suggest things are looking up for the department. At least six police officers who left the […] Read More

“60 Minutes” report on “reimagined policing” in Austin ignores record homicides and staffing shortage

“60 Minutes” report on “reimagined policing” in Austin ignores record homicides and staffing shortage

December 10, 2021

A “60 Minutes” report promoting Austin’s “reimagined” police force has been blasted for ignoring the city’s record homicides and a severe staffing shortage. The “60 Minutes” preview for a report […] Read More

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