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SEPTA transit police union goes on strike, raising concerns for commuter safety

SEPTA transit police union goes on strike, raising concerns for commuter safety

December 28, 2023

In a significant development impacting the daily commute for Philadelphians, members of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #109, the union representing SEPTA’s transit police officers, initiated a strike on […] Read More

Philadelphia police academy draws middle-aged recruits

Philadelphia police academy draws middle-aged recruits

April 5, 2023

The Philadelphia Police Academy recently graduated 39 new officers. While most of the new recruits were younger men and women, the class also included several middle-aged individuals who were excited […] Read More

South Dakota Police Department offers $5,000 hiring bonuses to boost recruiting and diversity

South Dakota Police Department offers $5,000 hiring bonuses to boost recruiting and diversity

February 5, 2023

The Sioux Falls Police Department in South Dakota has decided to offer $5,000 hiring bonuses for new recruits in an effort to boost recruiting. Police officials hope the new incentive […] Read More

Sioux Falls Police Department offers $5K hiring bonuses to boost recruiting and diversity

Sioux Falls Police Department offers $5K hiring bonuses to boost recruiting and diversity

February 1, 2023

The Sioux Falls Police Department in South Dakota has decided to offer $5K hiring bonuses for new hires in an effort to boost recruiting. Police officials hope the new incentive […] Read More

Fargo releases results of “stay interviews” geared at improving police officer retention

Fargo releases results of “stay interviews” geared at improving police officer retention

December 31, 2022

Fargo officials recently released the results of their “stay interview” program, which highlighted a number of challenges facing the city’s police department. The program consisted of interviews with city police […] Read More

“You can’t really buy morale”: Phoenix police staffing issues remain a problem

“You can’t really buy morale”: Phoenix police staffing issues remain a problem

February 2, 2022

The Phoenix Police Department is still struggling with staffing issues, but experts don’t think it has to do with pay. “I think the pay is a good starting point, but […] Read More

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