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North Texas police utilize federal ballistic database to help combat gun violence in pilot program

North Texas police utilize federal ballistic database to help combat gun violence in pilot program

October 17, 2022

The Arlington Police Department launched a pilot program over the summer that aims to combat rising gun violence and help solve crimes in North Texas using ballistic data from across […] Read More

Pilot program to put former corrections officers behind the wheel of ambulances amid EMS volunteer shortage

Pilot program to put former corrections officers behind the wheel of ambulances amid EMS volunteer shortage

August 15, 2022

The Passaic County Sheriff’s Office recently unveiled a pilot program to provide ambulance services amid EMS volunteer shortages by relying on help from former corrections officers. The program aims to […] Read More

Santa Fe Police Department extends initiative allowing officers to grow beards on duty

Santa Fe Police Department extends initiative allowing officers to grow beards on duty

July 8, 2022

A new initiative by the Santa Fe Police Department allowing officers to grow beards will be extended for another 90 days. The 90-day program, which had an initial end date […] Read More

Los Angeles County to provide mental health services at Metro stations in new pilot program

Los Angeles County to provide mental health services at Metro stations in new pilot program

June 10, 2022

Los Angeles County will soon deploy mental health services at Metro stations to improve public safety and reduce police intervention. The new pilot program is the result of a partnership […] Read More

Fresno police officer to teach sixth graders in new pilot program

Fresno police officer to teach sixth graders in new pilot program

February 22, 2022

Fresno law enforcement is partnering with a local school to offer students the chance to learn from a police officer in a new pilot program. The program aims to build […] Read More

Cops and Barbers initiative brings police and community members together to bridge the gap

Cops and Barbers initiative brings police and community members together to bridge the gap

January 20, 2022

An initiative launched by the Greenville Police Department in North Carolina is creating a common ground between community members and police – at the barbershop. The initiative, called Cops and […] Read More

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