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Washington state leaders propose additional police academy training facilities to boost recruitment

Washington state leaders propose additional police academy training facilities to boost recruitment

August 1, 2022

Washington Governor Jay Inslee and law enforcement leaders recently proposed adding four more police academy training facilities to increase recruitment and boost record-low staffing levels in the state. Inslee was […] Read More

NYPD lowers its fitness test requirements amid staffing shortage

NYPD lowers its fitness test requirements amid staffing shortage

July 16, 2022

The NYPD has decided to lower its fitness test requirements to get more police officers on the streets amid a record-breaking wave of retirements. By making the fitness test easier, […] Read More

Illinois State Police announce lateral training program with added incentives to attract candidates

Illinois State Police announce lateral training program with added incentives to attract candidates

May 23, 2022

The Illinois State Police (ISP) recently announced a new lateral training program to attract experienced candidates and ward off staffing shortages. The lateral training entry program is part of the […] Read More

Tennessee bill would expand the definition of “law enforcement officer”

Tennessee bill would expand the definition of “law enforcement officer”

February 10, 2022

The Tennessee Legislature will vote on a bill that aims to expand the definition of “law enforcement officer” to include holders of enhanced handgun permits. Enhanced handgun permits are given […] Read More

Greensboro police officer recalls saving man in mental health crisis from jumping into traffic

Greensboro police officer recalls saving man in mental health crisis from jumping into traffic

December 5, 2021

Officer T.S. Emmons of the Greensboro Police Department in North Carolina recalled saving a man in a mental health crisis from jumping into traffic on a busy interstate. On the […] Read More

Wisconsin police departments struggle to recruit and retain officers amid community tensions and pandemic

Wisconsin police departments struggle to recruit and retain officers amid community tensions and pandemic

November 7, 2021

Wisconsin law enforcement agencies have struggled to recruit and retain new officers for years, but last year’s anti-police rhetoric and political climate, in addition to a pandemic, have only made […] Read More

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