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      Officer–K-9 duo makes remarkable drug capture
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      Florida’s recruitment campaign attracts hundreds of law enforcement...
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      What you need to know about automatic license plate readers
      Why every agency needs a polygraph examiner
      North Carolina schools, businesses to beef up active shooter security...
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      Four things you need to know to control escalation
      Series of fires in Los Angeles County Sheriff’s mobile shooting...
      Using learning factors to influence your performance
      Lancaster Police Department introduces agility course in recruitment...
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      Oregon cities and law enforcement push for recriminalization of drug...
      Policing expenses and opioid settlement funds
      Maine governor establishes independent commission to investigate...
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      Scientifically proven ways for cops to thrive
      The depression–anger cycle
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      “The smile is a universal language”
      THC-infused candy incident raises safety concerns in California city
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      Massachusetts community steps in to protect black bear “Pumpkin”...
      Florida moms call cops on school librarians for distributing...
      Authorities seize whopping $8.5 million worth of psychedelic...
      12-year-old car thief takes SUV on wild joyride across NYC
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Portland State University rearms campus police officers

Portland State University rearms campus police officers

May 7, 2023

Portland State University (PSU) has resumed allowing its campus police officers to carry guns following a period of unarmed patrols that began in 2021. According to PSU officials, the decision […] Read More

Oregon law enforcement and retailers seek to combat organized shoplifting with legislation and anti-theft operations

Oregon law enforcement and retailers seek to combat organized shoplifting with legislation and anti-theft operations

March 23, 2023

Oregon law enforcement leaders and retailers are touting two new bills that aim to address the rise in organized shoplifting in the state, which has led several stores to close […] Read More

Oregon lawmakers introduce bill increasing education requirements for police officers

Oregon lawmakers introduce bill increasing education requirements for police officers

February 25, 2023

A bill introduced in the Oregon Senate would require law enforcement officers in the state to have completed a minimum of two years of higher education. The move is part […] Read More

Portland police shut down cold case unit to reinforce homicide division due to understaffing and rising crime

Portland police shut down cold case unit to reinforce homicide division due to understaffing and rising crime

May 10, 2022

The Portland, Oregon, Police Bureau has been forced to close down its cold case unit in order to maintain adequate staffing levels within its homicide division as violent crime remains […] Read More

Oregon police capture pig blocking traffic by luring him with snacks

Oregon police capture pig blocking traffic by luring him with snacks

April 30, 2022

Police officers in Portland, Oregon, recently had an interesting night on the job luring a pig that was blocking traffic off the road with snacks. According to the Portland Police […] Read More

Portland police officers render life-saving first aid to shooting victim

Portland police officers render life-saving first aid to shooting victim

March 19, 2022

As gun violence continues to plague Portland, police officers are often the first ones on the scene to render medical aid to shooting victims while they wait for medics to […] Read More

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