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Scandal rocks Houston Police Department: Over 264,000 cases dropped due to lack of personnel

Scandal rocks Houston Police Department: Over 264,000 cases dropped due to lack of personnel

March 19, 2024

In a revelation that has sent shockwaves throughout the community, it was recently discovered that the Houston Police Department (HPD) was forced to drop over 264,000 cases, including over 4,000 […] Read More

San Diego city audit urges limits on police overtime hours, recommends mandatory breaks between shifts

San Diego city audit urges limits on police overtime hours, recommends mandatory breaks between shifts

March 15, 2024

A recent audit conducted by the City of San Diego has highlighted the need for reforms in the San Diego Police Department regarding overtime hours and mandatory breaks between shifts. […] Read More

Vallejo City Council unanimously votes to extend emergency proclamation over police staffing levels

Vallejo City Council unanimously votes to extend emergency proclamation over police staffing levels

February 27, 2024

The Vallejo City Council recently convened on February 13 to extend the city’s emergency proclamation regarding the significant staffing shortages facing the Vallejo Police Department. The Proclamation of Emergency, initially […] Read More

Colorado police departments struggle to maintain peace amid recruitment challenges and bail reforms

Colorado police departments struggle to maintain peace amid recruitment challenges and bail reforms

February 19, 2024

Following a series of high-profile crime incidents that have rocked communities across San Miguel County, Colorado, local law enforcement agencies are pointing to state bail reforms and low staffing numbers […] Read More

New York State law enforcement advocates for 20-year pension in fiscal year 2025 state budget

New York State law enforcement advocates for 20-year pension in fiscal year 2025 state budget

February 4, 2024

In the upcoming fiscal year 2025 state budget negotiations, several law enforcement agencies acrossNew York are vying for the inclusion of a 20-year pension plan. The New York State Park […] Read More

Arizona Department of Education task force proposes hiring retired officers

Arizona Department of Education task force proposes hiring retired officers

To address school resource officer shortage

December 18, 2023

To address a critical shortage of school resource officers (SROs) in Arizona schools, the state’s Department of Education’s School Safety Task has proposed a series of recommendations, including passing legislation […] Read More

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