Central Coast and state law enforcement agencies are now required to list their military-grade equipment and make this information publicly available. Assembly Bill 841 monitors and controls this equipment and the governor signed the bill into law last September. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office hosted a community zoom meeting …
Read More »Government signs crime bill and vetoes restrictions on law enforcement recruitment funding under community policing model
Published on March 9, 2022 at 5:02 p.m., Last update on March 10, 2022 at 10:39 a.m. UPDATE: This story and headline have been updated to include clarification on the governor’s veto of restrictions on legislation to recruit and retain law enforcement officers. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed …
Read More »GA Proposed Bill SB 403: Law Enforcement, Behavioral Health
The legislation would offer officers the option of working with a virtual or in-person behavioral health specialist during a mental health crisis. ATLANTA — The Georgia Senate on Thursday introduced a bill that would give local law enforcement the ability to partner with behavioral health specialists to help officers respond …
Read More »The City signs an agreement with the special sectors for the application of the by-laws
Breadcrumb Links News Local News The City of Hanna and Special Zones have developed a plan to have services provided by Special Zone Peace Officers on a contract basis. Photo of special areas jpg, HA Content of the article Adrian Mohl retired in December 2021, leaving a hole in the …
Read More »Platkin issues updated guidelines on law enforcement involvement in election activities
Acting Attorney General Platkin issues updated guidance on Involvement of law enforcement in electoral activities and protections Against illegal voter intimidation Show Tips TRENTON- Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today issued guidance to New Jersey law enforcement officials regarding new rules regarding election-related law enforcement activities. The acting attorney …
Read More »Miami-Dade mayor shakes up law enforcement officials
Joint law enforcement effort leads to over 100 arrests in Baltimore area [VIDEO]
BALTIMORE, MD — Governor Larry Hogan provided an update Friday alongside the U.S. Marshals Service on a large-scale, multi-agency law enforcement operation focused on apprehending violent fugitives and gang members wanted in the first two weeks of February, leading to dozens of arrests throughout the Baltimore area. The governor also …
Read More »ASK A COP — Which local law enforcement agency has the most authority? – Port Arthur News
Oscar d’Orange asks: I’m not ashamed to admit that I’m confused about the operational differences between law enforcement agencies in the state of Texas. What is the difference between the municipal police, the DPS, the constable, the sheriff and who has the greatest authority? Responnse: It is confusing for many. …
Read More »Awareness of bullying and its dangers is not enough. Law enforcement must act on reports
By Lucca Wang as published by The Kansas Reflector This month is National Bullying Awareness Month. In June 2017, I began a statewide communications role, giving voice to victim advocacy and educating the Kansas public about domestic violence, sexual assault and harassment for nearly four year. What I hadn’t expected …
Read More »Awareness of bullying and its dangers is not enough. Law enforcement must act on the reports.
The Kansas Reflector welcomes opinion pieces from writers who share our goal of expanding the conversation about how public policy affects the daily lives of people across our state. Lucca Wang is a professional communicator who worked at the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence. This month is National …
Read More »Arizona Uses $ 7.5 Million In CARES Act Funding For Yuma Law Enforcement Academy
PHOENIX – Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced Thursday that the state is spending $ 7.5 million in federal COVID relief funding to increase skills training for law enforcement. The CARES law money will be used to expand Law Enforcement Training Academy at Arizona Western College, a community college in Yuma. …
Read More »Accidents, crowds and COVID-19: Eagle County law enforcement preaches patience as tensions rise
Four Colorado State Patrol vehicles were struck by uncontrollable drivers on the I-70 mountain corridor this week.Courtesy photo Eagle County law enforcement is asking for patience as peak season, snowy weather, staffing issues and mask return warrants collide, leading to an increase in accidents and more public safety incidents. “Let’s …
Read More »Crapo: Stand up with Idaho law enforcement | Chroniclers
The Federal Bureau of Investigation reported that violent crime increased 5.6% in the United States in 2020 from 2019. In Idaho in 2020, the FBI found that 3,610 incidents of violent crime were reported. by 107 law enforcement agencies. There are many complex reasons for this unfortunate increase. But one …
Read More »Rise in the death rate of law enforcement agencies [Opinion]
We need to support our law enforcement professionals. [Opinion] The United States has seen an increased rate of fatalities in the line of duty by federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Frankly, they were executions! The Federal Bureau of Investigation reported that 59 law enforcement professionals were killed while …
Read More »ADOT, DPS Partner to Strengthen Enforcement at Arizona Points of Entry
PHOENIX – Two Arizona agencies are teaming up to streamline and improve enforcement of commercial vehicle laws at points of entry at interstate and international borders. The Arizona Department of Transportation and Arizona Department of Public Safety partnership anticipates that 89 sworn ADOT officers and 49 non-sworn officers will be …
Read More »Bills tabled by Representative Walsh would make changes to law enforcement rules passed last year
19th arrondissement Representative Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, has pre-tabled two bills this week for the next legislative session. In a statement from Walsh, he states that; House Bill 1588, titled “Restore the Power of a Peace Officer to Engage in a Driving Chase where there is a reasonable suspicion that a …
Read More »Newark calls on social workers and community to slow rise in violence
NEWARK, NJ – The violence didn’t start overnight in New Jersey’s largest city. And it’s not going to end overnight, officials say. That was the message from Newark’s Director of Public Safety Brian O’Hara on Tuesday night as he outlined a plan to reduce violence in the city for the …
Read More »City council opposes proposal to remove law enforcement from metro stations
Story by Charlotte Dekle and Alison WangEditors photo by Erin leeStaff photographer City council approved a letter opposing funding for law enforcement in metro stations at its meeting on Wednesday, December 1. The letter follows a recommendation made by the Metro Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) that the larger Los …
Read More »Law Enforcement, Domestic Violence, Minorities, Family Rights Organizations Support Veto of Life-threatening Bill in Pennsylvania
Press release, Public Safety Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – In the wake of Governor Tom Wolf’s veto on Senate Bill 565 yesterday, nearly a dozen law enforcement, domestic violence, minority and family advocacy organizations have expressed their support for the veto to repeal legislation that would have made it easier to transport …
Read More »Shelbyville man reportedly leading law enforcement in pursuit through 2 counties
SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) – Authorities arrested a Shelbyville man on Tuesday after he allegedly led law enforcement officers in a car chase through two counties in eastern Texas. Joshua Bearden, 32, was held in Shelby County Jail for escaping arrest with vehicle, two counts of drunk driving 3 …
Read More »Capito and Manchin announce funding to hire law enforcement in three West Virginia counties
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (RW.Va.) and Joe Manchin (DW.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a total of $ 750,000 from Community Policing Services (COPS) in the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). ) Hiring program. This funding will be used to hire full-time …
Read More »Key news in Aiken, Richmond County
Public comment requested on accreditation at Aiken AIKEN, SC (WRDW / WAGT) Aiken Ministry of Public Security to conduct on-site assessment as part of a program to obtain re-accreditation from the Accreditation Commission of Enforcement Bodies laws. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s assessment will take place virtually. A …
Read More »KSP soldiers honored by Kentucky Women’s Law Enforcement Network
Police Officer of the Year and Member of the Year BURKESVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ / Press Release) – Kentucky State Police announced Friday that two soldiers have received awards from the Kentucky Women’s Law Enforcement Network (KWLEN) during a ceremony at Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park. Detective Leslie Strong received …
Read More »Kenosha activists call for peace and justice ahead of Kyle Rittenhouse trial
Jury selection for Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial begins Monday. Other members of the Rittenhouse coverage community told WISN 12 that tensions and anxiety are high as the trial approaches. executive director of Kenosha Leaders. “Either way, we want everyone to stay peaceful because it’s about getting justice for two young men. …
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