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    Chitose Suzuki | The Dallas Morning News | TNS
    Interim Dallas Police Chief Michael Igo told city lawmakers he is confident that the department could hire 280 to 300 new officers by the end of the September as the agency appears to be losing nearly as many officers as it hires annually.
    Hiring & Promotion

    Dallas Raises Hiring Goal to 300 Officers; Some Want to Go Higher

    Feb. 27, 2025
    Interim Dallas Police Chief Michael Igo told city lawmakers he is confident that the department could hire 280 to 300 new officers by the end of the September.

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    The controversial bill—signed by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox amid protests in Sal Lake City—goes into effect July 1 and bans unions for police officers and other public employees from negotiating contracts on behalf of the workers they represent.
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    Brother of killed Melvindale police officer reflects on life without him
    Hiring & Promotion

    Brother of Slain Mich. Police Officer Hired by Sibling's Department

    Feb. 7, 2025
    “Me and my brother went to school together for law enforcement. I stopped to get married. I was planning on being next to him as a partner," said new Melvindale Police Officer...
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    What I should have done … A collection of tips, trick and advice for every police and law enforcement officer just beginning a career.
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    10 Things Every Rookie Police Officer Should Know

    William L. Harvey
    Feb. 6, 2025
    What I should have done … A collection of tips, trick and advice for every police and law enforcement officer just beginning a career.
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    A Virginia delegate introduced a budget amendment for a 7% percent salary increase for sheriff's deputies across the state, but it was not included in a house bill.
    Hiring & Promotion

    Lawmaker Pushes for Improved Salaries for Va. Sheriff's Deputies

    Feb. 6, 2025
    A Virginia delegate introduced a budget amendment for a 7% percent salary increase for sheriff's deputies across the state, but it was not included in a house bill.
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    Capitol Police Recruit Officer Christopher Katz and the other recruits were visiting the federal training center in Glynn County and were off-duty when the crash happened.
    Honoring the Fallen

    U.S. Capitol Police Recruit Dies in Ga. Crash; 5 Recruits Injured

    Feb. 5, 2025
    Capitol Police Recruit Officer Christopher Katz and the other recruits were visiting the federal training center in Glynn County and were off-duty when the crash happened.
    West Long Branch, NJ, Police Department
    West Long Branch, NJ, Police Officer Dave Brosonski rescued an 11-year-old boy who had fallen through the ice of a lake Monday.
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    Roped N.J. Police Officer Wades into Icy Lake to Rescue Boy in Water

    Feb. 4, 2025
    West Long Branch Police Officer Dave Brosonski, who is trained in water rescue, entered a frigid lake to save an 11-year-old boy who had fallen through the ice.