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A bill approved by Indiana lawmakers and awaiting the governor's signature would provide deterrents from law enforcement agencies poaching officers and from officers leaving for higher paying private sector jobs.
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Legislation Could Limit New Ind. Police Officers from Changing Jobs

March 21, 2025
A bill approved by Indiana lawmakers and awaiting the governor's signature would provide deterrents from law enforcement agencies poaching officers and from officers leaving for...
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Multiple reviews took a
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New Orleans Top Cop: Police Promotions Will Resume after Pause

Feb. 11, 2025
Reviews took a "deep dive" into allegations of bias and cheating in the ranking system for New Orleans police promotions and found that they were "unfounded," says Superintendent...
Brother of killed Melvindale police officer reflects on life without him
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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

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.
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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.
Seattle Police Department
The good news: For the first time since 2019, the Seattle Police Department hired more officers than it lost. The less-impressive news: The gain was a single officer.
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Seattle Police Department Sees Small Gain in Hiring in 2024

Feb. 4, 2025
The good news: For the first time since 2019, the Seattle Police Department hired more officers than it lost. The less-impressive news: The gain was a single officer.