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A new law in Illinois, championed by State Senator Michael E. Hastings, aims to address the national shortage of law enforcement officers. The Law Enforcement Recruitment and Retention Fund will provide grants to municipalities, higher education facilities, and nonprofits to aid in recruitment and retention efforts. This initiative is part
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New York State agencies, including the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, have joined the 30x30 Pledge to increase representation and experiences of women in law enforcement. The pledge is part of the 30x30 Initiative, a coalition of police leaders, researchers, and
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Mayor Andre Dickens' administration is prioritizing the city's police department, aiming to address a car shortage and other needs among sworn officers with the introduction of a Chief Operating Officer. Dickens spoke to the Rotary Club of Atlanta, emphasizing the importance of a business model for policing
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A state-led investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department has uncovered a pattern of "discriminatory, race-based policing" that has persisted for over a decade, according to a report released this week. The 72-page report, compiled after 700 hours of body-worn camera footage and interviews with dozens of officers, highlights
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The state of Minnesota's investigation into racial discrimination in policing practices, sparked by the killing of George Floyd in 2020, is set to announce its findings. The investigation, led by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, has been reviewing data on traffic stops, searches, arrests, and uses of
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The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba has confirmed plans to train police personnel on democracy and election policing, stating that the provision of a training program is "around the corner." The IGP, in a statement, assured Nigerians of improved security in the North East and
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Federal prosecutors announced that the U.S. Park Police and the U.S. Secret Service will update their policies governing protests in response to a settlement related to the violent police clearing of protesters from Lafayette Square near the White House on June 1, 2020. As part of the agreement,
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Dame Cressida Dick, the outgoing Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, has accused the "politicization of policing" of threatening trust in the criminal justice system. The criticism comes as she steps down after five years in the role, citing that she was forced to resign by London Mayor Sadiq
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Research published in Social Problems has investigated the role of race/ethnicity in predicting the enforcement of COVID-19 precautions in New York City. The study analyzed 311 police service calls related to social distancing violations, finding that Black and Hispanic communities are less likely to report such violations and more
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The Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) have introduced the bipartisan Invest to Protect Act, which aims to provide $250 million over five years to support small law enforcement agencies across the country. The legislation, cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and
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A critical lack of training for Nova Scotia police officers in intimate partner violence in the years leading up to a 2017 murder-suicide has been laid bare in a provincial fatality inquiry. The inquiry, which aims to prevent future deaths by making recommendations for institutional and government change, has heard
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The visible policing system launched in Kakinada city, especially in the two town police station area, has shown significant results. Under the leadership of Station House Officer (SHO) Peddireddi Ramachandrarao, the police have been conducting strict vigilance in and around educational institutions, resulting in the seizure of 950 kgs of
