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2 days ago | 
gov1.com | Joanna Putman
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state lawmakers have approved a $100 million grant program aimed at addressing critical police staffing shortages across the state, offering local governments a new path to fund public safety even when voters have rejected tax increases in the past, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported. House Bill 2015, which passed on April 27 and is expected to be signed by Gov.
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3 days ago | 
gov1.com | Joanna Putman
FAIRFAX, Va. — The Fairfax County Police Department offered a behind-the-scenes look at its Real Time Crime Center (RTCC), a nearly two-year-old facility that has played a key role in solving over 6,500 cases with the help of integrated technology and live intelligence tools, WUSA reported.
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5 days ago | 
police1.com | Joanna Putman
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state lawmakers have approved a $100 million grant program aimed at addressing critical police staffing shortages across the state, offering local governments a new path to fund public safety even when voters have rejected tax increases in the past, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported. House Bill 2015, which passed on April 27 and is expected to be signed by Gov.
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6 days ago | 
police1.com | Joanna Putman
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In an effort to address what officials describe as “video game-styled” driving on California’s highways, the California Highway Patrol is rolling out 100 specially marked patrol vehicles designed to combat aggressive and reckless behavior on the road, according to an agency news release.
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6 days ago | 
police1.com | Joanna Putman
DUANESBURG, N.Y. — New York State Police released body camera footage showing a suspect shooting a trooper at close range during a traffic stop, WNYT reported. On June 16, 2023, State Trooper Richard Albert pulled over a car that was traveling at more than 100 mph. As Albert approached the vehicle, the suspect fired a handgun out the window, striking Albert in the shoulder, video released on May 8 shows. Despite being wounded, Albert returned fire and continued to engage the suspect in a shootout.
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6 days ago | 
police1.com | Joanna Putman
HARRISBURG, Fla.— The Pennsylvania State Police announced they are transitioning away from using shotguns as part of their standard equipment, shifting instead to exclusive use of .223-caliber rifles, WHP reported. A state police spokesperson said the decision is part of the agency’s ongoing evaluation of its equipment needs, noting that the .223-caliber rifle provides operational advantages such as a longer effective range.
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6 days ago | 
gov1.com | Joanna Putman
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Arlington Police Department announced a major expansion of its Drone as a First Responder program, according to a department news release. Originally launched to assist with fireworks-related calls during major holidays like the Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve, the DFR program now supports a broader range of in-progress emergencies, including burglaries, assaults and missing persons, according to the release.
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1 week ago | 
police1.com | Joanna Putman
FAIRFAX, Va. — The Fairfax County Police Department offered a behind-the-scenes look at its Real Time Crime Center (RTCC), a nearly two-year-old facility that has played a key role in solving over 6,500 cases with the help of integrated technology and live intelligence tools, WUSA reported.
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1 week ago | 
police1.com | Joanna Putman
SEATTLE, Wash. — The University of Washington reported more than $1 million in damage to its Interdisciplinary Engineering Building following a violent pro-Palestinian protest that led to 31 arrests and the temporary closure of the nearly brand-new facility, KOMO reported. The May 5 confrontation began when protesters affiliated with the student group SUPER UW occupied the building, barricading entrances with furniture and e-scooters, and blocking nearby streets, according to the report.
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1 week ago | 
police1.com | Joanna Putman
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Arlington Police Department announced a major expansion of its Drone as a First Responder program, according to a department news release. Originally launched to assist with fireworks-related calls during major holidays like the Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve, the DFR program now supports a broader range of in-progress emergencies, including burglaries, assaults and missing persons, according to the release.
