Funding
While the Small and Rural Law Enforcement Executive Association is the new kid on the block, its ranks are building fast
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act includes funding to expand mental health and support services in schools
A total of $53 million is up for grabs this year to make schools safer
“Now more than ever, these efforts are essential in maintaining our public safety workforce, and this investment will help us do that.”
It is the first increase in the Seattle Police Department’s budget since the City Council began reducing funding in 2020
The measure, which would provide $300 million over five years to PDs with no more than 125 officers, was one of several policing bills passed
“By investing in our law enforcement agencies and peace officers, we’re investing in the safety of our citizens,” said Governor DeWine
“Each agency’s needs may be slightly different, but they share a common goal of creating safer communities and my office is proud to support them,” Gov. Mike DeWine said
The grant will assist law enforcement in identifying, arresting, and prosecuting violent crimes and prolific property crimes
Three new safety measures include a communications tower, tactical equipment and ballistic shields
Federal money will allow communities to send mental health workers instead of police to incidents that involve non-violent behavioral health emergencies
“Restoring the wages police officers deferred to ensure city services were not cut during the global pandemic is the right thing to do.”
“I encourage all eligible LE agencies to apply for this additional funding as we work together to keep all Texans safe,” Gov. Greg Abbott said
The Public Safety Officer Support Act supports first responders who experienced PTSD or died by suicide following exposure to certain traumatic events
“If you leave prior to two calendar years, you’re going to reimburse us,” said Police Chief Charlie Stiegelmeyer
The federal money can be used to supplement officers’ pay or cover the cost of law enforcement certifications and other efforts to expand the police force
The measure will leave the community with up to five fewer LASD deputies on patrol at a time when crime has increased 137%
“The department recognizes that these changes will affect response times for certain calls,” a Facebook post read
Biden will encourage communities to spend more before the summer, which typically brings a spike in violent crime
In a letter to Nancy Pelosi, 19 lawmakers asked the House Speaker to hold a vote soon
Wanting equitable wages for rural cops is not about greed or ingratitude, it’s just economics
The proposal also calls for $30 billion over the next decade to expand law enforcement and crime prevention
Here’s a look at how the historically high prices have changed law enforcement operations
A2886 cleared the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee after advocates for the measure argued that it’s a matter of life and death for their coworkers
As fuel prices skyrocket, look for ways to control fuel costs now, prepare for the long-term and address employee morale
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Opioid settlement funding will continue for 11 to 18 years, and it is expected that more settlements will be forthcoming. Is your agency getting its share?
The president used his annual address to make his thoughts on “defunding the police” crystal clear
Officials pointed to an increase in violent crime in specific counties and across the state in recent years
Six different bills take aim at police recruiting, including funding for degree programs, continuing education and marketing
The biggest piece of the proposal would boost salaries, bonuses and scholarships for state police agencies
The grant will be used to equip more than 700 front-line patrol officers across 11 police departments
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