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February 05, 2013
States propose limiting police use of UAVs

States propose limiting police use of UAVs

Police agencies have said the drones could be used for surveillance of suspects, search and rescue operations, and gathering details on damage caused by natural disasters - Full Story
February 05, 2013

Ex-Fla. cop pleads guilty to child porn

By Patty Ryan Tampa Bay Times TAMPA — On Monday, a Valrico man charged with possessing child pornography... - Full Story
February 05, 2013

'Conciliators' will decide on raise for Ohio sheriff's staff

The Fraternal Order of Police, representing 18 deputies, eight dispatchers and six sergeants, requested a three percent raise in each of the next three years - Full Story
February 04, 2013

Chicago police to stop dispatch for certain crimes

Police will no longer respond in person to crimes in which no one is in imminent danger - Full Story
February 03, 2013

Wash. PD calling for reserve officers

A 16-hour-per-month minimum commitment is required upon completing the program - Full Story
February 03, 2013

Campus cop patrols with a smile and a saddle

Flapjack Attack — whom Officer John Bagdovitz simply calls Jack — has been on patrol since 2008, after the vice president for student affairs suggested it would be a good idea for the campus force to acquire a horse - Full Story
February 03, 2013

Officials probe use of Calif. DOJ helicopter at homecoming football game

In the incident, caught on video and uploaded to YouTube, a DOJ agent allegedly drops a football from the helicopter to his son, a player, on the field - Full Story
February 02, 2013

Chicago police superintendent announces reassignment of 200 officers

The officers in administrative positions will join existing Area Saturation Teams and focus on preventing gun violence - Full Story
February 01, 2013

'Routine' stop yields a pound of meth

The Hickory Daily Record LINCOLNTON, N.C. — more than a pound of methamphetamine was seized Wednesday... - Full Story
February 01, 2013

Ex-Ga. cop pleads not guilty to homicide charge

By Rachel Brown The Dalton Daily Citizen VARNELL, Ga. — James Smith, the former Varnell police... - Full Story



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