Committee gives SB1493 a do‑pass recommendation after amendment; bill would shift some attorney fees to employers when terminations are overturned SB1493, as amended, would require employers to pay taxable costs and reasonable attorney and expert fees when a superior court finds a law‑enforcement officer's termination was wrongful after an administrative appeal; the committee adopted a chairman’s amendment and gave the bill a do‑pass recommendation (final announced tally: 8 ayes, 2 present, 1 absent).

Arizona lawmakers just took a significant step to protect law enforcement officers by ensuring employers will cover attorney fees when wrongful terminations are challenged in court.

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Morton County commissioners authorize sales-tax collection, grant payouts and license renewals At their Dec. 12 meeting in Mandan, Morton County commissioners unanimously authorized the start of collections of a voter-approved $.01 sales tax, approved a $55,005.92 Back the Blue payout for retention bonuses, renewed five liquor licenses and adopted the Arrive 2050 metropolitan transportation plan.

Morton County commissioners are taking big steps forward by approving a new sales tax, retention bonuses for law enforcement, and renewing local liquor licenses!

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Elkhart police chief requests contract renewal, adopts promotion policy and urges public help after a string of shootings Police Chief Dan Millenese briefed the Board of Public Safety on a six‑month software contract renewal, changes to promotion rules, recent shootings and staffing, and asked the public to come forward with information on ongoing investigations.

Elkhart's Police Chief is not just renewing a crucial contract; he's also calling on the community for help as investigations into recent violent incidents unfold.

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Grants - NNOAC Foundation, Inc. The National Narcotics Officers' Associations' Coalition (NNOAC) Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to enhancing the training and resources available to law enforcement personnel. As calls for service incr...

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Committee advances bill to elevate some repeat battery offenses to felony status CS for SB 436 was reported favorably after an amendment correcting drafting language; sponsors said the bill adds prior convictions (including resisting an officer with violence) to the list that can trigger reclassification of misdemeanor battery to third‑degree felony to address repeat violent offenders.

A new bill in Florida aims to crack down on repeat violent offenders by elevating certain battery offenses to felony status, including cases of resisting an officer with violence.

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Council adopts sheriff pay matrix for 2026, agrees to review K‑9 and discretionary fund lines After debate about a judge’s order, the Scott County Council adopted Sheriff Jerry Gooden’s pay matrix for 2026; council also instructed staff to advertise and create K‑9 and other non-tax fund lines so donated monies can be used for equipment and vet bills.

The Scott County Council has officially adopted a new pay matrix for Sheriff Jerry Gooden, sparking discussions on the long-term financial implications and the future of K-9 funding.

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Committee approves grant program for ballistic glass in patrol vehicles after survivor testimony The committee advanced House Bill 967, which would authorize the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to run a grant program (subject to appropriation) allowing law enforcement agencies to apply for funds to install ballistic glass in patrol vehicles; witnesses including a sheriff, a nonprofit founder and an officer who survived an ambush testified about lives saved and program costs.

A new bill aims to provide crucial funding for ballistic glass in patrol vehicles, potentially saving the lives of law enforcement officers on the front lines.

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Committee extends time for law enforcement to process digital-search-warrant returns SB 442 would lengthen the statutory window for returning digital-search-warrant results from 45 days to one year to give law enforcement time to extract encrypted or voluminous data; the bill drew support from state and local law enforcement and passed the committee unanimously.

Florida's Judiciary Committee has unanimously backed a bill to give law enforcement a full year to process digital-search warrants, addressing the challenges posed by encrypted data and modern technology.

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Minnesota senators oppose ICE funding; House Small Business chair calls criticism 'rhetoric' and defends DHS functions Clips of Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith criticizing a recent ICE/DHS funding package were played; Rep. Roger Williams responded on-air, calling such commentary rhetoric, noting DHS functions remain funded and urging continued support and training for law enforcement.

Minnesota senators are sounding the alarm over a massive funding package for ICE, sparking a fiery debate on government policing and law enforcement support.

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GPD says only fallen-officers memorial can roll over; officials say $9.3M in FY25 funds now inaccessible Legislators pressed Guam Police Department officials about whether prior-year appropriations could be carried forward. Officials said only the $500,000 memorial appropriation may roll over; other FY25 balances totaling about $9.3 million are not available for departmental use.

The Guam Police Department reveals that only the fallen officers' memorial funding can roll over, leaving $9.3 million in FY25 appropriations completely off-limits!

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Lawmakers back bill to create nonreverting public safety workforce fund to address shortages House Bill 255 would consolidate existing public safety workforce appropriations into a single nonreverting fund to support competitive grants for recruitment, training and retention; law enforcement, corrections and counties testified that the fund would provide steadier support for vacancies and targeted hiring.

House Bill 255 aims to revolutionize public safety funding in New Mexico by consolidating resources into a single, steady fund to combat staffing shortages and enhance recruitment efforts.

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Ohio NARCO - Ohio Narcotics Association of Regional Coordinating Officers Ohio NARCO is a not for profit Law Enforcement Association serving Ohio’s Law Enforcement community, with over three-hundred members. NARCO strives to provide a forum for the exchange of information a...

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About Us - Ohio NARCO - Law Enforcement Association Ohio NARCO is a not for profit Law Enforcement Association serving Ohio's Law Enforcement community, with over three-hundred members. NARCO strives to provide a forum for the exchange of information a...

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New leadership info is now posted for the Ohio Narcotics Officers Association with the newly elected Executive Board listed on the site.
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Ross County commissioners approve routine minutes, multiple fund transfers and appropriations In a brief Jan. 5 meeting, the Ross County Board of Commissioners approved minutes, weekly bills and a series of transfers, appropriations and routine resolutions, including ARPA allocations and a transfer toward the law enforcement complex; all actions were approved by voice vote.

The Ross County Board of Commissioners made significant financial moves, approving over $8 million in ARPA allocations and crucial transfers to support law enforcement and community services.

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Ohio Task Force Commanders Association (OTFCA) Through a multijurisdictional approach The Ohio Task Force Commanders Association exists to promote professionalism, and collaboration while providing law enforcement services across the state of Ohio...

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Douglas County speakers cite crime declines and large counterfeit fentanyl seizure At a county event, speakers claimed recent drops in burglary, vandalism and auto theft and said deputies seized about 1,700,000 counterfeit fentanyl pills. Officials presented the figures as evidence that public-safety investments are working; the seizure and statistics were offered as speaker assertions and not independently verified.

Douglas County officials proudly announced a staggering seizure of 1.7 million counterfeit fentanyl pills, linking it to a significant drop in crime rates!

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Federal Way committee advances plan to join ICAC task force, citing investigator training and digital-forensics support Commander Michael Coffey asked the FedRack committee to approve an interlocal agreement joining the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force; councilmembers pressed for more data on caseloads and wellness safeguards and voted to forward the agreement to the Jan. 6 consent agenda for final approval.

Federal Way is poised to enhance its fight against online child exploitation by joining the ICAC Task Force, gaining vital training and support for its investigators.

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Public Safety committee urges state law to require police notification of suspected child abuse The West Allis Public Safety Committee unanimously approved a resolution urging state lawmakers to pass bills that would require Child Protective Services and other mandated reporters to notify law enforcement of threatened or suspected child abuse. Committee members cited the October death of Dante Campbell and said inconsistent notification rules

A crucial resolution has been passed urging lawmakers to ensure law enforcement is notified of suspected child abuse, sparked by the tragic case of Dante Campbell.

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