Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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4 days ago

POST Commission approves training waivers, accepts late submissions to keep agencies in compliance At its March 20 meeting the POST Commission approved dozens of in‑service waivers and accepted late training and lesson-plan submissions for multiple small and medium police agencies, saying the actions keep officers and departments compliant while documentation is corrected.

The POST Commission has approved crucial training waivers to ensure police departments stay compliant, sparking a vital conversation on accountability and procedural integrity in law enforcement.

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1 week ago

Debate on SAFE Act pauses after DMV Q&A on 'safe' registration notation Committee heard extensive questions about S 585, which would add a 'safe' notation to vehicle registrations to alert officers to possible disabilities; DMV said the notation would replace the caduceus symbol and would not display diagnoses, and the committee moved to simply adjourn debate pending further review.

The SAFE Act, proposing a 'safe' notation on vehicle registrations to alert law enforcement of potential disabilities, has sparked intense debate and further scrutiny in South Carolina.

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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3 weeks ago

Sheriff reports arrests, weapons seizures and expanded anti-gang training in Ben Hill County Sheriff Lee Cone told the Ben Hill County commissioners that local law enforcement has made dozens of gang- and drug-related arrests, seized more than 25 firearms and is expanding training and school prevention programs while urging residents to use a joint app for updates.

Sheriff Lee Cone reveals a shocking wave of gang-related arrests and gun seizures in Ben Hill County, highlighting urgent community safety measures and ongoing investigations.

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3 weeks ago

Wood County sheriff marks anniversary of Deputy Michael Shannon's death, highlights joint training On the anniversary of Deputy Michael Shannon's 2003 line-of-duty death, Sheriff Sean Becker recounted the incident, the tactical response and subsequent conviction; he said joint interagency training and shared equipment have improved response and officer safety.

Sheriff Sean Becker reflects on the heartbreaking legacy of Deputy Michael Shannon's death, revealing the intense multi-agency response that followed and the vital lessons learned in officer safety.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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4 weeks ago

San Juan County to seek state HB2015 grant to fund two deputy positions and training County staff told the council they plan to apply for HB2015 funds to support two deputy positions, outlining a proposed $531,600 request covering wages, equipment, training and vehicle upfitting; council discussed long‑term funding options including a sales‑and‑use tax.

San Juan County is gearing up to apply for a $531,600 grant that could fund two new deputy positions and enhance training—could this be the boost our public safety needs?

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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1 month ago

DeKalb County swears in Class 142 as leaders highlight staffing gains and more than $30 million in public-safety investments DeKalb County formally graduated and swore in academy Class 142. County leaders announced hiring gains and said they’ve invested more than $30 million in public safety, and instructors presented awards to standout recruits.

DeKalb County just welcomed Class 142 of the police academy with a strong emphasis on public safety and a remarkable $30 million investment to enhance community trust and officer support.

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1 month ago

City explores regional 20-lane tactical range; retrofit at Redwood Elementary could halve costs Staff proposed a 20-lane, 50-yard Rocky Mountain Tactical Training Range to address valley-wide police training shortages, citing an initial $14–15M price tag or a $7.5M retrofit at Redwood Elementary in partnership with Granite School District that would offer preferential scheduling and halve the cost and avoid using City land.

West Valley City is tackling a critical police training space shortage with an innovative plan for a state-of-the-art 20-lane tactical range that could cut costs in half through a partnership with Granite School District.

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1 month ago

St. Johns County touts new Tactical Training Facility for deputies and regional partners County and sheriff's office representatives described a new Tactical Training Facility opened March 2025 with more than 15,000 sq ft of training space, rappel tower, live-fire range and a driving track to support deputies and regional law-enforcement partners.

St. Johns County unveiled a cutting-edge Tactical Training Facility, boasting over 15,000 square feet of advanced training space for deputies and regional law enforcement.

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Citizen Portal News Maryland

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1 month ago

Baltimore council hearing: arrests rise but prosecutors say cases lack evidence to win convictions At a Baltimore City Council Public Safety hearing, law enforcement and service providers described increased training and arrests but said prosecutors receive cases lacking forensic interviews and digital evidence; providers warned of limited youth shelter and long-term housing.

Baltimore's fight against human trafficking is intensifying, but prosecutors reveal a shocking truth: without the right evidence, many cases slip through the cracks.

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1 month ago

Grand Forks County selected as pilot site for prosecution-led diversion program The county's prosecutor described an 18-month, state-funded pilot for a prosecution-led diversion program that will accept limited, low-level offenders referred by law enforcement for tailored conditions and services; success metrics will be reported to the legislature.

Grand Forks County is launching a groundbreaking diversion program aimed at transforming the lives of low-level offenders, offering tailored support instead of traditional prosecution.

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Citizen Portal News Mississippi

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1 month ago

Rankin County authorizes sheriff's office to join regional eviction-assistance agreements, partner with Jackson State for interns The county board authorized the Rankin County Sheriff's Office to enter agreements with Itawamba, Lauderdale, Jones and Lincoln County sheriff's offices for eviction assistance and approved using Jackson State University's intern program for law-enforcement training.

Rankin County is stepping up to tackle eviction challenges by partnering with neighboring counties and Jackson State University for innovative law enforcement training!

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Citizen Portal News Kentucky

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1 month ago

DOCJT, KSP outline indoor firing‑range plans for Western Kentucky campus and Frankfort academy DOCJT described a Madisonville campus with a proposed indoor firing range estimated at about $51.7 million and said $50 million was previously allocated for first-phase campus work; Kentucky State Police requested a 20‑lane indoor range at its Frankfort academy to avoid repeatedly borrowing other agencies’ ranges.

Kentucky is investing $51 million in a new indoor firing range for law enforcement training, aiming to enhance safety and efficiency for our future officers!

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Citizen Portal News New Mexico

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1 month ago

Judiciary committee advances bill to shift police training standards to rulemaking despite opposition The committee advanced SB50, which moves some statutory in‑service training requirements into rulemaking and gives the Standards and Training Council flexibility; proponents said it allows modernized training while opponents warned it could remove enforceable refresher standards in high‑risk areas.

A contentious bill aiming to modernize police training standards is advancing, but critics warn it may jeopardize crucial refresher courses in high-risk areas.

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Citizen Portal News US

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2 months ago

State labs refine methods to distinguish hemp from marijuana after 2018 Farm Bill At an RTI webinar, Virginia and Colorado forensic lab leaders described how the 2018 Farm Bill and evolving USDA guidance prompted new testing approaches: Virginia validated field kits and set administrative screening thresholds; Colorado adopted semi‑quantitative GCMS/FID schemes and HPLC quantitation for plant material.

State forensic labs are revolutionizing their testing methods to clearly distinguish between hemp and marijuana, reshaping legal landscapes after the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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2 months ago

St. Johns County Sheriff's Office highlights new tactical training facility, partnerships and award A representative of the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office said the county's Tactical Training Facility, built in 2024 and opened in March 2025, provides more than 15,000 sq. ft. of training space — including a rappel tower, long-gun range and driving track — for deputies and partner agencies; the speaker said county leaders back the project and cited a regional public-safety award.

St. Johns County's new Tactical Training Facility offers over 15,000 sq. ft. of cutting-edge training space, including a rappel tower and long-gun range, supporting both local deputies and interagency partnerships.

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Citizen Portal News New Mexico

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2 months ago

Sheriff reports December spike in calls and three deaths, two homicides Grant County Sheriff said deputies investigated three deaths over the Christmas week (two homicides, one suicide), handled 54 domestic-violence calls, 32 crashes and four DWI arrests in December; he praised staff and noted training work to maintain certifications.

Grant County's sheriff reveals a harrowing December, with two homicides, a spike in domestic violence, and a community on edge.

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Citizen Portal News California

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2 months ago

Long Beach opens $33.1 million police academy, prepares to train largest recruit class City officials unveiled a state-certified Long Beach Police Academy, a $33.1 million training campus funded by Measure A, and said it will host its first class—'class 100'—in two days; leaders credited recent hiring reforms and new recruitment incentives for staffing gains.

Long Beach has officially opened its $33.1 million state-certified Police Academy, set to train the largest recruit class in history, marking a significant milestone in public safety investment.

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2 months ago

57th Annual Regional Criminal Investigation School - Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association - Connecticut 57th Annual Regional Criminal Investigation School, Newport Harbor Island Resort, November19-21, 2024, Drug Prevention Through Education

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Citizen Portal News Wyoming

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2 months ago

Transportation outlines $26.7M in exception requests; highlights trooper training costs and airport subsidy need WYDOT told the committee it seeks $26.7 million in exception requests including an $18.4 million one‑time capacity purchase agreement for small airports, plus law enforcement equipment and personnel reclassifications; agency said it costs about $96,000 to train a trooper and raised alarms about overtime exposure.

Wyoming's transportation budget proposal includes a crucial $18.4 million plan to keep air service alive for small communities, but it faces rising costs and urgent needs for law enforcement upgrades.

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Citizen Portal News New York

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3 months ago

Board reviews use-of-force reporting, training and statewide oversight consortium Board members discussed the department’s use-of-force forms, supervisory review practices, annual training requirements and the New York State oversight consortium; members asked how camera footage and reporting interact to trigger training or investigations.

The board's deep dive into use-of-force reporting and training reveals critical insights into how accountability is maintained in law enforcement.

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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3 months ago

Post Commission denies Murray County preemployment waiver, approves multiple academy transfers and 6‑month waivers The commission denied Murray County’s criminal‑record waiver for an applicant with a 2020 juvenile DUI, approved Monroe County’s military‑discharge waiver, and granted a string of academy‑transfer and six‑month waivers for officers from multiple counties; Cleveland State’s request to change academies was approved and a waiver to increase academy class size for 2026 also passed.

The Post Commission made waves by denying a key preemployment waiver while approving multiple academy transfers and six-month extensions for officers across Tennessee.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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4 months ago

Lacey staff lay out 2026 state priorities, seeking academy funding and help on public-defense costs At a Nov. 25 work session, Lacey staff presented a streamlined 2026 state legislative agenda that includes $1 million annually to run a regional law-enforcement academy at the Lacey training center, a funding mechanism for animal control, extension of an annexation sales-tax credit and requests to address new public-defense standards.

Lacey officials are pushing for $1 million annually to boost a regional law-enforcement academy and tackle rising public-defense costs as they unveil their 2026 legislative agenda.

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4 months ago

Top Gun - Pennsylvania Narcotic Officers' Association The Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania District Attorney's Association, Pennsylvania Narcotic Officers Association, Philadelphia Police Department, and the Pittsburgh Police Department will co-sp...

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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4 months ago

Marietta outlines new police training facility and warns state academy doubled to 20 weeks City staff previewed a modular police training building on Sawyer Road and the police chief said the initial academy requirement increased from 11 to 20 weeks as of January 2025, lengthening the time to field new officers.

Marietta is gearing up for a state-of-the-art police training facility, but a significant change in training requirements could delay the arrival of new officers on the streets.

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Citizen Portal News Colorado

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4 months ago

Clear Creek sheriff requests dedicated investigations sergeant, training funds as caseloads rise Sheriff's office staff told commissioners they have removed some noncritical line items from their original 2026 request but are seeking a new investigations sergeant, step increases for deputies, and additional training money to cover lost grant funding. Commissioners agreed to advance several items to the next budget workshop and to revisit some,

As burglary rates soar, the Clear Creek sheriff's office pushes for a dedicated investigations sergeant and increased training funds to tackle the rising caseload.

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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5 months ago

Judiciary panel advances bill requiring quarterly firearms simulation training for municipal police The House Judiciary Committee voted to report House Bill 1604 as amended after debate over scope and implementation. The amendment would expand a quarterly firearms and simulation training requirement to municipal police across the commonwealth and require the commission to make simulation training available at least twice per year.

A new bill just passed that mandates quarterly firearms training for municipal police in Pennsylvania, aiming to enhance officer preparedness following a tragic shooting in Sharon Hill.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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5 months ago

Sammamish police introduce first city K‑9, highlight training and community teams The Sammamish Police Department unveiled its first city-assigned K‑9, Falco, reviewed county canine oversight and deployment rules, and highlighted community engagement and marine training projects including the upcoming transition of the departments community engagement officer.

Meet Falco, the Sammamish Police Department's first K-9 officer, ready to enhance public safety and community engagement!

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Citizen Portal News Colorado

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5 months ago

STRAC and Stolfus release updated crash manual and short training videos for police and analysts Stolfus and Associates presented an updated crash manual and a set of 3–5 minute training videos produced for the Statewide Traffic Records Advisory Committee to clarify reporting fields and reduce downstream data cleaning.

Colorado's updated crash manual and training videos are set to revolutionize how law enforcement reports accidents, making data collection clearer and more efficient.

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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5 months ago

Virginia DMV launches free "Blue Envelope" to help drivers with autism during traffic stops Virginia DMV officials described rollout and early response to House Bill 2501's Blue Envelope program, a voluntary, confidential packet to help drivers with autism carry key documents and discreetly signal communication needs to law enforcement; presenters said the program launched July 1, 2025 and that outreach and training remain gaps without a専

Virginia's DMV has launched a groundbreaking "Blue Envelope" program to support drivers with autism during traffic stops, ensuring safer and clearer interactions with law enforcement.

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Citizen Portal News Illinois

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5 months ago

State's Attorney says state law will let officers use discretion on juvenile domestic-battery arrests; local training planned Kane County State's Attorney Mosser told the Judicial & Public Safety Committee that a recently-passed law will allow police to exercise discretion instead of mandating arrests in many juvenile domestic-battery cases, and the office will provide training to implement the change across Illinois.

A new state law in Kane County is set to empower police officers to use discretion in juvenile domestic battery cases, aiming to keep kids out of the justice system for minor incidents.

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