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As Car Thefts Soar, N.Y.P.D. Targets Teenage Thieves – The New York Times
The police will designate a patrol car in each precinct to track stolen cars, and officials said half of those arrested in the thefts were under 18… Full story: As Car Thefts Soar, N.Y.P.D. Targets Teenage Thieves – The New York Times
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RPD begins release of police orders
In August, the Richmond Police Department published its general orders: procedural documents that activists and a judge had been requesting for months… Full story: RPD begins release of police orders
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Cure Violence helped cut violent crime in only 1 of 3 affected St. Louis areas, new study finds
City-funded Washington U. study says a decline in rates of violence in the Wells-Goodfellow area was likely due, at least in part, to the program. But the study found no.. Full story: Cure Violence helped cut violent crime in only 1 of 3 affected St. Louis areas, new study finds
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Syracuse cops’ compassionate panhandling crackdown: What do you need to get off the corner? – syracuse.com
A new police unit works to get panhandlers off of street corners and connected with services… Full story: Syracuse cops’ compassionate panhandling crackdown: What do you need to get off the corner? – syracuse.com
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Texas wanted armed officers at every school after Uvalde. Many can’t meet that standard | AP News
A vision of putting an armed guard at every school in Texas is crashing into the reality of not enough police or funding… Full story: Texas wanted armed officers at every school after Uvalde. Many can’t meet that standard | AP News
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Increase in fake prescription pills fuels record drug overdose deaths in the US
CDC study reveals deaths have more than doubled from the counterfeits, which are mostly laced with fentanyl.. Full story: Increase in fake prescription pills fuels record drug overdose deaths in the US
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Some small towns in America are disbanding police forces, citing hiring woes | AP News
America is in the midst of a police officer shortage. Agencies of all sizes are struggling to fill open positions… Full story: Some small towns in America are disbanding police forces, citing hiring woes | AP News
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Why CA police agencies are offering new bonuses and perks – CalMatters
California police departments are offering signing bonuses and double-digit raises as they compete to hire cops after losing officers in tight labor market… Full story: Why CA police agencies are offering new bonuses and perks – CalMatters
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Supreme Court asked if police dog’s paws violated Constitution
An Idaho police dog, Nero, found evidence of drugs in a car. A state court ruled the search was unconstitutional because he jumped at the door… Full story: Supreme Court asked if police dog’s paws violated Constitution
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Cities move to enact juvenile curfews to curb crime : NPR
At least a dozen cities are enacting or reinstating juvenile curfews to try and combat rising crime. Critics say they aren’t effective and target Black and Latinx youth… Full story: Cities move to enact juvenile curfews to curb crime : NPR