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Shreveport Public Safety Committee discusses issues with new police substations

Friday, October 11 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — The Shreveport Public Safety Committee met this week to get an update on the status of the new police headquarters and substations. ... Read More.

San Antonio police chief to criminal Venezuelan gangs: Were coming for you

Thursday, October 10 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Texas law enforcement agencies are aggressively arresting men illegally in the country who are confirmed members of the violent Venezuelan prison gang, Tren de... Read More.

Seattle City Council approves $50,000 bonuses for lateral police hires

Wednesday, October 9 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council on Tuesday approved legislation to continue its hiring incentive program for police officers as part of a plan to address... Read More.

Spokane days away from intensifying downtown police presence and enforcement

Wednesday, October 9 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Following continual pleas from the community and some of its elected officials, Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall said on Monday that residents should expect... Read More.

Illinois State Police providing real-time GPS move over notifications

Thursday, October 3 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Illinois drivers using GPS assistance will soon have real time data provided by Illinois State Police on where they need to slow down and... Read More.

Shreveport mayor rejects city councils police station emergency declaration

Wednesday, October 2 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — Despite Shreveport city council members urging an emergency declaration on the police department headquarters, the mayor says he refuses to do so. ... Read More.

Proposed Seattle police budget increases 16% with overtime funding adjusted

Tuesday, October 1 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The Seattle Police Department’s proposed 2025-2026 budget is bigger, but includes changes to account for officers' high use of overtime. ... Read More.

Illinois quick hits: Man convicted of murder for shooting police officer; Illinois State University plans for 2% cuts

Friday, September 27 by The Center Square

Man convicted of murder for shooting police officer A man has been convicted... Read More.

Spokane police ombuds calls out media over misinformation about officer’s firing

Wednesday, September 25 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Spokane Police Ombuds Bart Logue took time on Tuesday to correct a slew of misinformation circulating in recent articles that suggest a police officer... Read More.

Seattle Police to stop responding to alarm calls amid depleted resources

Wednesday, September 25 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Starting next month, the Seattle Police Department will not dispatch officers to calls from alarm companies unless there is enough evidence of a person... Read More.