Uvalde families have said students in the district are not safe so long as officers who waited so long to confront and kill the gunman remain on the job.
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House Democrats close in on police funding bills despite tensions
The package would increase money for local police departments, including those with fewer than 125 officers, and provide aid for de-escalation training and mental health services.
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Wilton Police Chief Wilcox leaving post Nov. 1
Police Chief Heidi Wilcox is stepping down from the position Nov. 1. to center her “career goals” and focus on her home and family.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Massachusetts State Police dog shot, killed by suspect
The Belgian malinois, named Frankie, and his partner previously were honored with a medal of valor.
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Maine police union backs Golden, LePage in this year’s election
Law enforcement support for the Lewiston Democrat’s reelection bid is a surprise that counters most Republican criticism of lawmaker.
Posted inNation & World, New England, Uncategorized
Boston police unions challenge less-than-lethal force rules
Officers file a lawsuit objecting to City Council-passed rules they say are based on politics rather than public safety.
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Tips pour in about location of missing Sanford family
Sanford police are trying to locate Jill Sidebotham, Nicholas Hansen and their daughter, Lydia, who were expected to return from a camping trip last week.
Posted inNation & World
Supreme Court rules out suing police for Miranda violations
The issue in the case was whether the warning given to criminal suspects before they talk to authorities is a constitutional right or something less important and less defined.
Posted inNation & World
Michigan officer charged with murder in shooting of Patrick Lyoya
The 26-year-old Black man was on the ground when he was shot in the back of the head.
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South Portland firm’s vehicle-mounted pepper spray gun raises concerns
The company’s founder told a manufacturing industry group that the nonlethal weapon was inspired by Black Lives Matter protests during the summer of 2020.