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The move will affect one class of about 50 officers, dropping the total sworn force to 9,890 by July 1. The council approved Santana's recommendation on...

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The North Carolina Highway Patrol has suspended its training academy as budget cuts force a hiring freeze.

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The Cleveland Division of Police's newest 42 cadets were able to complete their training after the police union and city agreed to a settlement when the...

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Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck said he expects severe cuts to sworn personnel, following the failure of a half-cent sales tax measure to fund public...

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Los Angeles County supervisors Tuesday said Sheriff Lee Baca's suspension of deputy overtime has dramatically reduced patrol operations and jeopardized...

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