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“The Goal Posts Are Moving:” Midland Fire Department Faces Uncertain Future Amid Pension Negotiations, Low Wages
09/12/2024

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) – “The tones are dropping again, but not for us to respond. We’re wanting the City Council to respond to this call. And I feel like they’re not.”“They could take this opportunity and be the hero. And be like ‘yeah, we’re going to step up and we’re going to own this.’”Continue r

Mayor John Whitmire Announces $10,000 Starting Pay Raise For Houston Police Cadets
09/12/2024

Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced Sept. 9 that new police cadets will receive a $10,000 raise when hired by the Houston Police Department.Whitmire said the raise and other additional incentives will help HPD to recruit and retain new officers. These incentives go into effect immediately.HPD cade

Las Vegas Sheriff Backs Police Union Against NFL Facial Recognition Policy
09/12/2024

After a Las Vegas police union said it won’t comply with the NFL’s new leaguewide facial recognition policy that’s coming to Allegiant Stadium, Sheriff Kevin McMahill said he has “contingency plans in place” to keep football games safe.The policy would require Metropolitan Police Department officers

Paterson Aims To Retain Police Officers With New Contract
09/12/2024

PATERSON, N.J. (PIX11) — There are many aspects to policing in Paterson, New Jersey.But this job, in New Jersey’s third largest city, does indeed come with certain hazards, and a level of intensity that often convinces Paterson’s cops to go looking for higher-paying, less dangerous work – in neighbo