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Gun Violence & Public Safety
Violence interruption, ERPOs, background checks, and prevention programs.
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What’s Keeping Portland from Stopping Crime?
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NYC-style crime prevention plan bid to drive down crime
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Open letter calls on Seattle City Council to fund arts with portion of increased police funding
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Critical Incident Training at Asotin Anatone Schools
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Minneapolis violence prevention funding in question after critical audit
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Jacobsen takes reins of WPD investigations division
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (639+ words) Holly Jacobsen receiving her pin from her husband during her captain ceremony. A familiar face within the Waverly Police Department is stepping into a new leadership role, following the retirement of longtime Captain, Jason Leonard, Holly Jacobsen has been promoted…...
Maryland Juvenile Services says it’s ready for new youth auto charge law
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