THE WEEK IN POLICING

JUNE 2-8, 2024

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***These are the stories, not my opinions***

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CULTURE

CALIFORNIA LAW BARS EX-LAPD OFFICER MARK FUHRMAN, WHO LIED AT OJ SIMPSON TRIAL, FROM POLICING

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LINK: https://nypost.com/2024/06/08/us-news/california-law-bars-ex-lapd-officer-mark-fuhrman-who-lied-at-oj-simpson-trial-from-policing/

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USE OF FORCE

New San Diego police Tasers will have double the range, far less voltage and 10 barbs

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LINK: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/story/2024-06-09/new-san-diego-police-taser-10

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Hapeville officer arrested for violating oath, repeatedly using Taser on man in police custody

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LINK: https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/fulton-county/hapeville-officer-arrested-violating-oath-repeatedly-using-taser-man-police-custody/5HB7HL6KKNFWZIICZUYSAQSML4/

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LEADERSHIP

LA police chief defends latest crime numbers

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LINK: https://www.foxnews.com/video/6354573148112?

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Austin interim Police Chief Robin Henderson not applying for permanent position

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LINK: https://www.statesman.com/story/news/local/2024/06/07/interim-austin-police-chief-robin-henderson-not-applying-permanent-position/74003658007/

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RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION

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How Northwest Florida law enforcement are improving recruitment, retention efforts

LINK: https://www.weartv.com/news/local/foley-boosts-police-pay-to-55000-to-improve-recruitment-and-retention-efforts

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TECHNOLOGY

Chula Vista tried to withhold police drone footage. Then a Latino newspaper fought back

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LINK: https://calmatters.org/commentary/2024/06/chula-vista-police-drone-lawsuit/?utm_source=newsshowcase&utm_medium=gnews&utm_campaign=CDAqEAgAKgcICjCbvYILMJ-8_wIwwLCFAw&utm_content=rundown

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POLICE TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Chicago Police Department showcases protest training ahead of Democratic National Convention

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LINK: https://abc7chicago.com/post/dnc-2024-chicago-police-department-showcases-training/14918890/

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