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Friday, March 18, 2011

Safety for cops and the community

The news media is overflowing with stories out of Wisconsin, Ohio and other parts of the country placing daily blame on public sector salaries and benefits for present economic woes.  Police officers are being laid off across the U.S. in numbers not seen since the 1970's.  On the streets officers are being killed at alarming rates that have increased over the past two years.  Where is the accountability at the local, state and federal level for officer safety? 
http://www.policeone.com/patrol-issues/articles/3439420-Accountability-and-officer-safety-Whos-got-our-backs/

Police Memorial

R.I.P. Detective Falcone, City of Poughkeepsie P.D., killed in the line of duty, February 18, 2011.
http://www.policeone.com/patrol-issues/articles/3385216-Mourning-our-slain-LEOs/