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Office of the Governor Greg Abbott via KLBK-TV
Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Pam Alexander-Schneider to the Texas State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision for a term set to expire Feb. 1, 2021, and reappointed David Gutierrez for a term set to expire on Feb. 1, 2023. Gutierrez, of Belton, was named chair of Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles by Abbott in 2015. He has 40 years of experience in criminal justice and law enforcement, including 11 years as sheriff of Lubbock County.
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KPRC-TV
A man whose vehicle was submerged in a pond was saved from drowning Sunday by an off-duty Harris County deputy, officials said. Deputy Arhelger said he was walking his dog around a retention pond when he noticed a blue-and-white Chrysler PT Crusier leave the roadway. He said the vehicle traveled about 30 yards into the pond and began to sink.
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PoliceOne.com
Government memos suggest Customs and Border Protection officials might need to change their hiring standards to reach President Donald Trump's desired number of agents. CBP acting Commissioner Kevin McAleenan said in the memos, obtained by Foreign Policy, that the department may need to make some changes to increase the number of their agents from 19,627 to 26,370.
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By Danielle Manley
 Did you know that 60 percent of students have a run-in with police during spring break travel? With so many spring breakers dealing with police officers, departments need to prepare their officers and enact appropriate regulations to mitigate dangerous situations and increase safety. The main issues with the law during spring break include violence, underage drinking and driving under the influence. These facts are not surprising, but they show what areas police departments need to focus on.
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PoliceOne.com
Attorney General Jeff Sessions painted a grim vision of violence in America, telling state law enforcement officials that a recent uptick in murders threatens to undo decades of progress. He pledged to "put bad men behind bars."
In his first major policy speech as attorney general, Sessions promised that combating violent crime would be a top priority of the Justice Department.
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Former sheriffs, including a former SAT president, help TAC Risk Management Pool members reduce their law enforcement operations liabilities. See consultant territories online. MORE
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Star-Telegram
Police recruit Ty Veltre made news earlier this week for traveling 1,300 miles to donate bone marrow to a 9-year-old Italian boy with leukemia. Veltre discovered he was a match for the boy through Hallie's Heroes, a foundation started by 8-year-old Fort Worth girl Hallie Barnard, who's looking for a match of her own. She suffers from a rare blood disorder called Diamond Blackfan Anemia.
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By Brian Stack
 It is just another typical day at work for police officer Emmanuel "Manny" Fardella, a member of the Cheyenne Police Department in Wyoming. Fardella serves as the school resource officer at Cheyenne's South High School. His day, like many who serve in similar roles in schools across America, begins by being visible as kids first enter the school in the morning. He walks the halls, saying hello to staff and students, working to develop positive relationships.
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Officer.com
The city of Dallas is feeling new pressure to increase security for police officers after a drive-by shooting narrowly missed a police officer and left a substation covered in bullet holes.
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PoliceOne.com
It is surprisingly common for law enforcement agencies to procure body-worn cameras before developing policy. This happens for a number of reasons, but usually it occurs because most agencies do not have a comprehensive understanding of the limitations, capabilities or liabilities of BWCs until officers begin using them in the field. It is essential to address BWC policy issues before going live to identify and mitigate any risks without the pressure of chasing a response when an issue surfaces.
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