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Hometown Public Servant Now Leads Patrol Bureau

Joseph Mabin draws a few more head turns and conversations than he used to. Serving as the Interim Chief of Police from April to December of 2022, Mabin stepped up to lead the department while steppi... Read More
Patrol Bureau Joseph Mabin Deputy Chief of the Patrol Bureau

Meet Corporal Kevin Luljack - Pinellas County

“I truly enjoy being the FTO Corporal and having a part of assisting in the training of new recruits. This time is crucial in ensuring that the jail has new members who can pick up where we leave of... Read More
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Meet Deputy Tyler Bentley

“One of my favorite things about patrol are that I get to talk to people. My supervisors know I’m a bit chatty and sometimes find myself engulfed in talking to citizens on house checks, chatting on... Read More
Deputy Tyler Bentley Field Training Deputy Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

NJ cops will no longer arrest people who skip court, don’t pay fines on minor offenses

Acting New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin speaks at a March 30, 2022 press conference at the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office in Trenton. (Kevin Shea) By S.P. Sullivan nj.com TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s attorney general said this week that police officers will no longer arrest people who are wanted for skipping court dates for minor crimes or missing a payment. Police in the Gard... Read More
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