Tag: Consolidation

York police departments merge after chief’s retirement | fox43.com

A York County police department announced this week it is merging with a neighboring law enforcement agency.
The Spring Garden Township Police Department said Thursday it will merge police services with York County Regional Police. 
The decision comes after the retirement of longtime Police Chief George Swartz Jr., whose retirement after 44 years was announced earlier this month.
— Read on www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/spring-garden-township-police-merger-york-county-regional-police/521-76c72a95-456b-4843-aff9-a83ca922bc29

Police Services Study Spring Garden Township York County, Pennsylvania FEBRUARY 2024

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Messenger: Calverton Park dissolves its police department. It’s a step in right direction. | State News | mycouriertribune.com

When it comes to policing in the St. Louis region, Chuck Wexler was ahead of his time.

A former Boston police officer, Wexler is now executive director of the Police Executive Research Forum, one of the nation’s foremost agencies dedicated to the improvement of law enforcement.
— Read on www.mycouriertribune.com/news/state_news/messenger-calverton-park-dissolves-its-police-department-it-s-a-step-in-right-direction/article_8f92419c-fc30-54b9-b802-b1120229a67c.html

In Depth: Talking All Things City-County Merger With Reps From Better Together, Municipal League | St. Louis Public Radio

On Tuesday’s St. Louis on the Air , host Don Marsh talked with backers of two competing approaches to a potential reunification of the St. Louis and St.
— Read on news.stlpublicradio.org/post/depth-talking-all-things-city-county-merger-reps-better-together-municipal-league

Better Together website

Better Together is a group advocating for consolidation of services in St. Louis.

Their report can be accessed HERE

Prospects for police reform | Modern Policing

Dr. Sam Walker is one of the leaders in police accountability. He is also one of my favorite authors.

Noted police historian and accountability expert Sam Walker discusses the prospects for ongoing police reform in this law review article. Despite reduced pressure from the federal government since 2017, he sees encouraging efforts within policing, some state and local governments accepting greater responsibility, and continuing interest from activists and the general public. Still, the prospects…
— Read on gcordner.wordpress.com/2019/01/14/prospects-for-police-reform/

East Pittsburgh considers dissolving police force after Antwon Rose shooting | TribLIVE

Are police departments one serious event away from extinction?

East Pittsburgh officials are considering dissolving the borough’s police force after one of its officers fatally shot an unarmed teen in June, Council President Dennis …
— Read on triblive.com/local/allegheny/13997067-74/east-pittsburgh-officials-consider-dissolving-police-force