cop

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They argue that with the dwindling number of cops, officials need to start investing more in community-led efforts that they say prioritize prevention over punishment and would go further in reducing crime.

From Los Angeles Times

The government's investigation came to a similar conclusion, blaming "irresponsible rogue cops".

From BBC

“This is really about evolving to a level in which we don’t have to send out cops or fire for basic-level need calls,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Volunteers handed out toys, a mariachi band played, cops passed out stickers of badges and greeted guests as they rounded the corners, politicians ate pozole.

From Los Angeles Times

The department is also making less-lethal devices — such as Tasers, beanbag shotguns and foam round launchers — more readily available to officers, while limiting the number of cops who have their guns drawn.

From Los Angeles Times