Dallas Police Struggle to Rebuild Reputation After Turbulent Era
A chaotic period in Dallas policing has sparked questions about officer performance and leadership as 3,000 officers face funding gaps, vehicle shortages, and pay cuts. The fired chief Terrell Bolton faces a wrongful termination suit while officials seek a May hire for a new chief. Retired commander Grant Lappin recalls the department’s former progressive image and community policing efforts.
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Bolton
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Lappin
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Well blowout evacuees return home in Carlsbad
About 1,200 people evacuated after a natural gas well leaked four days ago were allowed to return home in Carlsbad New Mexico. Police evacuated 462 homes and nearby offices while crews worked to flare off gas and cap the well with an expected 30 day effort.
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Liz Baggs
New Mexico
County Sheriff lauds reserve deputies as vital law enforcement
Sheriff Mark Donaldson praises reserve deputies for transporting detainees and assisting with patrols, warrant drives, and civil papers. Reserves must complete peace officer academy, provide gear, and often fund tuition and equipment costs. Many later become full-time deputies, with five sergeants and one lieutenant rising from the reserve ranks.
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Donaldson
Gary Duesler
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Duesler
Mike Griffis
COP Volunteers Aid Police with Patrols and Accident Scenes
OPD officials praise Citizens on Patrol for delaying impounds, reporting suspicious activity, delivering paperwork, and assisting at crashes. COPs sometimes reach wrecks first, enhancing safety until officers arrive. They help on National Night Out and can issue parking tickets, freeing officers for calls.
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Rumsfeld not rushing al-Qaida leader bin Laden search
Defense Secretary Rumsfeld said the military’s pursuit of Osama bin Laden shows normal activity and should not be hype. He cautioned uncertainty about bin Laden’s status and location, noting the hunt remains a daily effort without a definite timetable.
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Long line forms for second season of The Apprentice
In Burbank California more than 1 000 hopefuls queued outside NBC studios for an Apprentice season two audition. Trump was not present, with producers staging arrivals in New York instead. Casting chief Rob LaPlant sought real people ready to speak up and react to topics.
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NBC
Donald Trump
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San Francisco
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Rob LaPlant
Bush hosts benefit concert at Ford's Theatre for Lincoln site
Washington officials and former presidents attended a charity show for Ford's Theatre raising over 1.4 million dollars. President Bush and first lady Laura Bush spoke as six Medal of Honor veterans joined the audience and the Lincoln box was draped in flags. Laura Bush received the Lincoln Medal for historic site preservation efforts.
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Odessa American Contact and Subscription Information
Public notice style item listing Odessa American contact details including addresses, phone numbers, editors and departments, business hours, ad placement, fax lines, and subscription rates with holiday notes and website.
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