The proposal comes after a Minn. shooting that killed two police officers and a paramedic, where wounded officers were rescued using an armored vehicle purchased in 2008 Source: Police Updates U.S. House bill would lift armored vehicle restrictions for police
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Seattle approves $170M in raises for nearly 1,000 PD officers
The new contract raises starting pay for Seattle Police Department officers from $83,000 to $103,000, with a raise after six months up to $110,000 Source: Police Updates Seattle approves 0M in raises for nearly 1,000 PD officers
FBI reports assaults on LEOs in the US reached a 10-year high in 2023
Agencies reported 466 assaults with firearms in 2023, up from less than 200 officers assaulted and injured by suspects with guns in 2014 Source: Police Updates FBI reports assaults on LEOs in the US reached a 10-year high in 2023