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The Sheriffs Office has introduced a new payment method called Payit. We’ve chosen Payit™ to help offer faster, simpler, and more secure payments. When debtors want to pay online, they can select Payit™ and choose the account they want to pay it from. Debtors can see all their bank accounts – in one place. There is no need for them to sign up or enter card details. They pay securely via mobile or online banking with the correct details all pre-populated for them. Key benefits for debtors • Secure - No need to share card details and with bank-grade security • Simple - No tedious registration process • Fast - It takes just a couple of clicks to use Debtors can visit the link below. https://zurl.co/16mm. #Debt #Enforcement #Benefits #HighCourt #Banking

High Court Enforcement has introduced a new payment method called Payit. We’ve chosen Payit™ to help offer faster, simpler, and more secure payments. When debtors want to pay online, they can select Payit™ and choose the account they want to pay it from. Debtors can see all their bank accounts – in one place. There is no need for them to sign up or enter card details. They pay securely via mobile or online banking with the correct details all pre-populated for them. Key benefits for debtors • Secure - No need to share card details and with bank-grade security • Simple - No tedious registration process • Fast - It takes just a couple of clicks to use Debtors can visit the link below. https://zurl.co/l1Qj. #Enforcement #HighCourtEnforcement #Debt #Debtor #Natwest #Payment

"If it wasn't for the VEOs, I wouldn't be alive right now" This quote was from the several feedbacks I saw today during my meeting with a number of the 14 Victim Engagement Officers (VEOs) we now have in Bedfordshire Police. As part of the 2023/24 budget, I allocated funding for the Chief Constable to recruit seven additional VEOs, doubling their number. The totality of policing, which is one of my responsibilities as Police and Crime Commissioner, is much more than the number of police officers and amount of visible community police we have. A vast number (if not majority) of crimes take place away from sight of general public, they are happening in homes, online and in spaces where an officer on foot patrol cannot detect. This is a massively growing area of policing we must come to terms with, and I saw examples of this today. VEOs work with victims of serious, often sexual offences throughout their journey in the criminal justice system. From when an arrest is made (if necessary) to when a court sentence is issued, they work with the victim, providing incredible support, sometimes literally life saving support. In 2023 this expanded team of VEOs completed in excess of 2300 taskings. 200 per month on average. Did you know that now in Bedfordshire, Clare's Law disclosure requests has seen a 70% increase between 2022-23 (175 disclosures). 100% of all disclosures requests are now ready within 28 days, the legal requirement. When I first got elected, I asked the then Chief Constable about force performance on Clare's Law. The figure was extremely poor. Nearly three years later and thanks to the investment decisions and operational focus, we are in a much better place. In fact, urgent disclosures can now be ready in 24hrs. There are MANY MANY unsung heroes in policing whom the public will never see. No one ever asks me about them or queries how many of them we have. They don't wear a police uniform, the don't drive a marked police car, and they are not police officers either, but they are ABSOLUTELY essential to making Bedfordshire a safer place for our children, families and communities.

I believe that a burger will allowed in the courthouse in Arlington county Security Precautions For safety and security reasons, and to ensure the integrity of the judicial process, cell and smart phones are not permitted in the Judicial Center, except for courthouse equipment and the exempt groups listed in the Local Rules and Preferred Practices as summarized below. Everyone entering the building is required to pass through a metal detector. All possessions must pass through an X-ray machine. Electronic Devices Not permitted in Courthouse (see exempted groups below) The following devices are not permitted in the Courthouse (see exempted groups below and Local Rules and Preferred Practices): Cell and smart phones Laptops Electronic tablets iPads or iPods Pagers Personal data assistants Tape recorders Photographic or video equipment (cameras, video recording, etc.) Electronic communication devices Sharp objects such as knives and scissors Glass bottles and aerosol cans Weapons, pepper spray and mace Storage lockers are available offsite in the Detention Facility lobby, across from the Courthouse at 1435 N. Courthouse Rd. There are three locker sizes that cost between 25 to 75 cents. Exempted Groups Permitted Electronic Devices The following groups are exempt from the prohibition against possessing the electronic devices described above while in the Arlington County Courthouse (Judicial Center): Judicial officers. Active members of the Virginia Bar in good standing who present a valid government-issued photo identification and a validly issued Virginia State Bar membership card, and active members of a foreign state’s bar (see Local Rules and Preferred Practices). Individuals permitted by law or otherwise approved by an Arlington County Judge governing the judge’s courtroom and court proceeding. Current County employees with a valid Arlington Sheriff-issued or County-issued photo ID card. Current local, state, or federal law enforcement officers on official business with valid current government-issued photo ID. Certain building and maintenance tradesmen, equipment repairmen, and vendors who do not pose a security risk who are at the courthouse to employ their trade (see Local Rules and Preferred Practices). Court reporter or land record title searcher who requested and received an exemption from the Arlington County Sheriff (list maintained by Sheriff’s Office).

While directors need not run for the hills, the BHS case serves as a firm reminder that in times of distress directors need to be acutely aware of their duties and (importantly) who they owe them to. For those wanting to know more, please see the summary below. #restructuring #workout #specialsituations #privatecredit #aos #directorsduties #wrongfultrading

In September 2021, Ramsey County law enforcement leaders announced they would reduce minor, non-public safety traffic stops to reduce racial inequities, engender community trust, and better prioritize the use of law enforcement resources. Justice Innovation Lab partnered with the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office in April 2022 to study the impact of this policy change. JIL’s analysis found that the new traffic stop policy successfully reduced minor, non-safety-related vehicle violation stops, that this reduction narrowed racial differences in traffic stops and searches, and that the policy had no discernible effect on public safety.   “In America today, traffic stops are the primary way that police officers interact with the communities that they serve,” shares Jared Fishman, JIL Founder and Executive Director. “And nationwide, it's estimated that 20 million traffic stops happen every year. In Ramsey County alone in the four-year period that this report covers, there were approximately 200,000 of these community police interactions. These interactions can be stressful at a minimum and inconvenient. The tickets that can come out of these interactions can create debilitating financial penalties. And the burden has been disproportionately borne by people of color. Black drivers are four times more likely to be pulled over and nine times more likely to be searched. But we also know that far too often these interactions can turn deadly for both civilians and for law enforcement. Since 2017, at least 800 people have been killed in interactions that began with the traffic stop.” Watch the full video, “Creating Safety Through Trust: Ending Non-Public-Safety Traffic Stops in Ramsey County,” to hear community voices reflect on the impact of this policy change: https://lnkd.in/g6BT5yRT #ramseycounty #minnesota #trafficstops   Mark Haase, J.D. Dennis Gerhardstein Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Kelli Ross Metz Roseville Police (Minnesota) Saint Paul Police Department Norah Shapiro Rebecca Brown Laurae A. Caruth Whitney Williams Shiqueen Brown Kevin Miller Dr. Quintin Williams Brandon Gleaton Rory Pulvino

The IACP gives out an award "Looking beyond the license plate". Looking Beyond the License Plate Award recognizes the dedication and initiative of individual police officers whose daily efforts during traffic stops play a large part in preventing additional, more severe crimes. This award is designed to substantiate and document the importance of license plates as law enforcement tools and recognize officers who use license plates to prevent and detect both civil traffic violations and further criminal conduct. Not anymore. https://lnkd.in/exz56fNm

Get a deeper insight into the mayor’s perspective on police oversight, the city’s role and relationship with the law department, police and the oversight board, and the next steps for the CPOB. https://lnkd.in/g9sUims9

This may be of interest to some current or former Supervisory Police Officers. with the Department of Veterans Affairs Police. There are 1,246 potential class action VA employees and former employees in the class action. VA has mailed a postcard to the last known home address of each of the former employees with a different and specific Claim Number for each of them to use when filing their claim and their personal information on the official website which is Carson, Jr. v. United States. Click on this to get to the official website and to get info fm VA. I believe VA also sent an email to any of these people who are still employed by VA. Each current or former employee must use his or her individual "official claim number" in order to file their claim well before the final filing date of November 1, 2024. Have you received this postcard yet? Probably not because you moved several times? There is also a ''help desk" being installed by VA to provide former employees with their "official claim number" if they didn't get the postcard in the mail in order for them to file their claim. You and others who didn't get the postcard can call this "help desk" to get their official claim number in order to file their claim online. Please let me know if this works for you? I also have attached to this email a list of the names of each person who is eligible to file their official claim form. Please send this list and the contents of this email (without my name) to the Facebook page you told me about a while back that a group of cops use to communicate with each other? Let me know if they will send out info about filing a claim with the VA? Any questions please let me know? thanks Ira [https://lnkd.in/ewZNTGt2) Help Desk: 888-299-7541. CO-CLASS ACTION ATTORNEY, CARSON ET AL. V. U.S.

In an incredible display of modern law enforcement technology, officers in Liberty Township, Ohio, managed to capture a high-speed police chase using a dash camera. This chase, which reached pulsating speeds of up to 120 mph, ended in a crash. You can see the full video and read about the story at this link: https://lnkd.in/g2EZVkRm. Technology like this is rapidly becoming a crucial part of law enforcement. While the article does not specifically discuss body-worn camera audits, this incident shows how valuable video evidence can be. Body-worn camera audits like those provided by BlueDotte Audit offer an invaluable tool for law enforcement agencies to improve officer performance. By systematically evaluating the footage captured, departments can identify areas of strength, areas needing improvement, and help ensure that officers are delivering the highest level of service to the community. This not only furthers accountability and transparency but also aids in officer training and development, contributing to a safer community. Encourage your department to harness the power of this technology. Visit www.BlueDotteAudit.com today to learn more or schedule a consultation about how body-worn camera audits can enhance your officers' performance and community trust. Embrace the future of law enforcement today with BlueDotte Audit. Make the smart choice for your department and community.