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The term militia is commonly used to define a military force that is composed of ordinary citizens to provide defense, emergency law enforcement, or service, in times of emergency without being paid a salary or committing to a fix terms of service. Lately the media has been flooded with news and stories surrounding a specific Michigan based militia group, Hutaree.

Based in Lenawee County, Michigan the Hutaree, or Christian Warrior, were raided by federal authorities this past weekend (March 28-29). It is believed that this group was in the process of plotting attacks on local law enforcement officials. The raids resulted in the arrests of 9 Hutaree members on the charges of seditious conspiracy, plotting to levy war against the U.S., possessing a firearm during a crime of violence, teaching the use of explosives, and attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction (homemade bombs).

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No one is whispering about the State of Michigan’s economic turmoil. It’s no secret that state-wide municipalities are facing devastating budget deficits. The City of Flint is currently facing a projected $8 million deficit, which more than half is represented by the general fund budget for public safety. Unfortunately, this is where Flint Mayor Dayne Walling plans to make cuts after announcing last month there could potentially be 57 Flint police layoffs.

As of now there is one officer per 627 residents in Flint a number that would increase to one officer per 900 residents with the layoffs. Flint already has more residents per officer than Detroit, Lansing, Saginaw, and Grand Rapids, which will only increase with the cuts. The average for cities the size of Flint is about one officer for every 526 residents.

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Social media continues to expand its already vast presence on the internet. The most prominent social media vehicle out there right now is Facebook. Everyday numerous of people, organizations, and company are jumping on the Facebook bandwagon, now including law enforcement agencies.

What originally started as an experiment, the Medina Police Department, Ohio, is now utilizing Facebook to help solve crimes and obtain suspects. This has started a trend with all law enforcement agencies across Northeast Ohio. Fans of the agencies Facebook pages are calling in tips and suspects are turning themselves in.

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