Lessons from an old-time copper
Younger people often see the older generations as, if not obsolete, certainly “behind the times.” In my younger years, I was as guilty of this as anyone. On the other Read More
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Younger people often see the older generations as, if not obsolete, certainly “behind the times.” In my younger years, I was as guilty of this as anyone. On the other Read More
Early this year, body-worn camera footage was released that showed a Florida deputy mistaking a falling acorn striking his vehicle with the sound of a gunshot. He then... Read More
Law enforcement officers rarely garner the universal acclaim that comes with some of the other first response professions. On most calls, there’s a victim who needs... Read More
In a heart-stopping incident that has since captured the attention of many on social media, a Brevard County, Florida, sheriff’s deputy showed remarkable bravery and... Read More
In a concerning trend sweeping across affluent neighborhoods in Southern California, authorities are warning of a surge in what they are calling “burglary tourism”... Read More
A crucial training gap exists: Most departments have plainclothes assignments, such as detectives and administrative command staff, but these officers rarely receive training regarding the myriad of topics associated with […]
In a pioneering move for Oregon law enforcement, the Bend Police Department has rolled out a groundbreaking new tool, Live911, aiming to revolutionize emergency response... Read More
In the wake of concerns surrounding school safety and the need for a rapid response to active shooter situations, thousands of school districts across the United States... Read More
A group of law enforcement experts has expressed concerns over the lack of transparency in the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) inventory of artificial intelligence (AI)... Read More
The Justice Department has announced the appointment of its first artificial intelligence (AI) officer in a bid to address potential problems brought about by the new... Read More
Recent reports are shedding more light on a controversial surveillance method adopted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which involves the use of push... Read More
A town in Pennsylvania is considering closing its police department. Unsurprisingly, the union that represents the officers there isn’t crazy about the idea. The... Read More
The small town of Ridgely, Maryland, has suspended its entire police force without explanation pending the results of an ongoing investigation, local officials say. The... Read More
In a revelation that has sent shockwaves throughout the community, it was recently discovered that the Houston Police Department (HPD) was forced to drop over 264,000... Read More
Following the impact of the Austin City Council’s decision to defund the police department in 2020, residents of Austin, Texas, are voicing their outrage over staffing... Read More
When most people think of American law enforcement, images of New York, Baltimore and the like come to mind. But the reality is that the vast majority of law enforcement Read More
In critical situations, it is imperative that the push-to-talk (PTT) function is easy to get to and...
COVID-19 is ripping through our country, depositing fear, illness, death and changing daily life as...
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