Demand “the why”
We’ve all done it, telling people what to do instead of explaining why they need to do it. It’s in our nature as cops. It’s efficient, direct and achieves the... Read More
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Reality bites
City leadership placing value on the quality of law enforcement
Over two decades of catching online predators
FBI program targeting child abusers and pedophiles continues building impressive track record
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New study suggests diversity can improve law enforcement
Over the last year the media’s spotlight has been fixed on African American deaths by police, triggering public outcry and calls for reform. One suggestion to reform... Read More
Paging Dr. Oz: N.J. police receive backup from a celebrity doctor
Port Authority police officers rushed to save a man who collapsed at Newark Liberty International Airport Monday night — but not without some assistance from a famous... Read More
Cape Coral Police Department testing mountain e-bikes for patrol
Cape Coral police are considering adding electric mountain bikes to their list of transportation options. According to an article in the Fort Myers News-Press, CCPD... Read More
Yale Police officers rescue 6-month-old baby found in stolen car
Yale Police officers are being called heroes after locating a stolen car with a 6-month-old baby inside, according to a News8 report. Hamden Police in New Haven,... Read More
Cheeto dust leads to bust
Police in Oklahoma recently caught a burglary suspect red-handed (or should we say orange-handed) thanks to brightly colored Cheetos snack dust. Tulsa Police Department... Read More
The force is strong with this one
Halloween is well-known as one of the more … interesting nights of the year for police officers. And this year, an officer in Las Vegas gave us a story to remember... Read More
Dude, where’s my car?
Sheriff gets a suprising answer
We’ve all heard of the old “move the car” prank, right? While someone isn’t paying attention, you grab their keys, hop in their car and move it somewhere close... Read More
Dressed to impress
K9 Chico became a fashion sensation on social media when he posed for a new ID badge wearing his handler’s uniform, complete with tie. The Orange County Sheriff’s... Read More
How to retire angry
You’ve got years in this pursuit — don’t let your investment slip away
Reflecting on all the changes this job has molded into your life and character, most of you see it as a net plus. Sure, there are some minuses, but still … those... Read More
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Berkeley passes sweeping police reforms
Berkeley City Council has unanimously approved and passed a package of police reforms aimed at reducing racial disparities and conflicts in policing, which come on the back of the city’s $9 million reduction […]
Technology gives police an edge in chases
Technology is changing most industries out there today, including law enforcement. While the majority of technological progress is in the digital and information arena,... Read More
Data-driven investigations
Vehicle technology aids law enforcement
Nearly three years ago, Chris Prevette, a detective sergeant with the Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit, made the unprecedented decision to access the data from... Read More
Police technology: Why so far behind?
In 2014, I was in a training class, learning how to use my police department’s records management system (RMS) when the instructor opened by saying, “Do not use the... Read More
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police use key technology to battle crime wave
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are turning to a useful technology to connect the dots between crime scenes and bring criminals to justice, detailed in a report by WCNC... Read More
Denver police gun detection technology pays off
According to a Denver Fox31 KDVR report, Denver PD’s gun detection technology (GDT) led to nearly 100 arrests and over 100 illegal firearm confiscations in 2020... Read More
Union says “many” U.S. Capitol Police officers want to leave the agency
The ramifications of the January 6 Capitol insurrection are still being felt among U.S. Capitol Police officers. So much so that “many” members of the agency want to... Read More
NYPD disciplinary records made public
Federal appeals court upholds release of thousands of police disciplinary files
A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday to uphold a state law allowing the public release of New York City Police Department officer disciplinary records. The decision... Read More
Raising the bar
California proposal would require college courses for all new officers
In an effort to embrace constructive reform, the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) and California Police Chiefs Association (CPCA) recently... Read More
Retirements up, recruiting down
Agencies across the nation brace for staffing shortages of sworn personnel
When Michael Lappe, vice president of the board of trustees for the Policemen’s Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago, registered the retirements of nearly 60 Chicago... Read More
Maryland considers repealing officers’ bill of rights
Police reforms on docket for 2021 legislative session
When Maryland’s House of Delegates convenes for the 442nd legislative session next month, lawmakers will be asked to consider voting on a list of police reforms,... Read More
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