The code of silence is a lie
That’s right. I said it. It’s a lie. That does not mean it does not exist. What it means is the belief that covering for another officer’s misdeeds will somehow... Read More
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The code of silence is a lie
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New York police officers and youth volunteers team up to distribute food and feed Harlem community during pandemic depression
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Dallas P.D. named N.C. Law Enforcement Agency of the Year for second consecutive year
The North Carolina Police Executives Association has chosen the Dallas Police Department as its North Carolina Law Enforcement Agency of the Year for the second year in... Read More
Waitress thanks Phoenix officers for saving her life
A Phoenix 5 & Diner waitress and her boss expressed their gratitude to local police officers recently for their vigilance and quick thinking that helped saved the... Read More
Road rage incidents spike during the pandemic
Police are warning the public about an increase in road rage altercations due to pandemic-related stress. Road rage, while a problem before the pandemic, has gotten... Read More
NYPD officer saves man’s life by using potato chip bag as makeshift tourniquet
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The code of silence is a lie
That’s right. I said it. It’s a lie. That does not mean it does not exist. What it means is the belief that covering for another officer’s misdeeds will somehow benefit you — […]
Federal court rules Baltimore’s use of aerial surveillance footage is an unconstitutional violation of Fourth Amendment
A federal appeals court has ruled that Baltimore Police Department’s aerial surveillance program amounted to a warrantless search and therefore violated Fourth... Read More
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Tackling West Virginia’s drug crisis through information sharing
When investigating drug-related offenses, what needs to be done to alleviate the overall impact of the crime? Arrest your most chronic offenders? Work with state... Read More
Ring used LAPD officers as brand ambassadors in controversial marketing strategy
The internet-connected home security camera company known for its doorbell camera, Ring, used LAPD officers as influencers in their controversial digital marketing... Read More
Houston police launch “transparency hub” to build trust with public
The Houston Police Department has launched its “transparency hub,” a website that aims to increase transparency and accountability within law enforcement after a... Read More
Hackers release Presque Isle Police Department files on dark web in cybercrime wave
Ransomware hackers have released sensitive data from the Presque Isle Police Department in Maine after threatening to do so if an undisclosed ransom was not paid... Read More
You are the police department
Across the nation, law enforcement officers are being challenged. Use of force is a national hot button, along with perceptions of systemic racism and civil protest... Read More
D.C. police say politicians “won’t let them do their jobs” after Nationals Park shooting
After a shooting that left three wounded at a Washington Nationals baseball game, the D.C. police union took the opportunity to lash out at elected officials. The union... Read More
Postal police force faces setbacks amid surge in mail theft
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) police force is complaining of hampered operations due to pandemic-related defunding amid a spike in mail theft. Postal Police... Read More
High housing prices are an obstacle for law enforcement recruiters in North Idaho
The Coeur d’Alene Police Department in Kootenai County, Idaho, doesn’t have a problem recruiting officers. Just the opposite – applications continually flow in... Read More
Hertford Police Department disbanded to save town money
The Hertford Police Department in North Carolina has been disbanded in an effort to save the town money. According to Fox 8, the Hertford Town Council voted to disband... Read More
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