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
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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
A New York Police Department officer likely saved a man’s life by using a potato chip bag as a tourniquet to slow the bleeding from the victim’s stab wound. Officer... Read More
Oshkosh police officers react quickly to rescue family from house fire
The Oshkosh Police Department was praised for their quick thinking after recently rescuing a family from a house fire. Police responded to a call around 7:30 in the... Read More
New Jersey police officer shatters window to save child stuck in hot car; offers to pay for the damage
An Island Heights, NJ police officer offered to pay for the damages after breaking a car window to rescue a boy who was trapped in the hot car. The child’s mother... Read More
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Matthew Vandenacre, a young man from Montana, has spent the last five years collecting patches from law enforcement agencies across the country. Having family and friends in the field, Vandenacre loves all things […]
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
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
Salt Lake City approves historic pay raise for police
The Salt Lake City Council has agreed to dramatic pay raises for the city’s union employees – especially for police officers. Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced on June... Read More
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