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A critical police intervention may have prevented further bloodshed in the case of a Minnesota man accused of recently killing two people and injuring two others,... Read More
I should have killed you before you were born!” my complainant yelled at her 16-year-old daughter, following up with “You’re the worst thing that ever happened to... Read More
As part of National Police Week, the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) recognized the courage and heroism of 70 law enforcement officers from across... Read More
The beginning of policing and the first forms of policing can be debated to some degree; however, most of us would agree that modern-day policing started with Sir Robert... Read More
Let me say this up front — this article will pinch a few nerves. I can already picture the expressions on some folks from my old agency reading this … Read More
The number of law enforcement professionals nationwide who died in the line of duty in the first half of 2025 decreased 53% compared to the same time period last year, […]
I believe that we in law enforcement are in the midst of a cybercrime crisis. With the global economy estimated to lose upward of $10.5 trillion in 2025, there is Read More
In today’s digital world, a police department’s website is often the public’s first and most important impression of the agency. Yet many departments have not... Read More
When news of the arrest of Telegram’s founder and CEO Pavel Durov first broke in August 2024, it sent shockwaves around the world. For many champions of privacy, this... Read More
Florida’s Volusia County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO) is the first law enforcement agency in the nation to implement ClearCase, a groundbreaking forensic device designed... Read More
While being an officer is difficult in any jurisdiction, Utah Department of Natural Resources Director Joel Ferry believes patrolling Utah’s vast outdoor spaces is... Read More
The Dallas City Council voted unanimously on June 25 to remove the college credit requirement for police officer applicants, in a move aimed at increasing recruitment... Read More
The East Texas town of Hawkins has taken a dramatic turn by eliminating its entire police department. On June 17, the Hawkins City Council voted to terminate the... Read More
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey welcomed 71 recruits from the Port Authority Police Department (PAPD) academy’s 123rd class during a June graduation at... Read More
Residents in one Virginia town are willing to accept higher water bills if it means they won’t be losing their police department any time soon. Purcellville, located... Read More
Dave, we got in a fight with some guy and they think he’s gonna die. Homicide detectives want to interview me. Do I need an attorney?” I was at home, 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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