Are you mentally ready for retirement?
If you had to retire tomorrow, would you be ready? With the recent civil unrest and the anti-police climate in some cities, some officers are saying they’d be thrilled... Read More
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Speed versus accuracy
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Coping with chronic pain
Learn these proven body–mind techniques and you’ll cope better
LE deaths up in 2020
Number of cops shot and killed climbs along with COVID-19 fatalities
Last year, law enforcement lost hundreds of officers. According to the Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP), 281 law enforcement professionals died by December 18, which... Read More
Attorney General’s Distinguished Service in Policing Awards
DOJ honors cops’ heroic actions and commitments to communities
Last month, the U.S. Department of Justice named the recipients of the fourth annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Policing. Of the more than... Read More
How does your agency prepare for a mass casualty incident response?
For the most part, officers are generally not accustomed to working as a team, unless they are part of a specialized unit. If a mass casualty incident (MCI) were to... Read More
Paving the road for leadership
If you’re intending on making a career in law enforcement, you’re going to become a leader, whether you plan to or not. Maybe it’s by promotion or simply by... 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
Ousted police chief makes his departure brief — literally
It’s safe to say residents of Croydon, New Hampshire, a town of fewer than 800 people, were not expecting its board’s decision to disband its one-man police... Read More
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Tesla wins savings race
Indiana police chief says electric vehicle proves to be a smart investment
Bargersville Police Department in Indiana may only employ 14 full-time officers, but they ride in style while on patrol. Last month, the town council approved Chief Todd Bertram’s request to add two more […]
Tesla wins savings race
Indiana police chief says electric vehicle proves to be a smart investment
Bargersville Police Department in Indiana may only employ 14 full-time officers, but they ride in style while on patrol. Last month, the town council approved Chief Todd... Read More
Pause before posting
Law enforcement faces different standards on social media
From seemingly innocuous attempts at humor to venting political frustration, social media platforms have become popular venues to share thoughts, photos and opinions... Read More
The importance of breaking encryption
Agencies across the country use tools to tap into smartphones
Since the introduction of first iPhone in 2007, there’s been a battle between Apple and law enforcement regarding the device’s encryption capabilities. Apple and... Read More
Using technology in the fight against crime
This shouldn’t shock anyone, but we live in a society that is reliant on ever-expanding technology. With technological advancements come new ways for criminals to take... Read More
Drones help law enforcement reach the homeless
The coronavirus is a threat to everyone, but the homeless population is particularly at risk. They often survive outdoors and do not have regular access to health care,... 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
The fight for diversity
Police departments continue to encounter obstacles in recruiting people of color
After months of protests over reports of controversial use-of-force incidents and a global pandemic, it’s no wonder many police departments are struggling to attract... Read More
Team Blue petitions to regulate protests
After an eventful summer of protests that included an occupation of a six-block radius of downtown Seattle, leaders of several law enforcement unions in Washington state... Read More
Police shoot down CA reform bill
Law enforcement unions and groups call for a collaborative approach to legislation
Police unions and law enforcement groups in California scored a victory recently when they were able to shoot down a “rushed and haphazard” bill that would have made... Read More
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