New York Governor Kathy Hochul visited Rochester on October 24 to highlight New York State’s $24 million investment in modernizing law enforcement technology and equipment across Monroe County. The initiative, […]
Archives for October 2025
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Announces September 2025 Officers of the Month
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) on October 28 announced Corporals Lauren Pridgen, Christopher Terenyi, James Sears and Patrick Madera of the Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Police Department as their Officers of the Month for […]
Community engagement: What is it moving forward?
Community engagement isn’t a buzzword or a box to check — it’s the foundation of trust, legitimacy and effectiveness in modern policing. While chiefs and command staff may set policy […]
Liability — not always a showstopper!
In this article, I will discuss my thoughts on a very critical issue based upon decades of experience in addressing not only the issue of liability, but also the issues […]
Police humor only a cop would understand
When I was working in the Gang Unit with the Albuquerque Police Department, there was a phrase used by gang members to express their outlook on life: “Smile Now, Cry […]
Contradictory crossroads
Indiana’s motto is “Crossroads of America,” and Indianapolis is where those roads cross. Five interstates, six major highways and 15 state routes crisscross the urban landscape to and from other […]





