Never in most of our lifetimes have we experienced such a shortage of police applicants — particularly quality candidates — while at the same time trying to retain our good […]
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Not eggzactly a perfect heist
Criminologists have long pondered the cause of crime. Does it rise from the dark depths of the human soul, a misty embodiment of some natural human depravity? Is it the […]
Temple University Police celebrate 7-year-old’s support with special gift bag
In North Philadelphia, 7-year-old Ian Bangs has developed a special friendship with the officers at Temple University’s Department of Public Safety. Every weekday, as he walks to and from school […]
Buffer-zone law blocked in Louisiana
Policing in a democracy is often a tightrope affair, forcing officers to balance individual rights with the need for safe and effective law enforcement practices. Recent years have seen odd […]
“A dedicated partner, a protector and a hero”
The Maine State Police are mourning the loss of a valued member. Preacher, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, was killed during a tactical team operation in Portage on February 3. The […]
Study shows drop in violent crime
Most violent crime rates have fallen back to pre-pandemic levels,” according to a recent headline from the Oregon Capital Chronicle. The article discusses a new report from the Council on […]
