Honoring the Fallen Heroes of 9/11
On the morning of September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four passenger planes and crashed them into the World Trade Center in New York, the pentagon in Washington, D.C., and a […] Read More
California makes police misconduct records publicly available
It’s not unusual for a news article to end with some reference to why we’ll never know the rest of the story. Colleges facing scandal often end media inquiries by […] Read More
Navigating cultural and language barriers
Indiana University Police Academy introduces Deaf culture and ASL training
In June, recruits with the Indiana University Police Department (IUPD) Academy made history when they stepped into the classroom to take part in the department’s first-ever training on Deaf culture […] Read More
Operation Brain Freeze keeps community cool
Boston P.D. serves up frozen treats and fun with outreach program
Twenty-first century cops often find themselves in situations that would be utterly foreign to their law enforcement forebears. These old-school officers likely never imagined a world with DNA testing, ubiquitous […] Read More
No degree, no badge?
California bill could create new police officer education requirements
In 2020, as protests, riots and various forms of activism swept the nation, politicians across the map scrambled to propose policies aimed at satisfying calls for reform. While some efforts […] Read More
Law enforcement responds to tragic Texas flooding
While the July Fourth weekend offered a welcome respite for many people in the U.S., it marked the beginning of relentless rescue and recovery efforts for public safety personnel in […] Read More
