How the last year impacted police officers’ mental health
Being a police officer was already a stressful job due to its dangerous nature and the traumatic scenes officers frequently encounter, but the past year may have taken a greater […] Read More
Texas Legislature “backs the blue;” passes bills to prevent cities from defunding law enforcement
The Texas Legislature has passed two bills aimed to punish cities that defund the police. The measures are a direct response to the Austin City Council’s move to cut the […] Read More
Springfield officer shortage leads to fiscal surplus and rise in crime; city council debates where the money should go
As the city of Springfield, Missouri, deals with a shortage of officers and rising crime, city leaders determine what to do with leftover money. The Springfield Police Department’s officer shortage […] Read More
Spring Branch ISD police officers save trapped kitten
Saving cats from trees may be a recognizable dilemma to the layperson and a familiar assignment for officers on duty, but the truth is that cats can get stuck in […] Read More
Police officer who retired after career-ending injury seeks to help others
West Allis Police Officer Ryan Kendall received a career-ending injury on the job that nearly took his ability to walk and forced him to retire from the career he loved. […] Read More
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Assistant Chief fights ALS with help from the community
Officer Jimmy Judge, an assistant chief with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, has spent 30 years serving the community in law enforcement, but now it’s time for the community to support […] Read More
