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The need to maintain the peace within a group of people is not unique to modern society. Humans have placed importance on keeping order since prehistoric times. The manner in […] Read More
Imagine you’re at the gym doing bench presses — same weight as last month, same number of reps. The bench is broken and you’re avoiding the part that pinches your […] Read More
Most officers and firearm instructors agree the way we’ve trained in the past isn’t the best way to prepare officers for the reality of the street. Standing on a line […] Read More
Editor’s note: This is part 4 of a nine-part series reflecting on the September 11, 2001, terror attacks ahead of their 25th remembrance this year. Retired Port Authority Police Officer […] Read More
Walk into any police recruiting event in America and you will see the same booth. Different city, different patch, identical pitch: “Join our family,” “Serve your community,” “Make a difference,” […] Read More
The United States’ largest trading partner is its southern neighbor, Mexico, accounting for over 16% of total trade.[1]census.gov/foreign-trade/statistics/highlights/topcm.html Yet Mexico is home to a multitude of criminal gangs, regional criminal […] Read More
We have all stood on too many highways at 2 a.m., red and blue lights cutting through the dark, watching an officer kneel beside a critically injured driver and doing […] Read More
When it comes to solving crimes, time is of the essence and information is power. With that power of information comes the opportunity to save lives. On the anniversary of […] Read More
Recently, a State Police agency in the Southwest identified a troubling trend: officers leaving the agency due to PTSD and related medical disability claims. These officers had previously served in […] Read More
Employees are encouraged to recognize and maintain a clear distinction between suitable professional interaction and patronizing behavior toward their supervisors. While most workers naturally seek positive relationships with their superiors […] Read More
In case you’ve never ridden one (or had to jump out of its path), e-bikes are essentially motorized bicycles. They’re convenient, fun and fast, but they can be dangerous, too […] Read More
April is Autism Awareness Month. Though law enforcement probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when someone brings up neurodivergence, the profession interacts with people with autism spectrum […] Read More
Oxford, Maryland, isn’t a big town. Most people, in fact, would consider it downright tiny. Covering less than a square mile, it only boasts a little over 600 citizens. Small […] Read More
The United States’ recent operations against Iran have brought the typical controversy that goes along with war. But there’s one thing everyone should be able to agree on: the NYPD […] Read More
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