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Last month, the U.S. Department of Justice named the recipients of the fourth annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Policing. Of the more than 214 nominations submitted, representing […] Read More
As patrol captain, I kept a small, rainbow-colored statue of the word “joy” on my desk. The reason was so that when one of my deputies stopped by, they might be struck by the oddness of it and walk away with something to think about. Read More
In law enforcement, the phrase “choir practice” is attributed to the need for a libation after work. Although I’ve been told the phrase comes from the Joseph Wambaugh book The […] Read More
Training day! Is it something you look forward to, are ambivalent about or dread? Sometimes the answer to this question is based on training topics, but more often than not, […] Read More
He’s a cop.” That particular introduction at a social gathering means I’m about to be awkwardly chastised about the latest anti-law-enforcement falsehood propagated and perpetuated by our irresponsible news media. […] Read More
Halloween is well-known as one of the more … interesting nights of the year for police officers. And this year, an officer in Las Vegas gave us a story to […] Read More
The Owego P.D. in New York recently added its newest officer, a K-9 named Maggie. That might not seem particularly unique, but Maggie’s journey to that moment definitely is. Maggie […] Read More
After videos surfaced of police confronting Walter Wallace Jr. in Philadelphia and Daniel Prude in Rochester, New York, both of whom were experiencing a mental health crisis according to family […] Read More
The widespread protests this year revealed that young people hold a certain vision of law enforcement. Now, the Anne Arundel County Police Department in Maryland hopes to engage local teens […] Read More
When a police detective in Florida recently went shopping at a local antique store, he expected to have a normal, uneventful outing. But instead, what he found put him on […] Read More
From seemingly innocuous attempts at humor to venting political frustration, social media platforms have become popular venues to share thoughts, photos and opinions. But for cops, it’s a tricky environment […] Read More
Since the introduction of first iPhone in 2007, there’s been a battle between Apple and law enforcement regarding the device’s encryption capabilities. Apple and other smartphone producers market security operations […] Read More
When Maryland’s House of Delegates convenes for the 442nd legislative session next month, lawmakers will be asked to consider voting on a list of police reforms, including the repeal of […] Read More
After months of protests over reports of controversial use-of-force incidents and a global pandemic, it’s no wonder many police departments are struggling to attract new recruits, especially among people of […] Read More
My father was an expert at fixing anything that could break. His best friend was a retired cop who opened a key shop in Atascadero, California, after retirement. Pop was […] Read More
Nowadays, many police officers feel less control over their work life and work identity. The national discourse on policing is having a negative impact on police officers’ pride in their […] Read More
Law enforcement is always looking for ways to reach out to and bond with the communities they serve, and a sheriff’s deputy in New York found a new and unique […] Read More
After an eventful summer of protests that included an occupation of a six-block radius of downtown Seattle, leaders of several law enforcement unions in Washington state joined forces to author […] Read More
The headlines are chock-full of announcements that various municipalities are “defunding” their law enforcement agencies. In the same way that many peaceful protests in the wake of the in-custody death […] Read More
We’ve all heard of the old “move the car” prank, right? While someone isn’t paying attention, you grab their keys, hop in their car and move it somewhere close by. […] Read More
K9 Chico became a fashion sensation on social media when he posed for a new ID badge wearing his handler’s uniform, complete with tie. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office in […] Read More
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