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        “He went above and beyond” Port Authority K-9 sergeant honored
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        North Carolina schools, businesses to beef up active shooter security...
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        Texas House passes controversial immigration bill
        Supreme Court rejects Derek Chauvin’s appeal in George Floyd killing
        Ohio lawmaker proposes legislation to allocate marijuana sales tax...
        All courage is not physical
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        New Jersey departments unite for No Shave November
        The nobility of serving
        “The smile is a universal language”
        THC-infused candy incident raises safety concerns in California city
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        Massachusetts community steps in to protect black bear “Pumpkin”...
        Florida moms call cops on school librarians for distributing...
        Authorities seize whopping $8.5 million worth of psychedelic...
        12-year-old car thief takes SUV on wild joyride across NYC
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        “For those who suffered in silence and were lost”
        “You’re my hero”
        Manhattan Beach police officer and Las Vegas shooting survivor...
        Headstone finally marks grave of Pennsylvania officer who gave his...
  • On the Job
    • Toddler fires mom’s gun inside Ohio Walmart store
      Heroic K-9 unit honored at National Dog Show for role in capturing...
      NYPD reports surge in hate crimes against New York’s Jewish...
      Law enforcement cracks down on illegal sale of “gas station...
      “He went above and beyond” Port Authority K-9 sergeant honored
  • Labor
    • LAPD union files lawsuit against city over delayed pay raises
      “You can’t play politics with public safety”
      “It’s going to be extremely painful for New Yorkers”
      California Highway Patrol officers set to receive significant salary...
      Seattle City Council approves new agreement with police union
  • Tech
    • NYPD explores cutting-edge drone detection vehicle to enhance city...
      The use of military assets by U.S. police
      What you need to know about automatic license plate readers
      Why every agency needs a polygraph examiner
      North Carolina schools, businesses to beef up active shooter security...
  • Training
    • Ballistic shields in patrol operations
      Four things you need to know to control escalation
      Series of fires in Los Angeles County Sheriff’s mobile shooting...
      Using learning factors to influence your performance
      Lancaster Police Department introduces agility course in recruitment...
  • Policy
    • Federal court rules Pennsylvania township’s ban on thin blue line...
      Texas House passes controversial immigration bill
      Supreme Court rejects Derek Chauvin’s appeal in George Floyd killing
      Ohio lawmaker proposes legislation to allocate marijuana sales tax...
      All courage is not physical
  • Health/Wellness
    • Harnessing our strength: Post-traumatic growth
      Scientifically proven ways for cops to thrive
      The depression–anger cycle
      What does it mean to be a sheepdog?
      Depression screening
  • Community
    • Off-duty first responders save friend’s life after he experiences...
      New Jersey departments unite for No Shave November
      The nobility of serving
      “The smile is a universal language”
      THC-infused candy incident raises safety concerns in California city
  • Offbeat
    • Jewelry store heist ends in high-speed chase and mystifying response...
      Massachusetts community steps in to protect black bear “Pumpkin”...
      Florida moms call cops on school librarians for distributing...
      Authorities seize whopping $8.5 million worth of psychedelic...
      12-year-old car thief takes SUV on wild joyride across NYC
  • We Remember
    • Birmingham community mourns passing of its first Black police...
      “For those who suffered in silence and were lost”
      “You’re my hero”
      Manhattan Beach police officer and Las Vegas shooting survivor...
      Headstone finally marks grave of Pennsylvania officer who gave his...
  • Between the Lines
    • Debunking the perpetual narrative of racial bias in policing
      The unspoken truth behind the recruitment and retention crisis
      The police reform goal: use of force without options
      The imprisonment of law enforcement technology
      Persecution of the LEO is classic schadenfreude
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December 2020

Attorney General’s Distinguished Service in Policing Awards

Attorney General’s Distinguished Service in Policing Awards

DOJ honors cops’ heroic actions and commitments to communities

December 28, 2020

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

The art of happiness at work

The art of happiness at work

Now more than ever: a three-step approach for cops everywhere

December 28, 2020

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

Rough day? Let’s talk about it

Rough day? Let’s talk about it

December 28, 2020

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

Are you training or going through the motions?

Are you training or going through the motions?

December 28, 2020

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

The job doesn’t love you back

The job doesn’t love you back

It’s OK to love your work, but not at the expense of the rest of your life

December 28, 2020

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

The force is strong with this one

The force is strong with this one

December 23, 2020

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

From homeless to hero

From homeless to hero

December 23, 2020

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

LEADing the way

LEADing the way

Community collaboration in Maine provides officers more options

December 23, 2020

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

Listening to our youth

Listening to our youth

Anne Arundel County P.D. solicits input from area teens with new Minority Youth Advisory Council

December 23, 2020

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

This Purple Heart needs a home

This Purple Heart needs a home

December 23, 2020

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

Pause before posting

Pause before posting

Law enforcement faces different standards on social media

December 23, 2020

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

The importance of breaking encryption

The importance of breaking encryption

Agencies across the country use tools to tap into smartphones

December 23, 2020

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

Maryland considers repealing officers’ bill of rights

Maryland considers repealing officers’ bill of rights

Police reforms on docket for 2021 legislative session

December 23, 2020

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

The fight for diversity

The fight for diversity

Police departments continue to encounter obstacles in recruiting people of color

December 23, 2020

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

Cop Hobbies: Lock picking

Cop Hobbies: Lock picking

December 23, 2020

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

Are you struggling with police identity disorder?

Are you struggling with police identity disorder?

December 23, 2020

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

Deputy publishes book to share K-9’s tale with kids

Deputy publishes book to share K-9’s tale with kids

December 23, 2020

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

Team Blue petitions to regulate protests

Team Blue petitions to regulate protests

December 23, 2020

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 irony of the defund movement

The irony of the defund movement

December 23, 2020

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

Dude, where’s my car?

Dude, where’s my car?

Sheriff gets a suprising answer

December 6, 2020

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

Dressed to impress

Dressed to impress

December 6, 2020

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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October 21, 2023

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