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      Yale Police officers rescue 6-month-old baby found in stolen car
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      NYPD disciplinary records made public
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      Maryland considers repealing officers’ bill of rights
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      Police technology: Why so far behind?
      Charlotte-Mecklenburg police use key technology to battle crime wave
      Denver police gun detection technology pays off
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      LPVO: The Goldilocks of AR optics
      Chicago PD introduces real-life situation training
      Reset in recoil: Working with your gun, not against it
      K-9 lifesaver
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      Capitol Police Officers Lack Confidence in Leaders Following Unrest
      Police warn new NJ law decriminalizes underage drug and alcohol use
      Minneapolis decides to “refund” police following crime increase
      NYPD disciplinary records made public
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      So much for those New Year’s resolutions, eh?
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      Everyday work trauma and your brain
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      When parents are arrested, what about the kids?
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      African American law enforcement leaders pass historic milestone
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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 350 officers, deputies […] 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

“Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions.”— Dalai Lama As patrol captain, I kept a small, rainbow-colored statue of the word “joy” on my desk. The reason was so […] 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 Choir Boys, I’m […] 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, it goes deeper […] 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. At best, I […] 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 remember. Britta Foesch, […] 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 — who is […] 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 members, the national […] 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 for more productive […] 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 a mission to […] 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 where personal expression […] 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 like encryption and […] 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 the Law Enforcement […] 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 color. “We get […] 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 intrigued and added […] 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 work. Adding insult […] 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 way to do […] 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 a proposed measure […] 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 of George Floyd […] 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. Well, a sheriff […] 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 Florida says the […] Read More

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