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    • San Diego County Sheriff’s Department unveils new night-flying...
      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...
  • 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...
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    • 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 2022

Why honor matters

Why honor matters

December 25, 2022

To serve and protect.” “On my honor, I will never betray my badge, my character or the public trust.” Oaths, mission statements and core values are common tools in agency […] Read More

Mechanics, consistency and aggression

Mechanics, consistency and aggression

Pace is crucial when it comes to training

December 23, 2022

If you are not currently training, there is zero chance you are performing as well as you could or that you are as prepared as you would be if you […] Read More

Traffic interviews

Traffic interviews

The art of asking the right questions

December 22, 2022

If you have selected a vehicle for a traffic stop, even if it is solely for the violations, good questions can make all the difference. We would like to think […] Read More

Compassion fatigue

Compassion fatigue

What it is and how to cope

December 20, 2022

Compassion fatigue is an occupational hazard for those in helping professions. Exposure to people’s pain and traumatic events over the course of your law enforcement career changes you on a […] Read More

Next-level handgun skills are within reach

Next-level handgun skills are within reach

December 19, 2022

Many people ask me what they should practice when they go to the range. The answer to this seemingly simple question is “It depends.” People have different skill levels, performance […] Read More

The impact of cybercrime on our communities

The impact of cybercrime on our communities

December 18, 2022

If you were to imagine committing the perfect crime, what would that entail? Maybe you would commit a crime that you knew police wouldn’t be able to investigate. Or maybe […] Read More

Holiday highs and lows

Holiday highs and lows

How LEOs can reset their mindset and enjoy the season

December 17, 2022

For those of us in law enforcement, the holiday season can be filled with highs and lows and what might best be described as a fierce pit of internal conflict. […] Read More

When policing becomes personal

When policing becomes personal

December 14, 2022

I think every cop has had the experience while working an incident of coming to the realization that something is personal. Mine was on an early December morning about 15 […] Read More

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Improve your pistol-handling skills

Improve your pistol-handling skills

October 21, 2023

What you need to know about automatic license plate readers

What you need to know about automatic license plate readers

October 20, 2023

Do cops need <em>more</em> training?

Do cops need more training?

October 17, 2023

Why every agency needs a polygraph examiner

Why every agency needs a polygraph examiner

October 16, 2023

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