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A strong and resilient law enforcement sector is vital to ensuring the health, well-being and safety of our families and our communities. That is why the Department of Justice’s Office […] Read More
Procedural justice, broadly speaking, refers to the extent to which people believe that authorities are fair in the execution of their authority. When people believe that authorities are fair, the […] Read More
Law enforcement officers will likely deal with injuries and/or illnesses resulting in chronic pain at some point during their career. Unlike acute pain from an injury that resolves itself over […] Read More
There are a number of fantastic drills we can use to improve our handgun skills. Many of these can be found on different websites by doing a quick online search. […] Read More
I understand the sentiment. It seems like just another mental health article for cops authored by individuals lacking firsthand police experience. But let me assure you, I’m not your typical […] Read More
As a police officer, you rely on your own memory and people’s memory to solve crimes. Importantly, memory formation is a fragile, malleable process. It is easily distorted by stress, […] Read More
The challenge of protecting the freedom of expression of some while at the same time protecting the rights of others to carry out their daily lives can be quite challenging, […] Read More
Wellness is a topic that has permeated almost every aspect of today’s law enforcement culture. It’s unlikely you’ll attend a conference this year where officer wellness isn’t a topic discussed […] Read More
An enduring truth of the law enforcement profession is its inherent risk. Any law enforcement officer may, at some point, be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice. Fortunately, an […] Read More
The war on police isn’t a new issue in the United States, though it has ramped up considerably in the last decade. Anti-police rhetoric may have its roots in the […] Read More
What is evidence-based policing (EBP)? It is an approach to law enforcement that emphasizes the use of empirical research and data analysis to guide decision-making, policies and practices within police […] Read More
I recall an incident many years ago when two significantly overweight officers experienced difficulty taking a mentally challenged 18-year-old kid into custody. During a violent struggle, the offender wrestled one […] Read More
The police officers in Seattle finally have a contract, and it seems to be a financially generous one. The new agreement will raise wages for the officers going all the […] Read More
Last month, America’s law enforcement community celebrated National Police Week. A week that sees remembrance events throughout our nation honoring fallen heroes, their families and our beloved profession. The premier […] Read More
Sadly, the one constant in the history of law enforcement is sacrifice. New Jersey State Police Detective Albert Mallen was killed in the line of duty in 1985. According to […] Read More
The National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) recognized the bravery and heroism of dozens of law enforcement officers from across the country at its 31st annual Top Cops Awards dinner […] Read More
Thousands of peace officers, survivors, families of fallen officers and law enforcement supporters from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., on May 12–18 to attend National Police Week ceremonies […] Read More
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