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“In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for […] Read More
In police work, people who are doing the one thing they may have always wanted to do with their lives often have low engagement with a department’s overall mission and […] Read More
Let me give it to you straight: Back when I served as the use-of-force trainer for an agency located in a rowdy border county in South Texas, I saw deputies […] Read More
Code enforcement officers are often perceived by the public as notoriously intrusive officials who have little or no compassion for their fellow citizens. The codes they enforce are frequently thought […] Read More
After washing his hands, he splashed cool water on his face and raised his head, meeting his own gaze in the bathroom mirror. He was scruffy. He always felt more […] Read More
America’s borders are constantly operational as people and goods enter and leave the country, posing a challenge to United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) authorities, who must ensure that […] Read More
Leadership is a term that is used in many parts of our lives. In law enforcement, poor leadership glares like a forward-facing red light; it is probably easier for each […] Read More
It is easy to say and do the wrong things as a leader, and as a new chief “coming in from the outside,” it is particularly easy to make mistakes […] Read More
When my husband retired from his 29-year law enforcement career, we thought we had it all figured out. We attended his retirement seminar and generally planned for an adjustment period. […] Read More
In 1997, two heavily armed subjects robbed a bank in North Hollywood, California. Both suspects were wearing body armor and carrying rifles when they were confronted by LAPD officers. Ready […] Read More
I should have killed you before you were born!” my complainant yelled at her 16-year-old daughter, following up with “You’re the worst thing that ever happened to me!” “I hate […] Read More
Residents in one Virginia town are willing to accept higher water bills if it means they won’t be losing their police department any time soon. Purcellville, located in Loudoun County, […] Read More
As part of National Police Week, the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) recognized the courage and heroism of 70 law enforcement officers from across the country at its 32nd […] Read More
Thousands of peace officers, family members and law enforcement supporters from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., May 11–17 for National Police Week events to remember those who have […] Read More
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