Intuition: Your interior guidance system
Every person has intuition, and every peace officer either follows it to their great benefit or ignores it at their peril. Intuition is critically important in law enforcement. It’s not […] Read More
March 2025
Telegram investigations
Best practices for law enforcement
When news of the arrest of Telegram’s founder and CEO Pavel Durov first broke in August 2024, it sent shockwaves around the world. For many champions of privacy, this was […] Read More
Relationships are tough
Why domestic disturbance calls are the worst
If a genie granted me the ability to eliminate one police run type, I’d choose domestic disturbances, no question about it. OK, juvenile runs. Definitely vehicle accidents. Poll any number […] Read More
Instructor-led training versus technology-led training
Technology is no longer a luxury in the training room — it’s an essential tool for police readiness. With modernized immersive simulators, AI-driven analytics and virtual reality environments, instructors are […] Read More
The righteous battle
Managing morale after high-profile incidents
“Dave, I haven’t slept for two nights. If some asshole jumps in a lake to get away from me, am I supposed to jump in after him? Are they gonna […] Read More
Developing an ethics-centered police department
Police agencies today strive to recruit, hire and train only those who demonstrate strong moral values before they enter the academy. Yet, even departments’ best efforts will not prevent instances […] Read More
Tired of being tired?
Police sleep issues and solutions
The sacrifice of sleep The policing profession demands significant sacrifice. One of the most common things officers sacrifice is a regular working schedule. The nature of law enforcement requires officers […] Read More
Challenging drills for public ranges
Public ranges, or ranges open to the public, can be a convenient place to get in some training time, but most public ranges have restrictive rules limiting your ability to […] Read More
Recruitment and retention
The great law enforcement dilemma
Never in most of our lifetimes have we experienced such a shortage of police applicants — particularly quality candidates — while at the same time trying to retain our good […] Read More
Not eggzactly a perfect heist
Criminologists have long pondered the cause of crime. Does it rise from the dark depths of the human soul, a misty embodiment of some natural human depravity? Is it the […] Read More
Buffer-zone law blocked in Louisiana
Policing in a democracy is often a tightrope affair, forcing officers to balance individual rights with the need for safe and effective law enforcement practices. Recent years have seen odd […] Read More
“A dedicated partner, a protector and a hero”
Maine State Police remember K-9 killed in line of duty
The Maine State Police are mourning the loss of a valued member. Preacher, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, was killed during a tactical team operation in Portage on February 3. The […] Read More
Study shows drop in violent crime
Most violent crime rates have fallen back to pre-pandemic levels,” according to a recent headline from the Oregon Capital Chronicle. The article discusses a new report from the Council on […] Read More
Dakota’s Law: Pensions for police dogs?
Massachusetts lawmakers consider K-9 retirement benefits
Pension issues frequently grace the pages of APB. Defined benefit plans guarantee a lifetime monthly payment to the recipient upon retirement, whereas defined contribution plans deposit money into an individual […] Read More
Apply now for the NLEOMF’s Destination Zero Awards
Showcasing the best in law enforcement health and safety
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) in Washington, D.C., has announced the opening of the application process for the 2025 National Officer Safety and Wellness Awards as part […] Read More
