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“Under stress, the body does exactly what it was designed to do. Training determines whether that response helps or hurts.” — Lt. Col. Dave Grossman We all operate with an […] Read More
Editor’s note: This article is reprinted with permission from the February 2026 issue of PORAC Law Enforcement News, the official publication of the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC). […] Read More
High-profile incidents of police suffering often capture national attention, but many cops experience suffering daily in unspoken and invisible ways. This article examines why cops suffer, how to dissociate from […] Read More
Editor’s note: This is part 3 of a nine-part series reflecting on the September 11, 2001, terror attacks ahead of their 25th remembrance this year. Retired Port Authority Police Officer […] Read More
I am embarrassed to be writing this article, as early in my leadership career I often failed to do what I am now strongly advocating. I have continually stated that […] Read More
Police physical fitness programs significantly enhance officer safety and resilience, improve agency efficiency and effectiveness, and positively impact the community. Research shows that physical fitness improves job performance, safety awareness […] Read More
Whether you’re attending in-service, an instructor development class or a professional development course, training provides an opportunity to improve our knowledge, skills and abilities. It can be a source of […] Read More
Every patrol officer and first-line supervisor understands this reality: public trust is not built in press conferences or policy manuals — it is earned one call, one contact and one […] Read More
Our lodge secretary is one of those guys who is all about current events. On July 31, 2024, he sent me a text that stopped me dead in my tracks. […] Read More
Sleep matters, and many officers don’t need another reminder. Every wellness briefing and medical appointment already says it. Exhausted law enforcement officers are among the most studied professionals in high-risk […] Read More
Lawmakers in Mississippi are considering a somewhat novel approach to the ongoing issue of street racing: taking away the cars. Street racing is hardly a new issue. Longtime APB readers […] Read More
A recent report from the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ), a nonpartisan think tank for criminal justice policy and research, shows a significant decrease in homicide rates from 2024 to […] Read More
Off-duty and pregnant Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PAPD) Police Officer Chee Ying Yong did not hesitate when she heard the blood-curdling cries of a teenage victim […] Read More
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