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      The future of patrol is here
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      Wisconsin man charged with impersonating Border Patrol agent twice in...
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May 2023

Making health and wellness a priority

Making health and wellness a priority

Green Bay P.D. launches wellness initiatives to support officers’ mental and physical health

May 21, 2023

The Green Bay Police Department in Wisconsin is prioritizing officer health by launching a range of wellness initiatives that cover physical and mental well-being, as well as finances, and are […] Read More

Understanding privacy coins

Understanding privacy coins

May 20, 2023

It is no secret that crypto-currency has evolved from a niche novelty for a select few to a household name in a very short period of time. With Bitcoin being […] Read More

Unlock your potential

Unlock your potential

The power of internal factors on performance

May 19, 2023

In my last article, I introduced the five factors that need to be present for students to achieve the highest level of performance in the training environment. Ensuring these factors […] Read More

Crisis intervention team training

Crisis intervention team training

May 18, 2023

Police officers in a nationwide survey reported that over 11% of all police contacts involve mentally ill individuals. Mental health issues account for at least 1 in 4 and up […] Read More

C.O.P.S. survivor story: Captain Matt Bloesch

C.O.P.S. survivor story: Captain Matt Bloesch

May 17, 2023

Matt Bloesch was a typical 13-year-old trying to find his place in the world. His dad was his best friend, who he respected and looked to for guidance. Matt’s world […] Read More

Never sacrifice safety for rapport

Never sacrifice safety for rapport

May 16, 2023

Very early in my career, I was stabbed during a traffic stop. The stop was for a minor violation. Unbeknownst to me, the occupants had recently committed an armed robbery. […] Read More

A catastrophic threat

A catastrophic threat

Qualified immunity is essential for community safety

May 15, 2023

Catastrophic is the appropriate term to describe the threat facing the safety of our communities related to efforts to deny law enforcement officers the safety net provided by qualified immunity. […] Read More

A symbol of hope

A symbol of hope

Newark, New Jersey’s youngest police officer is ready to make a difference

May 14, 2023

Given a choice, Ezekiel Williams could easily skip a movie or family cookout to be with the Newark Police Explorers.    Ever since he walked through the doors of Post 2808, the auxiliary […] Read More

Honoring Fallen Heroes

Honoring Fallen Heroes

May 13, 2023

As we observe Peace Officers Memorial Day, we salute all members of law enforcement nationwide who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2022. We will never forget […] Read More

A legacy never forgotten

A legacy never forgotten

California city fundraises to send fallen officer’s family to D.C.

May 12, 2023

With a population of around 7,000 people, the city of Fowler, California, is a tight-knit community that strives to look after its own.   When Fowler Police Department Sergeant Arthur […] Read More

Officers helping officers

Officers helping officers

National Law Enforcement Survival Summit aims to save police lives and careers

May 11, 2023

We are proud to announce the upcoming third annual National Law Enforcement Survival Summit to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, in September 2023. The Wounded Blue is the national […] Read More

Safety pin

Safety pin

A constant companion that never left me

May 10, 2023

I was walking through a Washington, D.C., hotel lobby dressed in my Class A uniform during Police Week 2002. I was on my way to the National Peace Officers’ Memorial […] Read More

Choosing to serve

Choosing to serve

Recognizing our heroes killed in the line of duty last year

May 8, 2023

Honoring the call. Enduring risk. Standing guard. Taking the point. Confronting evil. Laying down one’s life for a stranger. There is no greater love. This is the significance of choosing […] Read More

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