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Kansas City, Missouri, police officers are forming relationships with youth in the city’s Police Athletic League (PAL). “PAL is about building positive relationships,” says Sergeant Skip Cox at PAL. “We […] Read More
The year 2020 brought about numerous acts of civil disorder, demonstrations, protests, and riots. The results included toppled statues, defaced monuments, property damage, incidents of arson and injuries to innocent […] Read More
For social media influencers, the idea of a post or video going viral with hundreds of thousands of hits is the whole point. For law enforcement professionals, information clipped from […] Read More
In the 21st century, a lot has changed in our culture of policing, and it seems many law enforcement officers are slowly becoming less productive. There are officers all around […] Read More
Matt and Laurie sit in my office as they explain why they are coming in for marital counseling. Matt is quiet with his eyes focused on a single point on […] Read More
In 2014, a police shooting of a young man in Ferguson, Missouri, was followed by protests and unrest across the country. As time passed, “community policing” became a common phrase, […] Read More
From campuses to hospitals, and lately police stations, more and more organizations are embracing the therapeutic value dogs offer merely with their presence and unconditional affection and attention. And now, […] Read More
On August 16, 1918, there was a homicide on Bedford Street in the city of Newark, New Jersey. Arriving officers secured witnesses and called for the legendary Newark Detective Thomas […] Read More
Editor’s note: This article is reprinted by permission from The Paper of Wabash County (Indiana). Jeanine Wine, Wabash County resident, was leaving the Francis Shoppe in Downtown Wabash when she […] Read More
Law enforcement culture and training teaches you to suppress and compartmentalize emotional discomfort on duty. Unfortunately, cops often continue to avoid difficult emotions off duty in their personal lives, which […] Read More
The last two years have been a lot to handle for cops. On top of the everyday on-the-job traumas that already contribute to a higher-than-average risk of suicide, police officers […] Read More
Police discretion is one of the most valuable assets that individual officers and deputies are granted — the ability to look at the totality of each given call or situation […] Read More
Officer safety, ethical and professional quality service, officer wellness and survivability, exercising sound judgment and decision making, recovery and healing from work traumas — all these are dependent upon a […] Read More
Let me start off with the standard CYA disclaimer. I’m a certified strength coach and cop, not a doctor or physical therapist. Be sure to consult with your doctor or […] Read More
Modern policing faces numerous challenges. Officers are required to be many things, including law enforcers, counselors, social workers, medics, tour guides, investigators, report writers, mediators and leaders. The list could […] Read More
During National Police Weekend, the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) paid tribute to the heroic work of dozens of law enforcement officers from across the country at its 28th […] Read More
After National Police Week in-person events were postponed in May 2020 and 2021 due to pandemic restrictions, law enforcement officers, supporters and survivors from across the country were finally able […] Read More
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