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      House passes bill to deport immigrants who assault law enforcement...
      Tennessee governor signs bill to fund school security months after...
      Washington state on brink of decriminalizing drug possession
      California AG launches investigation into Antioch police following...
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      Peacekeeper Initiative offers support and healing for retired police...
      Serenity in the saddle
      Worried about someone’s drinking?
      Thinking of pulling the pin on retirement?
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      A catastrophic threat
      A symbol of hope
      A legacy never forgotten
      High school students participate in job shadow day with New York...
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      A case of mistaken identity: Oklahoma police officers respond to...
      Kansas deputy pulls over man in Bud Light costume during DUI traffic...
      “Arrest them!”: Florida residents call 9-1-1 on two angry goats...
      Minnesota deputies detain escaped emu looking for love in all the...
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November 2021

Everyone needs a PAL

Everyone needs a PAL

Kansas City police officers bond with youth

December 13, 2021

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

Riot control teams and deployment

Riot control teams and deployment

Proper training for any action is still needed

December 12, 2021

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

Social disturbance

Social disturbance

Posters violate scanner manners and complicate police activities

December 11, 2021

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

Tactically sound vehicle selection

Tactically sound vehicle selection

In traffic stops, go for quality over quantity

December 10, 2021

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

Why we have affairs, and what to do if you want to repair the marriage

Why we have affairs, and what to do if you want to repair the marriage

December 9, 2021

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

Can community policing save us?

Can community policing save us?

December 8, 2021

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

Back the Blue Award honors therapy dog program

Back the Blue Award honors therapy dog program

December 7, 2021

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

Detective Thomas Adubato honored by Newark FOP 103 years after his death

Detective Thomas Adubato honored by Newark FOP 103 years after his death

December 6, 2021

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

WPD to the rescue

WPD to the rescue

Officers help free kitten from car’s engine compartment

December 5, 2021

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

The cost of emotional avoidance

The cost of emotional avoidance

Tips to stay engaged

December 4, 2021

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

Phoenix P.D. invests in mental health services

Phoenix P.D. invests in mental health services

Employee Assistance Unit is busier than ever

December 3, 2021

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

What is an enforcement tolerance, anyway?

What is an enforcement tolerance, anyway?

December 2, 2021

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

Effective strategies to strengthen resiliency

Effective strategies to strengthen resiliency

December 1, 2021

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

Exercises to mitigate postural stressors of the job

Exercises to mitigate postural stressors of the job

November 30, 2021

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

Are you “well-rounded”?

Are you “well-rounded”?

November 29, 2021

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

2021 Top Cops

2021 Top Cops

October 31, 2021

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

National Police Week

National Police Week

October 23, 2021

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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The power of teamwork

The power of teamwork

July 23, 2021

Stay awake and alert on the job

Stay awake and alert on the job

July 20, 2021

The worst rank in law enforcement

The worst rank in law enforcement

July 19, 2021

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Firearms maintenance

July 04, 2021

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