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“Our first responders are uniquely strong, brave, and emotionally flexible. They are called upon to support us on the worst days of our lives. They hear and see things that […] Read More
The profession is telling us that wellness is a real operational issue. In Police1’s 2024 “What Cops Want” research, 83% of officers said their mental health affects their work, with […] Read More
by Sherri Martin, MA, LPCA Editor’s note: This article is reprinted with permission from the September 2025 issue of the FOP Journal, the official publication of the National Fraternal Order […] Read More
When I needed a job and applied to become a Los Angeles police officer, benefits were a factor in my decision. A steady paycheck and medical insurance were considerations, but […] Read More
“One of the most important things any police organization and its supervisors do is take care of their people.” — San Diego County Sheriff William Gore (ret.) In my 40 […] Read More
Every law enforcement agency across the U.S. has its own unique challenges. However, policing in areas associated with tourism and seasonal population increases presents obstacles and issues that many other […] Read More
Dave, I need your help.” A lieutenant had me on the horn, and I was intrigued by this hint of an opportunity to assist police management. He explained that one […] Read More
Fitness may not be mandatory for every task in policing, yet there are situations where officers must be physically prepared to act, sometimes with little warning. In these moments, physical […] Read More
Among the images burned into my mind are those of innocent persons who have been killed or maimed, and the multiple families that have been destroyed as the result of […] Read More
Let’s stop pretending. You already know sleep matters. You’ve read the articles, heard the podcasts, maybe even sat through a PowerPoint or two. You’ve nodded along while sipping your third […] Read More
The pit in his stomach was growing, and he genuinely thought he was going to puke. He wasn’t at work on the scene of a TC. He wasn’t looking at […] Read More
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear arguments on a Missouri law prohibiting police in the state from enforcing certain federal gun laws. The law in question was passed […] Read More
Any child of the 1980s was familiar with the telltale theme music accompanying video footage of a highly modified Pontiac Trans Am with a red “scanner” light flashing across its […] Read More
A Sunday afternoon hike nearly turned tragic for two 11-year-old Indiana children who became lost in the dense woods of Hoosier National Forest. Around 6 p.m. on August 5, authorities […] Read More
In Ohio, the quota has officially gone the way of the dinosaurs. The meteor that led this particular practice to extinction was a new law that took effect on September […] Read More
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