A Christmas loss
On December 22, 1980, 6-year-old Brian Perry and his younger sister were at their grandmother’s house with their mother, busy with holiday preparations. Brian and his sister were filled with […] Read More
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“Wanna hop in?” Louisiana officer gets a lift from a good Samaritan
Engaged in a foot pursuit of an alleged shoplifter, Slidell, Louisiana, Police Sergeant Jeff Kahrs caught a ride from an unexpected source — a 46-year-old preschool teacher. The November 1 […] Read More
“Nothing else mattered”: Heroic NYPD trio rescues girl from river
NYPD 32nd Precinct Officers Wilmer Guerrero, Ankit Gupta and Shuaibul Amine are being hailed as heroes after saving a 16-year-old who jumped into the Harlem River in an attempt to […] Read More
“Just gut reaction”: Maine officer makes great save
In a dramatic incident captured on dashcam video, a Maine police officer recently saved the life of a woman who was preparing to jump off a bridge into the Androscoggin […] Read More
The phenomenon of trauma bonding in law enforcement
An argument against the “law enforcement gangs” narrative
“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
Mental health checks … in the training room?
A proactive, strategic approach to improving officer wellness
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
