Ballistic shields in patrol operations
The 1997 North Hollywood Bank of America incident proved to law enforcement leaders and trainers that uniformed officers needed patrol rifles and ballistic shields. In 1999, this once again became […] Read More
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Law enforcement cracks down on illegal sale of “gas station heroin”
In a nationwide effort to curb the illegal distribution of tianeptine, an antidepressant with opioid-like effects, law enforcement agencies are intensifying their crackdown on vendors selling the drug. Tianeptine, nicknamed […] Read More
“He went above and beyond” Port Authority K-9 sergeant honored
For saving the life of heart attack victim
Port Authority K-9 Sergeant Kenneth Harris, 47, was recognized on November 8 for his heroic actions in saving the life of retired FDNY firefighter John Deliso, who suffered a heart attack while […] Read More
Privacy and public records concerns
Balancing the public’s right to know versus the LEOs’ right to protect personal information
Most law enforcement officers I know are strong advocates of the Constitution and all the amendments. After all, we took a solemn oath to defend it as we protect and […] Read More
Jewelry store heist ends in high-speed chase and mystifying response from suspect
A jewelry store heist in Lebanon, Indiana, took a dramatic turn on November 11 when a 34-year-old man from Chicago attempted to flee from law enforcement, leading them on a […] Read More
Massachusetts community steps in to protect black bear “Pumpkin” from facing euthanasia after livestock incidents
A black bear known as “Pumpkin” has become the center of controversy in Hanson, Massachusetts, as the police department is considering euthanizing the animal following a series of livestock attacks. […] Read More
