Why honor matters
To serve and protect.” “On my honor, I will never betray my badge, my character or the public trust.” Oaths, mission statements and core values are common tools in agency […] Read More
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Chicago police remember fallen and injured officers this holiday season
Chicago Police Department officers honored their fallen and injured comrades while spreading cheer to their families this holiday season through Operation Santa. The two-day event was organized by the Chicago […] Read More
Ohio police lay a trap to nab porch pirates
Parma, Ohio, police are targeting porch pirates this holiday season with an ingenious device: a fake bait package with a GPS tracker inside. They hope the technology will deter thieves […] Read More
Domestic violence is on the rise
What police can do to better respond to DV calls
On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner. This equates to more than 10 million abused women and men each year. Often viewed as […] Read More
No horseplay: Virginia deputies rescue draft horse trapped in swimming pool
Sheriff’s deputies in Virginia recently came to the rescue of an 1,800-pound draft horse named Juliet that became trapped in a swimming pool. The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office responded to […] Read More
California law enforcement to issue Feather Alert system to address epidemic of missing indigenous people
California law enforcement agencies will soon issue “Feather Alerts” — part of a new notification system intended to address the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous people in the state. […] Read More
