An equation for performing lawful Terry stops
My school day began like any other. My mother pulled up outside Lamberton Elementary in our Chevrolet Bel Air station wagon and, with a sigh of relief, deposited me and […] Read More
News
Things I learned as a retiree
When it comes to an officer’s retirement, it’s been said there are three groups of retirees: those who stayed as long as possible, those who left angry and bitter, and […] Read More
Memorializing our fallen sisters
California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation unveils statue honoring women peace officers
Editor’s note: This article, reprinted with permission, originally appeared in the May 2022 issue of PORAC Law Enforcement News, the official publication of the Peace Officers Research Association of California […] Read More
Normalization of deviance
How closely are you following your department’s SOP?
Normalization of deviance is a term used to describe the gradual process in which deviance from correct, proper or acceptable behavior becomes normalized or acceptable. As the deviant action is […] Read More
2022 Top Cops
The National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) recognized the heroism and bravery of dozens of law enforcement officers from across the country at its 29th annual Top Cops Awards dinner […] Read More
Paying Tribute to Fallen Heroes
This year, 147 officers who died in previous years (before 2021) were added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Many of their stories of sacrifice had been lost to […] Read More
