From the bullpen
Anthony Varvaro’s work day used to begin with an umpire’s call, “Play ball.” These days it begins with a police sergeant announcing, “Attention to roll call.” Varvaro pitched six years […] Read More
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St. Louis officers can now work overtime on dispatch duty to cut down on hold times
As St. Louis police dispatchers struggle with manpower shortages and long hold times, the city has decided to give police officers the opportunity to work dispatch duty for overtime pay. […] Read More
Virginia lawmakers lift ban on the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement
Just eight months after passing a bill banning local law enforcement agencies from utilizing facial recognition technology, lawmakers have backtracked and lifted the restrictions. The new bill lifting the ban […] Read More
Target selection to maximize training
Variety is the spice of life, and using a well-chosen mix of targets during firearms training can keep it interesting. Maybe even more importantly, using a variety of properly chosen […] Read More
Georgia police department mandates mental health counseling for officers
As part of a new department policy, police officers in East Point, Georgia, are now required to undergo mental health counseling after responding to a traumatic scene. The initiative is […] Read More
Child gets police escort to school after being bullied for wearing cop uniform
An 8-year-old boy from Houston who was bullied after dressing up as a police officer for career day was escorted to school in a police cruiser by local officers. “I […] Read More
