Criminalization of mental illness
In 1940, there were 223 state and county mental hospitals in the United States with some 420,000 patients. By 1955, the resident population had increased to 559,000 inpatients. Since then, […] Read More
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Massachusetts State Trooper pulls over pregnant woman for speeding, helps her deliver baby
Massachusetts State Trooper Jose Cabrera was on patrol when he saw a vehicle speed by at over 100 miles per hour on Route 91. When he stopped the driver, the […] Read More
Cops and Barbers initiative brings police and community members together to bridge the gap
An initiative launched by the Greenville Police Department in North Carolina is creating a common ground between community members and police – at the barbershop. The initiative, called Cops and […] Read More
Montana carpenter supports YOU!
Craftsman donates hand-carved American flags to say thank you
A Montana custom-furniture carpenter recently decided to show his patriotic spirit and support for law enforcement by donating hand-carved American flags to law enforcement officers, military and front-line hospital workers. […] Read More
Rookie cop dives into reservoir to save a dog that was just playing
A rookie cop at the Enid Police Department in Oklahoma made waves on social media after jumping into a reservoir to save a dog, only to find that the dog […] Read More
Michigan House launches school safety task force after school shooting
The Michigan House has launched a bipartisan school safety task force in the wake of the Nov. 30 Oxford High School shooting to examine safety issues and policy solutions that […] Read More
