Buffer-zone law blocked in Louisiana
Policing in a democracy is often a tightrope affair, forcing officers to balance individual rights with the need for safe and effective law enforcement practices. Recent years have seen odd […] Read More
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Maine State Police remember K-9 killed in line of duty
The Maine State Police are mourning the loss of a valued member. Preacher, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, was killed during a tactical team operation in Portage on February 3. The […] Read More
Study shows drop in violent crime
Most violent crime rates have fallen back to pre-pandemic levels,” according to a recent headline from the Oregon Capital Chronicle. The article discusses a new report from the Council on […] Read More
Pizza … with a side of alligator?
A Florida woman received an unexpected delivery when a police officer stepped in to bring her pizza — thanks to an 8-foot alligator lurking beneath a vehicle in her driveway. […] Read More
Dakota’s Law: Pensions for police dogs?
Massachusetts lawmakers consider K-9 retirement benefits
Pension issues frequently grace the pages of APB. Defined benefit plans guarantee a lifetime monthly payment to the recipient upon retirement, whereas defined contribution plans deposit money into an individual […] Read More
New Jersey officer saves unconscious driver from fiery crash
A Bridgewater, New Jersey, police officer is being praised for his heroic actions after he risked his own safety to pull an unconscious driver from a burning car on the […] Read More
