New York DA lets 6,500 accused felons off the hook in 2020
In New York, 6,500 accused felons are getting off without so much as a slap on the wrists after the District Attorney declined to prosecute them last year. According to […] Read More
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Melrose police officer and registered nurse delivers baby girl on a call
Melrose Police Officer Ashley Baldwin made headlines after using her nursing background to deliver a baby girl on one of her calls. Baldwin, a registered nurse, took quick action after […] Read More
Not a bad apple; a bruised one
A former captain of mine, now a chief at another department, recently asked me how we can better screen officers in the pre–employment process. He seemed to be concerned about […] Read More
San Francisco launches program to pay people not to shoot or harm others in bid to reduce crime
San Francisco is launching an initiative to pay ex-criminals to be “public safety ambassadors” and to not shoot, kill, or injure people in order to reduce crime and gun violence. […] Read More
Portland police criticized for its hands-off strategy with violent protestors
After violent clashes between far-right and far-left political groups in Northeast Portland on Aug. 22 ended in gunfire, some are criticizing the police department’s passive, hands-off approach. When left-wing Antifa […] Read More
Understanding and combating officer burnout
It’s no secret that law enforcement is a demanding profession. Long hours and high-stress situations can easily lead to burnout. Just like there is no way to predict the situations […] Read More
