Road rage incidents spike during the pandemic
Police are warning the public about an increase in road rage altercations due to pandemic-related stress. Road rage, while a problem before the pandemic, has gotten worse over the past […] Read More
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Behind the scenes at Chicago P.D.
How the TV show works to make its portrayal of police feel more authentic
When the NBC procedural Chicago P.D. first contacted American Police Beat to request some copies of our publication to use as set dressing, we were both flattered and intrigued. A […] Read More
Florida sheriff’s lieutenant creates podcast series to humanize police officers
A Lake County, Florida, Sheriff’s Office lieutenant is looking to change the way the community views law enforcement through the creation of a new podcast series dedicated to showcasing the […] Read More
NYPD officer saves man’s life by using potato chip bag as makeshift tourniquet
A New York Police Department officer likely saved a man’s life by using a potato chip bag as a tourniquet to slow the bleeding from the victim’s stab wound. Officer […] Read More
Superheroes, symbols and the real world
Hero flicks give us stability. They make us feel like there are still simple truths out there. There’s something so clear and uncomplicated about this modern mythology. Good guys win […] Read More
“The worst day of my life;” law enforcement leaders and members of community reflect on deadly 2016 ambush on anniversary
On July 17, 2021, law enforcement leaders reflected on one of the darkest days in their lifetimes – the day when a lone gunman shot and killed three officers and […] Read More
