Atlanta police officer gives homeless man a pair of shoes, goes viral
An Atlanta police officer’s act of kindness has gone viral. Officer S. Thomas was walking her beat in Zone 5 one day when she encountered a homeless man in a […] Read More
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Curiosity may be the most powerful tool on your belt
An officer carries an average of 20 pounds of equipment at any given time. On their belt hangs their duty weapon, extra magazines, Taser, baton, pepper spray, radio, flashlight, handcuffs, […] Read More
Low on ammo
Pandemic-induced shortage forces local law enforcement agencies to adapt
The COVID-19 pandemic has squeezed supply chains across a range of consumer goods in all kinds of industries and markets. For law enforcement, there has arguably been no greater impact […] Read More
Beyond the badge
Preparing for an off-duty encounter
Since transitioning out of the Marine Corps in 2015, I have had the incredible privilege of running a firearms training company for a living. Every year, our team at Defensive […] Read More
Police remove baby alligator from Texas woman’s hot tub
Texas police officers recently arrested an unusual suspect in a woman’s hot tub. According to a Facebook post by the Fulshear Police Department, a homeowner called for police assistance after […] Read More
Emerald Isle police officer rescues kitten from busy bridge, helps it find forever home
Emerald Isle Police Department An Emerald Isle police officer in North Carolina saved a kitten on a busy bridge. Thanks to his efforts, the kitten will have a new home. […] Read More
