The story of the cop and the chicken coop
An Oklahoma City police officer was faced with a rather comical situation after a woman, her son and her dog got locked in their chicken coup. The Oklahoma City Police […] Read More
News
Resiliency in the face of mass casualty violence
A mass casualty event, whether it is human-generated or a natural disaster, leaves in its wake not only physical destruction and chaos, but also significant psychological costs. Intentional human causality […] Read More
Michigan police want more mental health resources
The Keweena County Sheriff’s Office is pleading for more mental health resources following an attempted suicide. Keweena County Sheriff Deputies responded to a call of a young person who drove […] Read More
Detroit police nonprofit introduces chess to community youth
The Detroit Police Athletic League is adding chess to their sports programs to foster critical thinking skills in the youth. According to the Detroit Free Press, around 50 kids aged […] Read More
Rethinking institutions
The case for change is in our brains
In 1838, Boston’s nightlife was out of control. The undisciplined volunteer night watch couldn’t manage the chaos, and so the first centralized police force — and the institution of policing […] Read More
California nonprofit Game Changer wants to bring police and community together
Game Changer, a nonprofit organization founded in 2016, aims to IMPROVE perceptions among police and community members. Started by founder and Georgetown University psychology graduate Sean Sheppard, the organization aims […] Read More
