Cop for a day
Jeremiah Valera was very serious while standing before North Miami Police Chief Larry Juriga, promising “to be kind, helpful and courageous.” It was a special oath written specifically for the […] Read More
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Diversify, or not
Are you the type to promote and keep learning or stay put and be the best patrol in town?
Back in 1980 I was one of a few thousand waiting to take the physical part of the exam to become a police officer in the city of New York. […] Read More
Former Yarmouth police veteran pushes K-9 bill to honor fallen officer Sgt. Sean Gannon
Former police veteran and Massachusetts state representative Steven Xiarhos is pushing for the passage of a bill that would allow EMTs to provide first aid to injured K-9s, and allow […] Read More
Competitive shooting for law enforcement officers
“Make ready.” “Are you ready?” “Stand by …” Beep! When I hear these words, my heart beats faster, my respiratory rate increases and the adrenaline starts to flow. Anyone who […] Read More
Police officers help deliver baby in the bathroom of a New Jersey home
Each day for a police officer is different. Two officers in New Jersey were dispatched to home where they had an unusual task – to help a family deliver a […] Read More
Prepared to protect
How jiu-jitsu could improve policing for officers and civilians
Violence can be blinding, and a badge doesn’t change the effect. Occasional inconsistent training for confrontation does not adequately prepare a person to manage emotions and employ effective self-defense tactics […] Read More
