USCP widow seeks line of duty declaration
Months after her husband fought the crowd of insurgents at the U.S. Capitol, Serena Liebengood MD, MHSA, fights for her husband’s suicide to be recognized as a line-of-duty death. Howard […] Read More
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Awareness is not enough
Training to overcome brain bias (with neuroscience)
Implicit bias training is not a new nor a progressive agenda in policing — rather, it has been a topic among industry leaders and a key component of 21st-century policing […] Read More
Kansas first responders struggling with PTSD need support; new bill could provide compensation benefits
As Kansas first responders struggle with PTSD and other mental health ailments, the issue of mental health is finally starting to gain recognition in the legislature. The state of Kansas […] Read More
Police respond to “unruly” Miami spring-breakers with pepper spray to enforce curfew
Police were forced to use pepper spray on several occasions to disperse Miami Beach crowds of spring breakers disregarding COVID safety measures. Following several incidents between police and partyers, the […] Read More
Effective reform requires proper staffing
Why making changes without covering the basics can cause more harm than good
I was recently making my way through several bins in my basement. These particular bins contained a virtual treasure trove of unknowns, the result of my having moved several times […] Read More
NYPD unions attribute rise in crime to bail reform laws
New York City’s five police unions agreed that crime will only get worse if bail reform laws are not changed. The laws, which were introduced in 2019 and passed in […] Read More
