A special gift for a woman in need
Police officers in California recently gave an early Christmas present to a woman who really needed some positivity in her life, and it was a beautiful moment. Earlier in the […] Read More
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Speed versus accuracy
The fundamental challenge in firearms training
Gunfights happen quickly and often unexpectedly. When an officer has to assess a threat, make a use-of-force decision, then apply that level of force to defend their life or the […] Read More
Coping with chronic pain
Learn these proven body–mind techniques and you’ll cope better
The very nature of police work means that injuries will occur. At times, those injuries can result in long-term pain that substantially impacts an officer’s quality of life. In addition […] Read More
Retirements up, recruiting down
Agencies across the nation brace for staffing shortages of sworn personnel
When Michael Lappe, vice president of the board of trustees for the Policemen’s Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago, registered the retirements of nearly 60 Chicago officers in August, then […] Read More
Father knows best
It was a family affair at a Texas police academy
As mayor of Lewisville, Texas, Winston Edmondson campaigned to increase the size of the local police department. It was a goal he took very personally. After finishing his term, Edmondson […] Read More
A running rematch
Law enforcement is obviously focused on protecting and serving, but officers also work hard to build bonds with people in their community. That was on display in Florida recently, when […] Read More
