From homeless to hero
The Owego P.D. in New York recently added its newest officer, a K-9 named Maggie. That might not seem particularly unique, but Maggie’s journey to that moment definitely is. Maggie […] Read More
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LEADing the way
Community collaboration in Maine provides officers more options
After videos surfaced of police confronting Walter Wallace Jr. in Philadelphia and Daniel Prude in Rochester, New York, both of whom were experiencing a mental health crisis according to family […] Read More
Listening to our youth
Anne Arundel County P.D. solicits input from area teens with new Minority Youth Advisory Council
The widespread protests this year revealed that young people hold a certain vision of law enforcement. Now, the Anne Arundel County Police Department in Maryland hopes to engage local teens […] Read More
This Purple Heart needs a home
When a police detective in Florida recently went shopping at a local antique store, he expected to have a normal, uneventful outing. But instead, what he found put him on […] Read More
Pause before posting
Law enforcement faces different standards on social media
From seemingly innocuous attempts at humor to venting political frustration, social media platforms have become popular venues to share thoughts, photos and opinions. But for cops, it’s a tricky environment […] Read More
The importance of breaking encryption
Agencies across the country use tools to tap into smartphones
Since the introduction of first iPhone in 2007, there’s been a battle between Apple and law enforcement regarding the device’s encryption capabilities. Apple and other smartphone producers market security operations […] Read More
