First responder health — thinking outside the box
I sat down to write this in the wake of the NYPD’s ninth suicide this year. Blue H.E.L.P. statistics say there have been 198 suicides of active or retired law enforcement this year alone. Read More
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Support from Hollywood’s finest
Actors join PORAC podcast to discuss their respect for law enforcement
American Police Beat was honored to open the doors to its studio recently and host the On the Job With PORAC podcast as it recorded three episodes with special guests from Hollywood who have strong ties to law enforcement. Read More
On the trail of training
Northeast Houndsmen hold seminar for bloodhound teams
About 34 K-9 teams participated in the Northeast Houndsmen’s annual four-day training and certification seminar in Phillipston, Massachusetts, in October. Read More
Go Wired or Wireless: It’s Your Choice with the Multi-Functional Radio Adapter for Motorola APX
In ideal conditions, most two-way radio users can agree that Bluetooth offers many benefits. However, many Bluetooth users experience problems in the field due to RF (Radio Frequency) Interference. Read More
Yes, there is life after retirement
Planning and education can be key to building a second career
Yes, Virginia, there is a … Wait. Wrong story. Yes, there is life after retirement from law enforcement. My police career started off like so many others from my era. Read More
In memory of a homeless veteran
A cop connects with a story of heartbreak and heroism
In the 1980s and early ’90s, the Port Authority Bus Terminal on midtown Manhattan’s west side was ground zero for the era’s crack epidemic, crime and homelessness. The world’s busiest […] Read More
