Lessons from an old-time copper
Younger people often see the older generations as, if not obsolete, certainly “behind the times.” In my younger years, I was as guilty of this as anyone. On the other […] Read More
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World Police & Fire Games Adding Firefighter Challenge as an Official Sport of the Games
Birmingham, AL – Two exciting, action-packed sporting events are converging in Birmingham, Alabama, in 2025! For the first time in its 33-year history, the TFT® Firefighter Challenge will be hosted […] Read More
Officer mistakes a falling acorn for a gunshot
Here’s why it could easily happen again
Early this year, body-worn camera footage was released that showed a Florida deputy mistaking a falling acorn striking his vehicle with the sound of a gunshot. He then shot several […] Read More
Monkey on your back?
April is Alcohol Awareness Month — here’s how to free yourself from addiction
As the saying goes, “You can get the monkey off your back, but the circus never leaves town.” This is no laughing matter. Having a monkey on your back initially […] Read More
Is cheaper always better?
Another small town thinks about shuttering its police department
A town in Pennsylvania is considering closing its police department. Unsurprisingly, the union that represents the officers there isn’t crazy about the idea. The borough of Jenkintown is tiny, just […] Read More
They don’t just chase bad guys
Veteran K-9 tracks down missing toddler
Law enforcement officers rarely garner the universal acclaim that comes with some of the other first response professions. On most calls, there’s a victim who needs help and a suspect […] Read More
