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      Time to address the status of women in policing today
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      Michigan lieutenant completes DoorDash delivery for pregnant driver...
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      Florida’s recruitment program lures Chicago police officers to the...
      Staffing shortages plague Cleveland police as record number leave the...
      New Orleans interim police chief aims to hire civilians in time for...
      “Anyone can get this job”: Memphis police lowered hiring...
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      Crypto crime investigations
      Austin Police Department launches non-emergency artificial...
      iPhone crash detection feature helps deputies rescue driver from canal
      Nebraska State Patrol uses drone technology to improve traffic flow...
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      Realism and stress inoculation in training
      Avoiding conflict and escalation
      U.S. trails in police training
      Denver police recruit has leg amputated after training drill
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      Utah bill aims to regulate how law enforcement uses genetic genealogy...
      Opposing POVs on permit-less carry
      Ohio bill would lower minimum age to become a police officer to 18 to...
      Utah bill would allow people with “invisible conditions” to alert...
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      Nonprofit offers telehealth therapy to upstate New York first...
      A California police department’s new wellness unit aims to improve...
      Massachusetts police department prioritizes officers’ mental health...
      My poor coping strategies
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      “These are beautiful animals”: Community members gift horses to...
      Central Texas nonprofit to open law enforcement museum in honor of...
      “It was an honor to serve with her”: Kansas first responders...
      Chicago police cook with children to build community relationships
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      Not UFOs: Police departments across the country receive 9-1-1 calls...
      Texas deputy detains runaway tortoise after “slowest foot...
      Suspect hiding in bathtub in Florida calls 9-1-1 to send deputies to...
      Person in ‘Scream’ costume frightens California community,...
  • We Remember
    • Boone County holds fifth annual Jacob Pickett Remembrance Day to...
      Farewell to a “living legend”: Oldest law enforcement officer in...
      “Officer Becerra will never be forgotten”: Colorado police...
      “I had a calling”: Colorado cadet inspired by fallen hero Eric...
      Chicago police remember fallen and injured officers this holiday...
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Omaha violence prevention program, police department credited with reducing shootings

Omaha violence prevention program, police department credited with reducing shootings

March 7, 2023

The work of a violence prevention program in Omaha, Nebraska, along with efforts by the city’s police department, have been credited for reducing shootings in the city while violence continues […] Read More

Chicago police cook with children to build community relationships

Chicago police cook with children to build community relationships

March 6, 2023

Chicago police officers are cooking with children in a new program designed to improve community relationships. The youth-led program, “Healthy Plates with Police,” is bringing officers and children together to […] Read More

An Alabama police department’s first TikTok video goes viral

An Alabama police department’s first TikTok video goes viral

April 12, 2022

An Alabama police chief’s attempt at making a TikTok video for community outreach purposes has gone viral. The hilarious video shot by Anniston Police Department Chief Nick Bowles and Officer […] Read More

After 10 years, mounted patrol returns to Charleston

After 10 years, mounted patrol returns to Charleston

April 8, 2022

The Charleston Police Department’s mounted patrol unit has returned for the first time in a decade to improve relations between police and citizens and prevent crime. The City Council voted […] Read More

Kansas police and community members walk together for change

Kansas police and community members walk together for change

April 4, 2022

Kansas police officers, community members and social justice activists joined together to walk for change at the department’s “peace walk” event on Saturday, March 26. The event signals a new […] Read More

New Jersey police officer teaches elementary school students life skills in new program

New Jersey police officer teaches elementary school students life skills in new program

April 3, 2022

A former professional basketball player, police officer and teacher, New Jersey’s Reggie Wright is living proof that setting goals works and is inspiring students to work hard and achieve their […] Read More

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