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      Officer’s determination closes case and surprises cancer patient
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      Facing the oral board
      Why good cops quit
      Succession planning
      Why more staff won’t fix your operational slowdowns
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      Get the most out of simulation training
      The virtual beat
      Training with an AI partner?
      NYC’s electric vehicle fleet for LE passes milestone
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      Training dipshittery, Part 2
      Tactical medicine for cops
      Get the most out of simulation training
      Training like the pros
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      Massachusetts law establishes fund to care for retired K-9s
      Portlanders will not vote on diverting climate funds for police...
      Surviving internal affairs investigations
      Fighting human trafficking at the local level
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    • Understanding why police officers think alcohol works
      Has the job quietly stolen your humanity?
      No two days are ever the same
      Changing the narrative
      Supporting your peer support team
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      Wyoming girl on a mission to collect “hero patches”
      Texas sheriff’s office nominates 7-year-old for commendation
      Cops try to net DEA agents
      A different type of teen takeover
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      Police chief catches cat in the act
      “Teenage Mutant Ninja Deer” rescued
      An unexpected burglar
      Police humor only a cop would understand
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      9/11 Victim Compensation Fund: A journey to coverage
      Driver charged with murder after striking LAPD sergeant at 112 mph
      Unsung heroes: New York City correction officers
      National Police Week 2026
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“Swatting” incidents targeting public officials prompt calls for stricter penalties

“Swatting” incidents targeting public officials prompt calls for stricter penalties

January 10, 2024

A series of “swatting” incidents that targeted the homes of public officials on Christmas Day have prompted lawmakers to push for stricter penalties for hoax police calls. Florida Senator Rick […] Read More

“She became like everyone’s child”

“She became like everyone’s child”

SWAT team rescues abducted 9-year-old

October 12, 2023

In a scene reminiscent of a Hollywood thriller, 9-year-old Charlotte Sena was rescued from her captor on October 9, in a daring SWAT operation that left a quiet neighborhood in […] Read More

City council in Southern California to consider use of military weapons by police

City council in Southern California to consider use of military weapons by police

October 5, 2022

In Southern California, the Long Beach City Council on October 4 will vote on whether its police department can continue to use military-grade equipment and weapons. The subject of the […] Read More

Georgia high school students create helmet camera mount for local law enforcement

Georgia high school students create helmet camera mount for local law enforcement

March 30, 2022

Engineering students at a high school in Gwinnett County, Georgia, are helping local law enforcement special response teams with their helmet-mounted cameras. The Maxwell High School of Technology initially responded […] Read More

Minnesota detective develops a low-cost tactical robot for law enforcement use

Minnesota detective develops a low-cost tactical robot for law enforcement use

November 30, 2021

  A detective with the Burnsville Police Department in Minnesota and Tactical R/C founder has created a tactical robot that is much cheaper than alternatives. Detective Shawn Mahaney’s robot – […] Read More

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