“Wanna hop in?” Louisiana officer gets a lift from a good Samaritan
Engaged in a foot pursuit of an alleged shoplifter, Slidell, Louisiana, Police Sergeant Jeff Kahrs caught a ride from an unexpected source — a 46-year-old preschool... Read More
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“Wanna hop in?” Louisiana officer gets a lift from a good Samaritan
Engaged in a foot pursuit of an alleged shoplifter, Slidell, Louisiana, Police Sergeant Jeff Kahrs caught a ride from an unexpected source — a 46-year-old preschool teacher. The November 1 […]
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Florida sheriff’s office rolls out nation’s first autonomous police vehicle
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New York governor highlights $24 million investment to modernize law enforcement technology
New York Governor Kathy Hochul visited Rochester on October 24 to highlight New York State’s $24 million investment in modernizing law enforcement technology and... Read More
Cutting-edge police technology
The role of technology in policing has advanced dramatically over the past century, reshaping how agencies prevent crime, protect officers and serve communities. What... Read More
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Maryland authorities are close to solving decades-long cold case
They haven’t caught the bad guy yet, but the Howard County Police Department in Maryland just got one step closer to solving a cold case that has haunted residents for Read More
New Jersey school district first to adopt AI gun detection and emergency alerts
A New Jersey school district has become the first in the nation to combine artificial intelligence (AI) gun detection with a mass communication system designed to stop... Read More
The power of mediation
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Dave, I need your help.” A lieutenant had me on the horn, and I was intrigued by this hint of an opportunity to assist police management. He explained that one Read More
Differentiation in police recruitment
Turning your agency’s unique strengths into a competitive advantage
Recruitment isn’t an extra duty anymore. It isn’t something you can hand off to HR and check off a list. Every agency is hiring, and every candidate has options. They Read More
Building positive media relations
One breakfast burrito at a time
Her camera guy was hunched over, fidgeting away at his settings, when I walked over and offered them breakfast burritos. My offer stopped him moving, like a spotlight on... Read More
LEO labor and community outreach — make the haters scoff
Debunking the “police unions are corrupt” lie
If you pay attention to current events, you’ve probably heard on TV or read in print similar, broad brushed propaganda about LEO labor organizations. Usually, it’s... Read More
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Indiana State Police partners with IndyCar driver Felix Rosenqvist
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