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Editor’s note: April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise public awareness about sexual violence in the U.S., and to educate... Read More
When a Philadelphia rail conductor suffered a medical emergency at 30th Street Station, Amtrack Officer Eddie Alderson’s quick actions made all the difference. His... Read More
If a genie granted me the ability to eliminate one police run type, I’d choose domestic disturbances, no question about it. OK, juvenile runs. Definitely vehicle... Read More
For the second time in his career, Sartell, Minnesota, Police Officer Steve Matthews found himself in the right place at the right time — helping to bring a new life Read More
Most violent crime rates have fallen back to pre-pandemic levels,” according to a recent headline from the Oregon Capital Chronicle. The article discusses a new report... Read More
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) on April 15 announced Officer Noah Allatt of the Bridgewater Township, New Jersey, Police Department as their Officer of the Month for March 2025. Officer Allatt […]
When news of the arrest of Telegram’s founder and CEO Pavel Durov first broke in August 2024, it sent shockwaves around the world. For many champions of privacy, this... Read More
Florida’s Volusia County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO) is the first law enforcement agency in the nation to implement ClearCase, a groundbreaking forensic device designed... Read More
While being an officer is difficult in any jurisdiction, Utah Department of Natural Resources Director Joel Ferry believes patrolling Utah’s vast outdoor spaces is... Read More
Many officers still in uniform can remember the day when reports were all written by hand. If the shift supervisor happened to identify any errors in a report, the... Read More
Imagine you are on patrol during a multi-agency pursuit, and critical updates arrive on your MDT, tablet or smartphone in real-time. Picture wrapping up a major... Read More
“Dave, I haven’t slept for two nights. If some asshole jumps in a lake to get away from me, am I supposed to jump in after him? Are they gonna Read More
Never in most of our lifetimes have we experienced such a shortage of police applicants — particularly quality candidates — while at the same time trying to retain... Read More
The Austin Police Department (APD) is making strides toward resolving its ongoing officer shortage, with Chief Lisa Davis expressing optimism that staffing levels will... Read More
The Dallas City Council has voted to increase the police department’s hiring goal from 250 to 300 officers for 2025, aligning with recommendations from Dallas Police... Read More
There is a long and storied relationship between cops and horses. As America grew westward, the image of a mounted lawman became burned into the collective consciousness... Read More
In critical situations, it is imperative that the push-to-talk (PTT) function is easy to get to and...
COVID-19 is ripping through our country, depositing fear, illness, death and changing daily life as...
Founded in 1984, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is dedicated to telling the...
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