No case too cold
Police podcast helps end 40-year mystery
There’s something unique about a cold case. Maybe it’s the history, the thought of stepping back into another time. Perhaps it’s the idea that nothing is ever too... Read More
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The trap of performance punishment
National Police Week 2025
A time for healing, remembrance and reflection
Summer is coming
When the temperatures rise, the calls get strange
Summer! A time when stoplights are optional, speed limits are suggestions and human life is an afterthought. Summer in Indianapolis keeps officers busier than a cat... Read More
Securing the Texas border one K-9 team at a time
The state of Texas has made no bones about its stance on securing border, often clashing with the federal government when it believes not enough is being done. One of Read More
Empowering through experience
Working with advocates to support sexual assault survivors
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
Philadelphia Amtrack officer’s quick actions saves conductor’s life
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
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Your website is your front desk
Why police departments must prioritize a professional, engaging online presence
In today’s digital world, a police department’s website is often the public’s first and most important impression of the agency. Yet many departments have not prioritized their online presence — […]
Your website is your front desk
Why police departments must prioritize a professional, engaging online presence
In today’s digital world, a police department’s website is often the public’s first and most important impression of the agency. Yet many departments have not... Read More
Telegram investigations
Best practices for law enforcement
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 sheriff’s office deploys cutting-edge forensic tool to expedite investigations
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
A new chapter for Utah law enforcement
State consolidates four agencies to enhance efficiency and coordination
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
Is AI the future of report writing?
Several departments are banking on AI to help draft police reports
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
Insufficient police staffing continues throughout the U.S.
While some optimistic reports indicate that the slowdown in new police officer recruitment across the nation in recent years may be turning around, other accounts paint... Read More
The righteous battle
Managing morale after high-profile incidents
“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
Recruitment and retention
The great law enforcement dilemma
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
Austin police chief aims to end officer shortage as recruitment improves
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
Dallas City Council approves increased hiring goal for police department
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
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