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I should have killed you before you were born!” my complainant yelled at her 16-year-old daughter, following up with “You’re the worst thing that ever happened to... Read More
As part of National Police Week, the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) recognized the courage and heroism of 70 law enforcement officers from across... Read More
The beginning of policing and the first forms of policing can be debated to some degree; however, most of us would agree that modern-day policing started with Sir Robert... Read More
Let me say this up front — this article will pinch a few nerves. I can already picture the expressions on some folks from my old agency reading this … Read More
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
In 1997, two heavily armed subjects robbed a bank in North Hollywood, California. Both suspects were wearing body armor and carrying rifles when they were confronted by LAPD officers. Ready […]
I believe that we in law enforcement are in the midst of a cybercrime crisis. With the global economy estimated to lose upward of $10.5 trillion in 2025, there is Read More
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
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
Residents in one Virginia town are willing to accept higher water bills if it means they won’t be losing their police department any time soon. Purcellville, located... Read More
Dave, we got in a fight with some guy and they think he’s gonna die. Homicide detectives want to interview me. Do I need an attorney?” I was at home, Read More
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
“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
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...
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