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The United States’ recent operations against Iran have brought the typical controversy that goes along with war. But there’s one thing everyone should be able to... Read More
Basic emergency medical training is fairly standard at most police academies. The reality, however, is that many officers go years without using of it. After all,... Read More
A recent report from the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ), a nonpartisan think tank for criminal justice policy and research, shows a significant decrease in homicide... Read More
Off-duty and pregnant Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PAPD) Police Officer Chee Ying Yong did not hesitate when she heard the blood-curdling cries of a... Read More
A 13-year-old boy in Woolwich Township, New Jersey, is still alive (and warm), thanks to the bold action of a few police officers. On January 6, a boy fell through Read More
Editor’s note: This is part 4 of a nine-part series reflecting on the September 11, 2001, terror attacks ahead of their 25th remembrance this year. Retired Port Authority Police Officer […]
When it comes to solving crimes, time is of the essence and information is power. With that power of information comes the opportunity to save lives. On the anniversary... Read More
The past When I first learned how to do research, everything happened in person. You walked into the library, pulled one of those long wooden drawers from the card... Read More
Earlier in the year, I noticed more people than ever were using roller duffel bags while traveling to the 2025 SHOT Show. When I got to SHOT, I continued seeing Read More
The rookie of today faces a host of challenges that weren’t necessarily present for their forebears. Body cameras, activist groups and ever-present cellphone cameras... Read More
Any child of the 1980s was familiar with the telltale theme music accompanying video footage of a highly modified Pontiac Trans Am with a red “scanner” light... Read More
Walk into any police recruiting event in America and you will see the same booth. Different city, different patch, identical pitch: “Join our family,” “Serve your... Read More
Oxford, Maryland, isn’t a big town. Most people, in fact, would consider it downright tiny. Covering less than a square mile, it only boasts a little over 600... Read More
Our lodge secretary is one of those guys who is all about current events. On July 31, 2024, he sent me a text that stopped me dead in my tracks. Read More
The Roman poet Juvenal famously asked, “quis custodiet Ipsos custodes?” or “who guards the guards themselves?” More commonly, it’s phrased “who watches the... Read More
The city of Seattle has a new city attorney, and it seems the Seattle police union has job security. As one of her first moves in her new position, city 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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