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2022: The year’s biggest moments and trends

It is no secret that American law enforcement faced unprecedented recruiting and retention challenges in 2022. However, despite being understaffed and over-fatigued, our nation’s officers diligently served their communities. Join us as we recap some of the most important events of the year, plus review myriad acts of heroism by America’s LEOs in 2022.

See how law enforcement stepped up through acts of heroism to create some good this past year
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