LAPD officials have stated that the drones are meant to complement, not replace, the helicopter fleet; currently, at least two choppers are airborne for around 20 hours per day
The man “inserted himself” into an investigation he was not involved in, yelling at Florence officers; when they tried to arrest him for suspected DUI, he resisted, eventually biting the dog
After the 2025 shooting, Brown’s president placed the campus police on leave; much of the lawsuit centers around the use of security cameras and the accessibility of campus buildings
The sentence came after a three-week trial which ended with a jury acquitting Guy Rivera of first-degree murder, but convicting him of manslaughter, attempted murder and gun charges
“The Shift,” from Red Watch Productions documents calls for service from Michigan law enforcement agencies; the series is available to watch on YouTube
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If we, the police, don’t fight for victims and speak for their loved ones, then nobody will
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Long-term hearing loss may be covered by your state’s industrial insurance plan, but it can be difficult to document
Many fail to recognize the wisdom of the ancient warrior cultures —we must maintain ourselves as warriors by attending to our emotional and mental health
Appendix carry — carrying a concealed handgun near or on the centerline of the body — takes some getting used to (a really good holster helps!)
Although Sidney Dean Porter was sentenced to life in prison for his brutal murder of Officer Frank Ward of the John Day (Ore.) Police Department, he has being given the opportunity to apply for parole
The stacking entry method serves as a metaphor for what we need to do for each other on a daily basis
I’m sure we could come up with a hundred other traits that make a good street cop, but for now, take these few words of wisdom and be safe out there
Years ago, when I was still out on patrol, a long-haired guy from a “motorcycle gang” taught me a lesson about appearances sometimes being deceiving
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