Video shows suspects lighting a fire ring on a Queens intersection and doing donuts around it as officers arrived to respond
“It’s a barrier breaker because when people see Dale, they’re not scared so much anymore,” said Effingham County Sheriff Paul Kuhns
“This is building relationships with youth, and it’s an excellent way to break down barriers between law enforcement and the kids,” Johnstown Police Officer Chas Cypher said
Superintendent Robyn Castillo sent a message to the Sacramento city manager requesting that the city reinstate its contract that assigned full-time police officers to Natomas schools
Huntsville officials said the agreement will complement the department’s existing recruitment program by introducing additional tools, strategies and industry best practices
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During National Police Week, we caught up with Frank Ray, who now serves as NLEOMF’s honorary Chief Ambassador and advocates for responders’ mental health
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My trip to Hawaii illustrates how some states do not give LEOSA-armed officers such a warm welcome
The biggest cause and predictor for divorce are the words people use — hateful, contemptuous words can never be taken back and they are usually remembered
Many men and women across this nation have discovered the ancient art and have fell in love with the individual satisfaction that this sport can provide
A great way to reduce the stress out on patrol that gets generated at home is to have a happy home that you leave and return to in the first place
Given the current state of events in our profession, we need to teach new officers how to be prepared for life in the fishbowl
The foundation of any relationship — at least one that is healthy — should include open and honest communication, trust, and respect
The new messenger-style bag from BLACKHAWK! is spacious enough for a full-sized laptop, books, a Glock, and three extra mags — I even put a Level III panel in it
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