Grand Rapids PD officers responded to the scene after the man threatened to kill his family; he tried to set a cruiser ablaze, carjacked a woman and attacked a K-9 before the shooting
Security cameras have recorded at least three nighttime instances where groups of people entered or exited sewer tunnels via maintenance holes on streets in Brooklyn and Queens
Michael Debiase allegedly confronted another Myrtle Beach officer who was “warming up fish in the microwave, causing an odor,” according to an arrest warrant
Grand Rapids Police K-9 Digo suffered a stab wound to the head while trying to apprehend a man who was later shot and killed by police
A 30-year veteran of the Minneapolis Police Department, Bill Peterson has led policing downtown and in numerous bordering neighborhoods since 2019
FIREARMS WEEK: ARE OFFICERS EQUIPPED FOR TODAY’S FIGHTS?
If your handgun is hungry, your response should be automatic: feed it and get back to work; here’s how to build reload skills that stand up to stress
Nearly half of respondents identified threats beyond typical handgun range as a limitation, while many pointed to optics, patrol rifles and additional training as ways to improve capability
This practical 10-point self-assessment helps agencies determine whether their firearms setup is equipped for the realities police officers face in the field
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While lots of people talk about the importance of sleep, they often do not address how to get to sleep
How safe would you feel knowing your backup officer hasn’t had a restful night’s sleep in weeks and is struggling to stay awake?
By following actionable steps before, during and after a vacation, officers can embrace the therapeutic power of detachment and fortify their resilience
Using an online tax preparation service or working with a public safety tax preparation expert might save you time and money. Here’s what to know.
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Mid-career officers are just a decade away from retirement — now is the time to take a hard look at your pension
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It could take more than a year to adjust benefits and disburse retroactive payments following the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act — here’s how to prepare
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