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A suspect fled into a home after he was caught with a stolen pickup truck; Indian River County SWAT officers took the man into custody after he fell through the ceiling
New York City’s mayor-elect plans to redirect mental health, homelessness and outreach duties to a new civilian agency under a $1.1B proposal
The report called the fire a “once-in-a lifetime cataclysmic event” and praised the heroic actions of many officers, but said missteps presented a “valuable learning opportunity”
Detective Christopher Mock suffered a sudden medical emergency after responding to a homicide and suicide on the same day; he died 12 days later
The Eagle Point Police chief and an officer were speaking with a suspect before he became agitated, grabbed a knife and wounded the officer
The legislation would make failure to disclose a name, address or date of birth a fourth-degree misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail
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First-year police chiefs share the strategies, surprises and lessons that shaped their first 12 months in command — with takeaways that apply to any leader stepping into a new role
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CentralSquare’s CJIS-compliant platform automates reports, transcriptions and records updates – freeing officers, investigators and analysts to spend more time on mission-critical work
Panasonic’s new solution protects devices from cyberattacks so police can focus on protecting their communities
The company’s new offerings, NightShift and Flock Alpha, demonstrate how AI and automation can help agencies solve more crime, faster – without losing the human touch
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Originally written for children of law enforcement and military officers, SHEEPDOGS: Meet Our Nation’s Warriors teaches all kids to be strong while remaining virtuous in a dangerous world
Many officers miss their children’s recitals, plays and ball games because of work, but there are no do overs in life — you can decide how you spend your time, so choose wisely
I want to tell you the story about an act of love which took place years ago while I was still an active police officer back in the 1980s
There’s no fun in making a huge boat payment if you never have the time to actually enjoy the boat
We police officers generally have to work out on our own time, and I see that as being just one more hour added to our shift
No matter where you stand on Heller, Peruta, or any other relevant ruling on the Second Amendment, it’s imperative that you be mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually ready for whatever you face on the streets
Being armed can make the difference in dangerous situations, as I learned on spring break
Admire and honor Chicago PD Detective Dennis Farina, but do not emulate or copy his character from “Law and Order”
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