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RECENT EXPERT ARTICLES
Rear Admiral Lisa Delaney discusses eligibility, covered conditions and why some responders are only now seeking care
The history of the Zadroga Act — named in honor of NYPD Officer James Zadroga — spotlights the hard-won battle to secure care and reaffirms why the program must have the resources to fulfill its mission
The program provides predetermined allocations to eligible local governments based on population and violent crime data
San Mateo County’s move to the Glock G45 shows why platform selection is only the first step — agencies must also address fit, personally owned sidearms and training requirements
Thieves can change a vehicle’s VIN plate, paperwork and history, but small inconsistencies can expose the identity they tried to erase
Officer’s 40-year federal prison sentence and two concurrent also affirmed
From counterfeit credentials and AI-generated images to players moving beyond official events, the World Cup security operation extended far beyond the stadium
Police officer, veteran and former correctional officer Jeff Benaim ran from Montauk to Manhattan to raise money and awareness for veteran and first responder mental health
Oakland’s phased ALPR rollout, centralized triage and task-tracking system show how an RTCC can coordinate leads, investigative work and field resources