Legal

How cops can best prepare for a court appearance

A calm, sincere, respectful, open, forthright attitude — no matter who’s asking the questions — will have you credibly winning despite confrontational questions

September 17, 2014 10:03 AM

Val Van Brocklin

Use of Force

7 rules to prevent ‘excessive use-of-force’ accusations

How do we protect the many officers who have been falsely accused of excessive force and then libeled and slandered in the media?

August 26, 2014 02:42 PM

Chuck Joyner

Legal

Cell phone tracking by police: 2 key court decisions explained

As this issue continues to evolve, do your best to keep informed on the latest developments

August 20, 2014 09:01 AM

Val Van Brocklin

Patrol Issues

As economy dives, crime fears spike

February 24, 2009 06:55 AM

Legal

Atlanta officers sentenced in deadly raid

February 24, 2009 06:33 AM

Legal

Atlanta officers apologize for deadly raid

February 24, 2009 03:40 AM

Legal

Chicago’s top cop won’t release names of officers with complaints filed against them

February 24, 2009 03:28 AM

Corrections

L.A. Sheriff might free 4,000 inmates due to budget cuts

February 24, 2009 03:08 AM

Corrections

Eight inmates escaped Miss. jail, 7 at large

February 23, 2009 07:49 AM

Legal

After seven years, trial of suspected Calif. cop killer begins

February 23, 2009 04:16 AM

Less Lethal

Officer injuries down with increased TASER use

February 23, 2009 04:10 AM

Federal law enforcement

FBI, local police rescue child prostitutes

February 23, 2009 03:13 AM

Police News

Suspect in Ind. police shooting found dead

February 23, 2009 03:09 AM

Officer-Involved Shootings

Md. officer challenges policy against naming police who kill, injure suspects

February 22, 2009 06:28 AM

Juvenile Crime

Pa. boy, 11, accused of killing dad’s girlfriend

February 22, 2009 06:15 AM

Patrol Issues

Okla. officers seize man’s ‘Abort Obama’ sign

February 20, 2009 08:50 AM

Traffic Enforcement, Highway Patrol

Fla. sheriff seeks DUI blood tests

February 20, 2009 07:05 AM

Police News

N.J. officer recounts hostage ordeal

February 20, 2009 07:03 AM

Legal

Va. cop killer executed 10 years later

February 20, 2009 06:54 AM

Police Jobs & Careers

L.A. Sheriff’s Department loosens hiring standards for new recruits

February 20, 2009 04:03 AM

Less Lethal

Drawing gun on Calif. school crowd ‘justified’

February 20, 2009 03:47 AM

Corrections

Mo. sheriff helps with inmate release

February 20, 2009 03:14 AM

Legal

Finally: Sentence for 1970 killing of Minn. officer

February 20, 2009 03:13 AM

TASER Announces Use of Force, Risk Management & Legal Strategies Seminar

February 19, 2009 06:02 AM

Report calls for nationwide crime lab overhaul

February 18, 2009 07:14 AM

Legal

Philly judge orders photos of slain officer removed from courtroom

February 18, 2009 07:04 AM

Use of Force

Use of force investigated after Kan. chase suspect punched

February 18, 2009 02:53 AM

Border Patrol

Border agents convicted in shooting released

February 17, 2009 07:10 AM

Active Shooter

Critics ask why police report on NIU shooting isn’t complete

February 13, 2009 10:43 AM

Legal

Police drop appeal against man who got ticket while wife was in labor

February 13, 2009 07:30 AM

Federal law enforcement

FBI joins false evidence probe of Philly cop

February 13, 2009 06:56 AM

Border Patrol

Suspect in Texas border agent’s death held

February 13, 2009 06:44 AM

Police Jobs & Careers

Retired boxing champ wants to become LEO

February 13, 2009 06:38 AM

Legal

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