Major Incidents in Law Enforcement History
A public building protest should not surprise any police leader, especially when organizers clearly state that as their intent
By learning to recognize the phases of the Terrorist Attack Cycle, you may be able to break the cycle before plans are finalized and lives are lost
Decisions to use force, especially deadly force, are unquestionably the most critical an officer will ever make
Officer Vanessa Martinez is the first female to pass all requirements to be a motorcycle officer
While violent crime is up in Cleveland, fewer criminal cases are appearing in court
If the message and the mission is to pursue peace, justice and tolerance for all, isn’t it hypocritical to lump 800,000+ American cops into a single, negative identity?
The fourth grader was struck while doing homework on her mother’s bed
Over time, the priorities of the agency have changed depending on the threats facing the nation and the concerns of the American people from land fraud in the early days to counterterrorism today
The ‘collaborative reform’ project was launched in the aftermath of last summer’s fatal officer-involved shooting
A vigil for Jamyla Bolden, who was shot while doing homework in her bed, brought community and LEOs together in mourning
When force is necessary to ensure an officer’s safety, officers must use it — without hesitation — regardless of the perceived ramifications of the aftermath
Give the word “Birmingham” lasting meaning, and don’t let the practice of proactive police work die
The department said an incident like Ferguson can happen anywhere and credibility can be lost in a second
The lawsuit sought to allow her to speak publicly about the secret proceedings
It has never been easy to be a cop — and it’s getting even harder to be one now — so watch out for each other and be smart about the risks you’re taking
State of emergency was imposed in Ferguson and the surrounding area after shootings during protests
Police arrest two dozen in protests, but there was no repeat of violence that scarred weekend demonstrations
Attorneys for officers said prosecutors hid information about Gray’s previous encounters with law enforcement
Something we’ve seen altogether too little media coverage of is the fact that in many of the controversial cases where an officer has used deadly force on a subject, that subject did not comply with lawful orders
New requirements, coupled with ongoing municipal court reform, will represent a “significant shift” in law enforcement
Ferguson taught us that in this era of instant information, we need to quickly use the tools that are available to us to educate and inform those we serve
Today, to America and to the world, the word “Ferguson” means far more than just another city
The healing so essential in cities all across the country will come about only through transparency, communication, and embracing the benefits of diversity
As an old beat cop once said to NYPD Police Commissioner Teddy Roosevelt, “You have to walk softly, but carry a big stick”
Panel promised to scrutinize why gov. didn’t send in the National Guard to save burning Ferguson businesses
Issue didn’t pick up steam until after South Carolina had its own Ferguson-esque moment
The 1950s saw a heavy reliance on the motor officer to again reduce what had started first in the 1920s: a desire to speed
This new hire is the third chief in four months
For the cops of my dad’s generation, witnessing today’s hostility, disrespect and general lack of public support for law enforcement is like taking a trip back in time
Center will give young jobless or underemployed men a month’s training before matching them with area jobs
Police department tries to get fallen officer from 1920 on federal, state and local memorials for line of duty deaths
The Justice Department examined the response of the four agencies in the first 16 days after the fatal shooting
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