Major Incidents in Law Enforcement History
Lt. Dan Marcou’s second book continues the stories of courage, relentless pursuit and epic gunfights from his first book
FTOs would do well to incorporate Peelian principle #7 in their training
Vollmer spearheaded revolutionary ideas that today’s cops take for granted, like police call boxes and vehicle patrols. However, he still has more to teach
We are grateful for the heroism of police, fire and EMS personnel who stopped the attack and cared for the injured inside Robb Elementary School
The gunman entered Robb Elementary School with a handgun and possibly a rifle; no motive has been released
Sgt. Ashton Packe (Ret.) says the gunman’s fumble prevented a horrific massacre from being even worse
Symbols and ceremonies are important ways for us to remember fallen LEOs
Among the most pressing issues Susan Hutson faces taking over as Orleans Parish sheriff is a decrease in deputies employed by the sheriff’s office
The new security officers will be unarmed and have a distinct uniform
The man was convicted on six counts, including assaulting Metropolitan Police officer Noah Rathbun with a metal flag pole
Jurors convicted former Rocky Mount police officer Thomas Robertson of all six counts he faced
The U.S. Capitol Police is still 300 officers short of where is should be, said Chief Thomas Manger
Officer Jeffrey Smith’s widow says her husband is getting “the honor that he deserves”
The Guard would provide assistance at traffic control checkpoints, authorities said
Their struggles and accomplishments helped break barriers and pave the way for future generations
Staggered by the murder of two young Harlem cops, the NYPD paused to recall another grievous milestone, Jan. 27, 1972, when two other young officers were gunned down
Goodman speaks about his fellow officers’ restraint and the complexities of his newfound fame
The sheriff touted the “good character” of a man who pleaded guilty to a charge related to the Jan. 6 siege at the U.S. Capitol
Hastings Police didn’t have much information about the 1894 shooting. And then the officer’s great-granddaughter reached out
The department’s top national security official described an “elevated” threat from violent extremists
About 120 Capitol Police officers have left since last year, but Chief Tom Manger says they’ll be ready
The bill, passed by both houses, eliminates an extra step that critics say can slow response
Focusing on the principles on which policing was founded can give officers important direction for facing today’s challenges
An agency spokesperson cited the cost and time to complete background checks as a “major concern”
NYPD has used 12-pound trigger pulls for several decades
The 15-year-old was charged with use of a weapon of mass destruction
Law enforcement say Florida schools are safer than they were, “but we’re not there” yet
Whether you are a rookie, a veteran or a member of the public, interactive exhibits and fascinating artifacts make this museum a must-visit
The site also gives officers the option to meet in person or call the oversight committee to report misconduct
“It’s always emotional,” a survivor said. “The fact that we’ve come together and not let evil win is so amazing”
Capitol Police announced four arrests, but no major confrontations were reported
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that the Capitol Police “seemed very, very well prepared”
The unnamed officers face violations that range from inappropriate conduct to “improper” dissemination of information, Capitol Police officials announced
