Major Incidents in Law Enforcement History
False lessons from Newhall have shaped police training for decades. Here’s what really happened — and why getting it right could save lives today
The D.C. Circuit ruled in U.S. v. Brown that forcing a suspect to unlock a phone with a thumbprint violates the Fifth Amendment
Trooper Charlie Hanger is proof that one cop can have an incredible impact with a single traffic stop
The memorial features the names of over 23,000 officers engraved on its curved marble walls
The museum is located across the street from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., allowing visitors to explore both in one visit
National Police Week finds its roots in 1962 when President John F. Kennedy signed Proclamation 3466, designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day
Troopers, bomb techs, paramedics and FBI agents share how the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing shaped their careers and their lives
Reexamining the relevance of historical military thinkers in shaping modern police strategies
The Norco 80 shootout left one sheriff’s deputy dead and nine wounded, with 32 police vehicles hit by ammo and a police helicopter forced down from the sky
How the deliverance of the Miranda Rights, when in custody or before interrogation, became law
Real toughness lies not in the acting, but in the actions of those who are sworn to serve and protect
While officers and law enforcement supporters have embraced the image as a source of pride, others see the blue line flag as a banner of defiance
The phonetic alphabet for law enforcement helped work within the limitations of radio systems and improve interagency communication
Members of the Border Patrol’s elite tactical team – the U.S. Border Patrol Tactical Unit – responded to the shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, where they found and killed the gunman
From a copper-brad bootprint to the final arrest, Morse’s pursuit of Joe Newell, a killer on the run, redefined law enforcement persistence
The shooter, who was equipped with a gas mask and smoke grenades, set off a fire alarm to draw Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students out of classrooms
Everyone loves a good mystery, but what happens when a mystery never has a satisfying ending?
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
The use of straight, side-handle and collapsible batons in modern law enforcement
This special episode of the Policing Matters podcast explores the shift from reactive to preventative strategies in emergency services and the crucial role of technology and health initiatives
Books about the catastrophic 9/11 attacks and the long return to normalcy are crucial to the historical record of those we lost and how we moved forward
10 codes have been replaced bit by bit for 10 years, but reform is slow. So why are departments are holding on?
LVMPD funds equipment, technology, training, and community engagement activities vital for public safety
An account told through the eyes of those at the center of the events of July 7, 2016, when five Dallas police officers were ambushed and killed and 11 injured
Chalino Sanchez’s music quickly became the anthem of Sinaloan drug culture
Exploring the indictment of Chief Pete Arredondo and the legal challenges in proving criminal negligence in the Uvalde school shooting case
The American flag is considered a living symbol under federal law. We must treat it as such.
