Patrol Issues
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From odor-fighting sprays to heavy-duty hangers, discover the tools that make maintaining your gear easier and more effective
A sharp-eyed police officer interrupted a mailbox break-in outside a post office, uncovering a potential identity theft scheme and saving hundreds from becoming victims
The percentage of schools with a security guard, an SRO or other LEOs on campus at least once a week went up from 42 percent in 2005-06 to 57 percent a decade later
The decision was blasted by the largest police unions as “plainly illegal” and not nearly enough by the Legal Aid Society and the N.Y. Civil Liberties Union
K-9 Griffen died on Saturday from an undisclosed medical condition
“The launch of the network core comes a year into the FirstNet public-private partnership” FirstNet Senior Vice President Chris Sambar said
Police report she began to ride the carousel after making the comments
The LEO sprang into action after the man tied a string around his neck and lost consciousness
The two officers were recognized for their life-saving efforts
Police said when they found the suspect, found he was wearing body armor and carrying a loaded gun
Chicago’s 58 percent jump in homicides in 2016 has fueled fierce debate about its cause among law enforcement officials, politicians and academics
Officers in an Arizona city are catching the attention of some drivers with their new equipment
West Sacramento officers make 17 percent less than nearby PDs
Some of the weapons defined as “military equipment” under the bill includes armored and tactical vehicles and riot gear
A research team compared how behavior and visible characteristics influence whether officers escalate or de-escalate street confrontations
The superintendent said every classroom with be equipped with a “five-gallon bucket of river stone”
Police said the man became upset when the fast food restaurant refused to make him 30 double cheeseburgers
The agreement comes on the heels of three lawsuits filed last year against the city
Cpl. Scott Martin said he created a wanted poster for Phil because he is sick of snow in the spring
Jaelynn Willey was taken off life support after being shot on Tuesday at Great Mills High School in Maryland
The award recognizes law enforcement officers for their efforts in community policing
A recent study conducted by an Indiana university found that predictive policing didn’t result in racially biased arrests
“Congratulations, you just impersonated a police officer”
Jim and Doug discuss the ways in which police can remain mobile for rapid response, and yet also remain available for affable conversations with citizens
Police are asking local residents to be on the lookout for “Tom”
One of the largest bombing investigations in the U.S. since the Boston Marathon attacks in 2013 came to an intense close Wednesday
The move comes after Nikolas Cruz’s brother was arrested on campus, two students were caught carrying knives and another made online threats
Police said a video left behind by the bomber, which authorities declined to release, amounts to a confession
Officers must make life and death decisions and conduct investigations into criminal acts much like physicians investigate what’s ailing a patient
Numerous PDs across the country are experiencing a staff shortage
The baby’s mother said she was thankful that the officers were there at the right time
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