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Silos kill progress and diminish the greater good, and our greater good is a healthy, operational police agency
Challenging stereotypes and misconceptions, an experienced officer sheds light on the strengths and potentials of the younger generation in law enforcement
Rising incidents of recruit injuries and deaths highlight need for training reforms
Video of the incident from the rookie officer’s body camera has been released by police
A sheriff’s office Facebook post went viral after wishing two former high school football teammates success in their new LE careers
Katie Thyne, 24, was the first Newport News officer killed in the line of duty in 25 years
A breathalyzer returned a blood alcohol level of 0.13%, above the legal limit of 0.08%
“My first thought was … just to try to get some sort of breath into him, just try to stabilize him until EMS comes,” Officer Carson Yates said
Ntumba Lusamba, who came to America after spending 11 years in a refugee camp, was recently sworn into the Fargo Police Department
The armed suspect allegedly shot another individual during an argument at a gas station and fled the scene before encountering the officers
Footage shows a panic-stricken mother asking the recruits for help after failed attempts to remove her disabled son from a locked car
Deputy Devin Williams Jr.'s mother said her son had been in a romantic relationship with Maria Tran and he believed she was unmarried
The deputy was wanted in the fatal shootings of a husband and wife — less than two hours after finishing an OT shift
A veteran LEO reminds a young officer to always remember those responders who remained constant, controlled and calm in the midst of chaos
The 93 CHP cadets graduating this week participate in a five-mile run from the CHP Academy to the California Peace Officers’ Memorial to honor fallen LEOs
High-tech simulators allow for the interleaving of skills while providing stress inoculation
A chance encounter at a fast-food joint led to a friendship and a career in law enforcement
Here are 10 falsehoods I have heard in the past that I hope are not getting passed on to another generation of young recruits
Most LEOs across the country have the authority to make arrests even when off duty, but just because we can do something doesn’t mean we should
FTOs would do well to incorporate Peelian principle #7 in their training
The FTO is one of the most important roles in any agency. So don’t forget these essentials
The FTO isn’t always right
Manuel Soto, 22, became the sixth NYPD officer shot this year, just days after the fatal ambush of Officers Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora
“I needed to get used to being tired, but still able to problem solve and think critically,” said Officer Ian Whittington
Many officers look back on their time at the police academy with a sense of accomplishment and pride, but that doesn’t mean they didn’t hit some snags along the way
The 34-year-old father of two found he had the right experience and maturity for a new career as a police officer
Follow these steps to calm your mind and increase your shooting confidence
“The first thing going through my mind was, ‘get him out of the vehicle’ before it was just covered in flames,” said Officer Pedro Garcia
Your duty weapon and backup weapons should be as familiar in your hands as your favorite coffee cup
Sworn LEOs are a major part of the criminal justice system, but they certainly aren’t the only one
Where’s the scenario-based training for the REAL stresses of the job?
Taylor Brandt credits her tactical emergency medical training from the department for being able to give nine people another chance at life
A cosmic mistake made one young officer the talk of the town