Rural Law Enforcement
In the Rural Law Enforcement section you’ll find news reports and expert articles about what it means to be a police officer in rural America.
Exposing the startling lack of consistency in police policies and standards across different states, from training requirements to pay scales
Join a veteran police officer, who not only shares his own stories but weaves in the captivating stories of his father, a former K9 handler
Small-town police departments turn to grant funds to address the challenges of limited resources, personnel shortages and technology gaps
UASs may have the wingspan of a Boeing 737 or be smaller than a radio-controlled model, but a pilot on the ground is always in charge of operations
Seattle-area tactical officers who slogged for hours over dangerously steep, muddy ground set off explosives along the top of the bunker
Colorado wildlife officials tranquilized the 200-pound animal after it wandered onto a college campus
Transported bear after kill, another wounded prior during bow hunt
Both were travelling westbound responding to a call for backup
Everyone should work closely with the local fusion center to make sure all intelligence gets to the right people and out to the field at the speed of light
Although The Calling is a fictional novel, it gives readers a sense they are climbing into the squad or walking the beat with the book’s main character, Officer Dan McCarthy
Chief Jay Varney said he truly enjoys being chief in a relatively little, rural PD, where he’s got great officers who keep plenty busy both in crime fighting and community policing
In our constitutional republic, there is a critical distinction between law enforcement officer and soldier
This month, Police1 examines the sensitive issue of police officers who suddenly become deadly threats to other cops - we begin with the threat posed by impersonators
Move could save up to $90K in six to 10 years
Itasca County Sheriff’s Officer Troy Ugrich described how his sister, Corrections Officer Darlene Troumbly, was serving breakfast to inmates when one lay in wait, determined to kill her
Drift may be defined as what occurs when there is a shifting of norms — or standards — over a period of time, causing new norms — or standards — to form
Police used a TASER to subdue a 9-year-old boy who neighbors had issues with before
“Anyone can lead on easy days, even a bad leader. It’s the tough days when true leaders shine.” — Col. Danny McKnight
An informal committee is looking into both the start-up costs and the annual operating costs of establishing a Lubec Police Department
Michael Luvera, Director, Central Washington University Police Department discusses the Rural Law Enforcement Technology Institute
To reduce the number of successful close-quarter assaults against officers we must adopt tactics that make sudden attacks more difficult and more obvious
There will be a series of seminars addressing topics such as National Security, Mass Casualty Response, and Active Shooter Threat Planning and Preparation
The Blencoe police chief and a Monona County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to a citizen’s call
Darren Kunz of the Otter Tail County (Minn.) Sheriff’s Department was a former student of mine — dead at age 40, Darren leaves behind his wife Beth and four children
Chiefs at the Rural Law Enforcement Technology Institute offered to donate equipment to a cash-strapped department
What do you get the Police1 editor who pretty much has all the AR-15 accessories he will ever need or want? A bag to put it all in!
The Warrior Creed — credited to the late Dr. Robert Humphrey — offers concrete guidance for developing the habits of an Ethical Warrior in your daily life
Enjoy a laugh in a secure, safe place, and then get yourself right back into condition yellow when you’re back out on patrol
The Columbia College Police Department purchased Segways
Modern cartels pose one of the biggest threats to law enforcement not just on the southern border, but nationwide
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