September 11, then and now

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Light through the darkness: Lessons from a 9/11 survivor

Light through the darkness: Lessons from a 9/11 survivor

Port Authority Officer Will Jimeno, who was trapped in the World Trade Center rubble, shares what he has learned from his recovery post-9/11

LEOs respond: 20 years later, what are the lasting impacts of the September 11 attacks?

Readers and columnists share their thoughts as we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on our nation
Watch: Documentary recounts stories from 9/11 first responders

The short film shares interviews from police officers and firefighters who were there that day
9/11 exhibit newest addition to National Law Enforcement Museum

The exhibit recognizes the 72 officers killed on September 11, as well as 236 officers who died of illnesses contracted while working in the hazardous conditions at the WTC

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'It wasn't the same after 9/11': How becoming a cop saved an FDNY firefighter's life
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After 9/11, Dan Rowan, a 21-year FDNY veteran, moved from New York to Arizona to become a fourth-generation police officer – a change he says got him through some of his darkest days
IACP Quick Take: A post 9-11 intelligence analyst’s advice for local law enforcement
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CIA and FBI analyst Philip Mudd describes the goals and methods for local law enforcement networks to focus their concerns
Public safety leaders reflect on the 20th anniversary of 9/11
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Podcast hosts Jim Dudley, Chris Cebollero, Marc Bashoor and Rob Lawrence address how 9/11 affected all facets of public safety
Is your agency ready for the golden hour of a disaster?
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Constructing a sound disaster plan ahead of an event is key for a successful response
Opinion: We cannot afford to turn a blind eye to the emerging threat environment
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We must never forget what happened 20 years ago on 9/11 and what must be done to ensure it never happens again
Returning the Ground Zero flag: How detectives solved the mystery of the missing Stars and Stripes
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The American flag, raised by NYC firefighters at Ground Zero shortly after the terrorist attacks on 9/11, was discovered years later in Washington state
9/11 reflections: Cops who traded their lives for our freedom
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An NYPD sergeant shares the memories of his friends who willingly ran into the burning towers and participated in the largest rescue mission ever in the history of New York City
Address the vulnerabilities in your backyard: Terrorism preparedness for rural agencies
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Terrorists need three things to be able to act: intention, capability and opportunity. And those can all be interrupted by vigilant policing
Poem: That day in September
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We remain forever moved by the courage of the first responders and military personnel who responded to the threat that day
Beneath the Vest: How cumulative PTSD impacted a New York cop after 9/11
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A former NYPD officer discusses how repeated exposure to trauma took its toll on his mental health and his family
A police officer’s guide to the terrorist attack cycle
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By learning to recognize the phases of the Terrorist Attack Cycle, you may be able to break the cycle before plans are finalized and lives are lost
5 ways to commemorate 9/11 as a first responder
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Honor the sacrifices and the legacy left by 9/11 responders by marking the anniversary with community service, education and self-care

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