Fatherly instincts save boy from icy water
A 13-year-old boy in Woolwich Township, New Jersey, is still alive (and warm), thanks to the bold action of a few police officers. On January 6, a boy fell through Read More
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More than a call for service
A police officer in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is getting kudos for a seemingly simple act of kindness that meant the world to an elderly woman in his community. On... Read More
Has law enforcement changed?
A look at how the profession has evolved over time
I have heard this both as a question — “Has law enforcement changed?” — and as a statement — “Law enforcement has changed!” Generally speaking, the... Read More
SROs in action
The vital role of cops in schools
Schools in the U.S. have never had as much protection and police presence in our nation’s history as they do today. The unfortunate scourge of fanatical shooters... Read More
Stay in your lane
Waymo robotaxi drives through felony traffic stop in Los Angeles
In many ways, emerging AI technology seems capable of matching anything a human being can do. It turns out that that includes making mistakes as well. Videos circulating... Read More
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Drug policy and enforcement
Strategies that also embrace treatment
American policing stands at a pivotal moment. Every patrol officer, detective and front-line supervisor has encountered the drug crisis firsthand — during traffic stops, domestic disturbances driven by addiction or […]
Gear that moves with you
Roller duffel bags for law enforcement
Earlier in the year, I noticed more people than ever were using roller duffel bags while traveling to the 2025 SHOT Show. When I got to SHOT, I continued seeing Read More
A new breed of cop car
The rookie of today faces a host of challenges that weren’t necessarily present for their forebears. Body cameras, activist groups and ever-present cellphone cameras... Read More
The future of patrol is here
Florida sheriff’s office rolls out nation’s first autonomous police vehicle
Any child of the 1980s was familiar with the telltale theme music accompanying video footage of a highly modified Pontiac Trans Am with a red “scanner” light... Read More
New York governor highlights $24 million investment to modernize law enforcement technology
New York Governor Kathy Hochul visited Rochester on October 24 to highlight New York State’s $24 million investment in modernizing law enforcement technology and... Read More
Cutting-edge police technology
The role of technology in policing has advanced dramatically over the past century, reshaping how agencies prevent crime, protect officers and serve communities. What... Read More
Who’s watching the watchmen?
The Roman poet Juvenal famously asked, “quis custodiet Ipsos custodes?” or “who guards the guards themselves?” More commonly, it’s phrased “who watches the... Read More
Crime and punishment (or lack thereof) in Seattle
The city of Seattle has a new city attorney, and it seems the Seattle police union has job security. As one of her first moves in her new position, city Read More
Labor leadership out in the field
Don’t get too comfortable leading from your office
A second-floor office with a view. Let’s go! I had finally arrived. I vaguely remembered a college psych course I had taken back in the mid-90s where Maslow’s... Read More
When you are falsely accused
Officers have a right to their good name and reputation, and so false accusations can be the most trying and humiliating experiences in an officer’s career. But false... Read More
Is anyone listening?
Recruiting and retaining the next generation of officers
Recruitment and retention aren’t just administrative headaches anymore — they’re operational survival. Across America, more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies... Read More
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