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- A Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel Police cruiser flipped and landed on the bridge-tunnel’s guardrail in a single-vehicle wreck
- A Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel Police cruiser flipped and landed on the bridge-tunnel’s guardrail in a single-vehicle wreck
- The writings include hateful rhetoric toward Jewish people, Muslims and Islam, as well as the LGBTQ+ community, Black people, women and both the political left and right
- Video shows Kern County deputies using deadly force against a suspect who opened fire during an eviction attempt, killing Tulare County Detective Randy Hoppert
- Video shows Kern County deputies using deadly force against a suspect who opened fire during an eviction attempt, killing Tulare County Detective Randy Hoppert
- Video shows Kern County deputies using deadly force against a suspect who opened fire during an eviction attempt, killing Tulare County Detective Randy Hoppert
- The officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 argue the newly created fund is unauthorized and poses safety risks to law enforcement
- The officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 argue the newly created fund is unauthorized and poses safety risks to law enforcement
- Gov. Jared Polis issued clemency for Brandin Kreuzer, who shot former Douglas County Deputy Todd Tucker, citing a sentence that exceeded some murder cases in length
- Gov. Jared Polis issued clemency for Brandin Kreuzer, who shot former Douglas County Deputy Todd Tucker, citing a sentence that exceeded some murder cases in length
- by Vincent BoveStatement of Record Storms are inevitable. Grounded humanity is the anchor. Through affirmation in encounter, ethical leadership, fraternity, resilience, and respect for human dignity, individuals strengthen families, agencies, institutions, communities, and ultimately the nation itself. Through the Storms of Service Across America, law enforcement officers carry extraordinary responsibilities extending far beyond responding to emergencies or […]
- by Law OfficerMay 15, 2026: To my Illinois law enforcement colleagues, This is our moment. It is time for us to lead with the clarity, courage, and conviction that our communities desperately need — and that we were born to deliver. For years, we had elected officials who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with us, fought for our training, equipment, […]
- by Law OfficerSaint Paul, Minnesota: A routine seatbelt stop in Saint Paul became anything but routine when a toddler reached into a diaper bag on the floorboard and pulled out a loaded handgun, pointing it toward an officer standing at the vehicle. The incident happened on May 11 when Kenneth Ray Terry was stopped for a seatbelt […]
- by Law OfficerEaston Area School District alumnus and school police officer Stephen Schleig has received national recognition after being selected as the recipient of the 2026 National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) Bridge the Gap Award. The award is considered one of the nation’s most respected honors in the field of school based policing and recognizes […]
- by Vincent BoveStatement of Record Respect is not a slogan, nor is it a situational response. It is the defining standard of ethical policing and the foundation of public trust. It must be visible, consistent, and unwavering—carried in every interaction, reinforced through leadership, and cultivated long before enforcement is ever required. There was a time when three […]
- by Law OfficerIn law enforcement, we operate under the Incident Command System. One of its simplest and most important principles is this: the first officer on scene becomes the initial commander. That means before supervisors arrive, before specialized units deploy, before the full picture is even understood, one person is making decisions that can affect an entire […]
- by Kevin Angell, Ph.DBy any reasonable measure, today’s younger generation is not just consuming media—they’re producing it at scale. A smartphone, a ring light, and a half-baked idea can turn into a viral video in hours. For law enforcement, this shift has created a new layer of public interaction: one where a routine call, traffic stop, or sidewalk […]
- by Roland CleeNot exactly master criminals In most of these cases, the dollar amounts are tiny compared to the long-term financial penalty. Another striking revelation, none of these law enforcement officers are going to be joining Professor Moriarty, Lex Luthor or even Danny Ocean in the master criminal hall of fame. Are there stories where someone made […]
- by Kevin Angell, Ph.DFor law enforcement officers and police executives, few constitutional subjects are more operationally important than the First Amendment. It is the legal framework that shapes crowd management, public-order policing, officer discretion, municipal risk, and public trust. Yet one of its most frequently invoked protections is also one of its most misunderstood. The Constitution does not […]
- by Vincent BoveStatement of Record: Early warning signs are not conclusions—they are opportunities for prevention. The responsible recognition, evaluation, and response to emerging behavioral indicators remains one of the most critical leadership obligations across education, community life, and the law enforcement profession. Recognizing the Signals Before Crisis Across schools, communities, relationships—and within the law enforcement profession itself—warning […]