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  The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) today announced Police First Class (PFC) Kevin P. Doyle and Police First Class (PFC) Nicholas E. Brazones of the Fairfax County, […]

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) has formally announced that 363 names of U.S. law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty will be added to […]

“Under stress, the body does exactly what it was designed to do. Training determines whether that response helps or hurts.”  — Lt. Col. Dave Grossman We all operate with an […]

Editor’s note: This article is reprinted with permission from the February 2026 issue of PORAC Law Enforcement News, the official publication of the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC). […]

High-profile incidents of police suffering often capture national attention, but many cops experience suffering daily in unspoken and invisible ways. This article examines why cops suffer, how to dissociate from […]

Editor’s note: This is part 3 of a nine-part series reflecting on the September 11, 2001, terror attacks ahead of their 25th remembrance this year. Retired Port Authority Police Officer […]

I am embarrassed to be writing this article, as early in my leadership career I often failed to do what I am now strongly advocating. I have continually stated that […]

Police physical fitness programs significantly enhance officer safety and resilience, improve agency efficiency and effectiveness, and positively impact the community. Research shows that physical fitness improves job performance, safety awareness […]

Whether you’re attending in-service, an instructor development class or a professional development course, training provides an opportunity to improve our knowledge, skills and abilities. It can be a source of […]

Every patrol officer and first-line supervisor understands this reality: public trust is not built in press conferences or policy manuals — it is earned one call, one contact and one […]

Our lodge secretary is one of those guys who is all about current events. On July 31, 2024, he sent me a text that stopped me dead in my tracks. […]

Does your agency have an innovative officer safety or officer wellness program to improve the well-being of their officers? Nominations for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund 2026 Destination […]

By the numbers, diagnoses of people with cognitive impairments have been on the rise for years. And when children and adults wander or elope due to autism, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, […]

Sleep matters, and many officers don’t need another reminder. Every wellness briefing and medical appointment already says it. Exhausted law enforcement officers are among the most studied professionals in high-risk […]

Basic emergency medical training is fairly standard at most police academies. The reality, however, is that many officers go years without using of it. After all, that’s what paramedics are […]

Lawmakers in Mississippi are considering a somewhat novel approach to the ongoing issue of street racing: taking away the cars. Street racing is hardly a new issue. Longtime APB readers […]

A recent report from the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ), a nonpartisan think tank for criminal justice policy and research, shows a significant decrease in homicide rates from 2024 to […]

Off-duty and pregnant Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PAPD) Police Officer Chee Ying Yong did not hesitate when she heard the blood-curdling cries of a teenage victim […]

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) on February 25 announced Senior Officer Percy Evans of the Town of Holly Springs (N.C.) Police Department as the Officer of the […]

American law enforcement agencies should achieve and maintain accredited status. By adhering to national standards, operational effectiveness can be strengthened, liability can be reduced and public trust can be enhanced. […]