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Officer intensity ranges from very low (deep sleep) to very high (extreme fear). It can be experienced very positively (e.g., increased sensory acuity during an OIS) or quite negatively (e.g., […]

To address the housing crisis and workforce shortage in Maine, Senator Angus King is joining bipartisan legislation that would help first responders and teachers afford homes and reside in the […]

The phrase “you never get a second chance to make a first impression” certainly applies to the actions of an executive taking command of an organization. Just having common sense […]

Florida lawmakers are aiming to bolster protections for victims of domestic violence with the recent passage of the Gabby Petito Act. The tragic death of 22-year-old Petito at the hands […]

Deputies from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department in Wisconsin found themselves in an odd situation on March 8 when they were called to assist in returning a lost pig named […]

In 2018, a nationwide survey of members of law enforcement indicated that peer support was seen as the most effective among wellness services available to law enforcement. Based on this […]

On Wednesday, March 13, the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office in Maine commemorated the 160th anniversary of Deputy Sheriff Thomas Smith’s tragic death in the line of duty back in 1864. […]

Bozeman Police Officers Clint Anderson and Marek Ziegler recently went above and beyond the call of duty to assist a woman in labor who was stranded on her way to […]

Did you know that local sporting events, jack-o’-lanterns and Christmas music, along with the focused use of public messaging through various media, can lead to better police–citizen relations, less crime […]

As anticipation builds for the rare total solar eclipse set to occur on April 8, 2024, millions of Americans are gearing up for what could potentially be a traffic nightmare. […]

Over a year has passed since a tragic fire left the headquarters of the Cohutta Police Department in Georgia engulfed in flames, wiping out nearly all its equipment and necessities. […]

Law enforcement is an intricate tapestry that demands more than a uniform-clad officer merely occupying space, which, in reality, translates to just a “human wearing a uniform.” The ability to […]

K-9 Taco, a beloved member of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office in South Florida, bid farewell to his active duty days after six years of dedicated service in a heartwarming […]

Newly released body camera footage from the Gwinnett County Police Department has recently come to light, displaying the extraordinary efforts of Sergeant Todd Heller to assist a homeless man during […]

A psychologist, by definition, is a doctor (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) who studies the mind, emotions, cognition, social processes and human behavior. Within the field of psychology, there are different specializations, […]

In a revelation that has sent shockwaves throughout the community, it was recently discovered that the Houston Police Department (HPD) was forced to drop over 264,000 cases, including more than […]

Northglenn police officer Cameron Woods is being praised for his heroism after he jumped into a creek to save a child’s life amid a harrowing crash scene in Commerce City […]

Another night shift. Another domestic call, burglary in progress or a car stop on a dark street. Are you confronted by a compliant suspect, a belligerent and drugged abuser or […]

The Columbus City Council has recently allocated over $90,000 to the Columbus Police Dialogue Team, bidding to enhance community–police relations and refine crowd management strategies. The initiative, known as Enable […]

The debate over homeless encampments in the city of Burien has escalated as the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) recently filed a lawsuit in federal court on March 11. The […]