APB American Police Beat

Today’s police officers are well trained and highly skilled. Most police academy basic and in-service training is focused on skill development. However, while skill training is essential, it can be […]

A Colorado man reportedly called police on himself, claiming that a friend had bugged his phone and eyeglasses, leading to a series of bizarre events that resulted in the discovery […]

In response to a significant rise in crime rates aboard Minneapolis and St. Paul Metro Transit buses and trains, the transit agency’s police force is turning to social media to […]

The internet is ablaze with videos of so-called First Amendment auditors. Provocative individuals, often referring to themselves as “journalists” go to extremes to conspicuously take photos and videos in or near public […]

The New York Police Department (NYPD) recently announced plans to expand its International Liaison Program in an effort to combat global criminal activities such as drug trafficking that are impacting […]

Nearly six months after the Lahaina wildfire devastated the picturesque Hawaiian community, the Maui Police Department has finally released a comprehensive after-action report detailing their response to the catastrophe. The […]

The year 2024 marks two decades since H.R. 218 was passed and became law. It’s way past time that law enforcement professionals, especially firearms instructors, understand it and refer to […]

Lawmakers in Maine are taking action to address the critical staffing shortages plaguing law enforcement agencies across the state. Legislators recently tabled a new bill aimed at addressing the widespread […]

A recent investigation spurred by the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in 2022 has raised questions concerning the adequacy of active shooter training for law enforcement across the […]

X, formally known as Twitter, is viewed widely by journalists and politicians as the gold standard for social media-based communications. It’s tenured, and unlike other applications that cater to younger […]

The Dallas Police Department (DPD) has secured a significant investment of $10 million toward the construction of a new state-of-the-art training facility. The grant, announced on February 8, marks the […]

Responding to a concerning surge in crime rates around Oakland and the surrounding East Bay area, California Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced the deployment of additional law enforcement resources to […]

A search for a suspect turned into a comical game of hide and seek after Portland police officers discovered the alleged burglar hiding himself in a wooden trunk. The arrest, which took […]

In a move aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability, the Houston Police Department (HPD) has announced a significant update to its body camera policy. Effective since December but formally announced […]

As of January 1, 2024, a new law in California is aiming to reshape police traffic stops over concerns related to racial profiling and transparency in law enforcement interactions. Assembly […]

In a recent landmark decision, the City Council of New York City has passed the How Many Stops Act, defying a veto from Mayor Eric Adams and objections from the […]

Two Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officers were recently recognized for their courageous and lifesaving efforts while responding to the tragic shooting incident at the University of Nevada, Las […]

A newly implemented federal law aimed at combating money laundering is causing ripples of concern among small business owners. Enacted in 2021 and effective January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency […]

In a move aimed at bolstering protections for first responders and public safety officials in Iowa, lawmakers have proposed a bill that would increase penalties for assaults on law enforcement […]

Alan Winston Filion, a 17-year-old from California, is facing serious charges after being accused of orchestrating numerous swatting incidents across the United States, including a hoax at a mosque in […]