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The United States’ largest trading partner is its southern neighbor, Mexico, accounting for over 16% of total trade.[1]census.gov/foreign-trade/statistics/highlights/topcm.html Yet Mexico is home to a multitude of criminal gangs, regional criminal […]

We have all stood on too many highways at 2 a.m., red and blue lights cutting through the dark, watching an officer kneel beside a critically injured driver and doing […]

When it comes to solving crimes, time is of the essence and information is power. With that power of information comes the opportunity to save lives. On the anniversary of […]

Recently, a State Police agency in the Southwest identified a troubling trend: officers leaving the agency due to PTSD and related medical disability claims. These officers had previously served in […]

Employees are encouraged to recognize and maintain a clear distinction between suitable professional interaction and patronizing behavior toward their supervisors. While most workers naturally seek positive relationships with their superiors […]

In case you’ve never ridden one (or had to jump out of its path), e-bikes are essentially motorized bicycles. They’re convenient, fun and fast, but they can be dangerous, too […]

April is Autism Awareness Month. Though law enforcement probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when someone brings up neurodivergence, the profession interacts with people with autism spectrum […]

Oxford, Maryland, isn’t a big town. Most people, in fact, would consider it downright tiny. Covering less than a square mile, it only boasts a little over 600 citizens. Small […]

The United States’ recent operations against Iran have brought the typical controversy that goes along with war. But there’s one thing everyone should be able to agree on: the NYPD […]

  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. […]