LOS ANGELES – An auto theft suspect plunged to his death from a crane high above the Port of Los Angeles while trying to evade police. The man led officers on a chase across Los Angeles Wednesday before he ditched […]
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So you think you have a strange job? Do you find yourself dealing with interesting characters and unique circumstances? All right, maybe you do. While we don’t want to take anything from you, try being a cop. It’s a Strange […]
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Charlottesville chief of police denied Monday that cops were ordered to “stand down,” or not intervene by making arrests during the violent clashes that led to the death of an anti-racist protester. Chief Al Thomas said […]
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Helping Children Overcome Fear of Police It is unfortunate that many children grow up with the mindset that police officers are a symbol of fear. This opinion often stems from a variety of places including parents who have had run-ins […]
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“Everyone hates us – pretty much.” Sadly, these were the sentiments of a Maui police sergeant when corresponding with one of my family members who drafted a letter of appreciation for one of their officers. Furthermore, these sentiments reflect the […]
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Being a Community Officer Long before I thought about making a movie, I was a beat officer in Atlanta and I had the best assignment in the world. The main part of my patrol area was made up of two […]
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Police work ultimately ruined me as a mother. Law enforcement mom. We have our own parent type category. “They” use career adjectives to describe us. Ultimately, police work amps up our situational awareness and emotional intelligence for parenting. Peace officers […]
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CLINTON, Mo. – The man wanted in connection with the deadly shooting of a Missouri police officer on Sunday was arrested Tuesday in Urich, Fox 4 KC reported. Police surrounded a home in Chilhowee earlier Tuesday after officers descended on the small […]
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LONG BEACH, Calif. – A hostage taker was shot by Long Beach police late Sunday night. The wounded man was holding a woman hostage when fired upon. He is suspected of stabbing another woman, authorities said. The Los Angeles Times […]
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LVMPD Body Cam Footage of Recent Shooting Pulling over a motorist can result in a simple citation or a raging gun battle. Police officers need to be prepared for either one. Moreover, a simple detention of a suspicious person can […]
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