Major Incidents in Law Enforcement History
FTOs would do well to incorporate Peelian principle #7 in their training
Vollmer spearheaded revolutionary ideas that today’s cops take for granted, like police call boxes and vehicle patrols. However, he still has more to teach
The use of straight, side-handle and collapsible batons in modern law enforcement
This special episode of the Policing Matters podcast explores the shift from reactive to preventative strategies in emergency services and the crucial role of technology and health initiatives
Books about the catastrophic 9/11 attacks and the long return to normalcy are crucial to the historical record of those we lost and how we moved forward
10 codes have been replaced bit by bit for 10 years, but reform is slow. So why are departments are holding on?
LVMPD funds equipment, technology, training, and community engagement activities vital for public safety
SWAT
An account told through the eyes of those at the center of the events of July 7, 2016, when five Dallas police officers were ambushed and killed and 11 injured
Chalino Sanchez’s music quickly became the anthem of Sinaloan drug culture
Exploring the indictment of Chief Pete Arredondo and the legal challenges in proving criminal negligence in the Uvalde school shooting case
The American flag is considered a living symbol under federal law. We must treat it as such.
There is no single answer to the cause of mass school shootings, but it goes much deeper and further than issues of gun control and mental illness
Did Columbus Police Officer Mike Plumb make the best shot ever?
On April 11, 1986, one of the most famous shootouts in modern times took place between the FBI and two serial bank robbers
Here are some of the strangest last words before execution
There have been a few bad apples throughout history. Really bad apples
The museum is located across the street from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., allowing visitors to explore both in one visit
The memorial features the names of over 23,000 officers engraved on its curved marble walls
National Police Week finds its roots in 1962 when President John F. Kennedy signed Proclamation 3466, designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day
Working with the limitations of radio for interagency cooperation
These social media celebrations recognize the courage, dedication and leadership of women in law enforcement
Bob Paul transitioned from a sailor to gold miner, then to a respected lawman; learn how his determined efforts bring peace and justice to a chaotic frontier
Uvalde’s independent investigation did acknowledge some failures, including communication problems, poor training for live shooter situations and lack of available equipment
Law enforcement agencies nationwide highlight the courage, dedication and achievements of Black officers, reinforcing a commitment to diversity and inclusion
Changes the department has enacted since the 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary include replacing equipment and updating and extending officer training
A detailed analysis of the Uvalde incident unveils critical flaws in active shooter response, offering vital insights for law enforcement agencies nationwide
“An active shooter with access to victims should never be considered and treated as a barricaded subject,” the report says
Board members who opposed the creation of the police department cited prospective difficulty in recruiting officers and criticized the “lack of research” that went into the proposal
Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips said a jury should decide whether former Deputy Scot Peterson displayed a “wanton and willful disregard” for students’ safety when he didn’t confront the shooter during the attack
