Rural Law Enforcement
In the Rural Law Enforcement section you’ll find news reports and expert articles about what it means to be a police officer in rural America.
Sheriff-elect Eric Kirsch is rewriting the playbook for small-town law enforcement with a bold approach and a commitment to community
Officers in the woods, the plains, the mountains and small towns regularly find themselves sorting out the aftermath of ugly stuff that started somewhere else
Rural police departments face unique challenges like understaffing and tight budgets. Discover how contracting services with neighboring communities offers a solution to enhance public safety without breaking the bank
The lack of mental health support in small law enforcement departments can lead to long-term issues for officers and their families — it’s time for a cultural change to address these challenges head-on
Tradition and local power keep 18,000 police agencies alive, but small departments are collapsing under financial strain. It’s time to talk about bold solutions that could fix the system, and improve both officer and community safety
Exposure to the cold can kill us as fast as any bad guy
Policing looks different when the guy you arrested at the bar fight last Friday asks if you need help today
In rural areas where a beat can cover hundreds of square miles and backup is far away, a cop’s patrol rig is a shelter, shed and toolbox
“If there is an emergency, we’re going to go,” Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Zack Ervin said
Police1’s 2024 State of the Industry Survey reveals that rural officers face similar stressors to their urban peers but with fewer resources to combat them
Essential strategies to help agencies access discretionary grant funding, bridging the gap between limited resources and pressing needs
The initiative aims to alleviate financial burdens for local and state law enforcement by distributing surplus body armor, ensuring better protection for officers on duty
When you absolutely need to write something down make sure you have a weatherproof Rite in the Rain notebook
Reducing resistance to policing makes your job easier and safer
A compelling look into the stark realities faced by rural police officers through a rigorous five-year data collection effort
Exposing the startling lack of consistency in police policies and standards across different states, from training requirements to pay scales
The funds can be used to provide salary increases, hire additional staff, or purchase vehicles, firearms, and safety equipment
Join a veteran police officer, who not only shares his own stories but weaves in the captivating stories of his father, a former K9 handler
The money is intended to go toward salaries for sheriffs and deputies, as well as boost recruitment and retention efforts
Small-town police departments turn to grant funds to address the challenges of limited resources, personnel shortages and technology gaps
National Park Service officers play a crucial role in protecting the park’s unique ecosystem and ensuring the safety of its visitors
This diverse mix will provide hours of listening, watching and reading pleasure
This new program helps people in small places who have a big idea shape that concept into something concrete – and they want more cops and corrections on board
Inspired by a simple care package for a deployed Marine, Aaron Negherbon has created a lifeline for under-resourced police departments
“It’s time for me to hang it up, so I won’t run again,” said Sheriff Cullen Talton, who was first elected in 1972
How to integrate existing technology, hire and train personnel, overcome budget challenges and educate the community
Dr. David P. Weber, who blew the whistle on misconduct in the Bernie Madoff and R. Allen Stanford cases, is using a $2.6M grant to oversee interns investigating fraudsters preying on the elderly
The sedan had a large hole in the roof, allowing a bull named “Howdy Doody” to emerge from the top
