Follow these steps to establish an effective traffic enforcement unit.
Wednesday, May 22 | Careers
If the chief or sheriff wants to form a traffic unit, stop and ask what kind of unit. Is this purely enforcement or is this a special events traffic detail? Will you handle parades, funeral escorts or other special events? Will you investigate serious and fatal accidents up to and including reconstruction?
The Boston PD increased its Twitter following by more than 500% after the Boston Marathon bombing.
Tuesday, May 21 | Technology
One of the most lasting lessons that came out of the way law enforcement handled the Boston Marathon bombing came in the Twitterverse, where the Boston Police Department provided a clear beacon for using the social media platform.
The Camaro SS is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engine.
Friday, May 17 | Vehicles
After recently introducing a Lamborghini to its fleet, the Dubai Police force has added the Chevrolet Camaro SS to its fleet, a first for a police organization in the Middle East, General Motors announced.
Interact with us in the way that easiest for you, when you're online.
Thursday, May 16 | Editor's Notes
Every day, we share POLICE content with you in a multitude of ways. And because our print magazine reaches you only once a month, we've set up plenty of other social channels for you to interact with the best law enforcement content on the web.
At a time when the job is becoming more and more complex, officer culture still discourages demonstrations of intelligence.
Thursday, May 16 | Patrol
I'd sleep better knowing that those tasked with the power of making life or death decisions were those most capable of doing so.
Despite the fact that she was off duty and almost six months pregnant, a Los Angeles Sheriff's deputy ran to the aid of a drowning teen.
Wednesday, May 15 | Women in Law Enforcement
Despite the fact that she was off duty and almost six months pregnant, a Los Angeles Sheriff's deputy ran to the aid of a drowning teen.
An empathetic model of law enforcement enhances community policing.
Monday, May 13 | Patrol
As Americans watch their police officers throughout the country remember fallen peers during National Police Week, we should look for ways to develop a deeper relationship between the "server" and the "served."
So-called EXIF data gives investigators a wealth of information.
Friday, May 10 | Technology
Within most digital pictures, cameras store meta data called EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) within the header of the file. This data can give you major clues about the origin of the photo.
Ego suppression helps women succeed in counter-terrorism roles.
Thursday, May 9 | Women in Law Enforcement
The different outlooks on life — and possible skill sets — that women bring to the table compared to men make them valuable security and law enforcement employees and leaders.
FBI ERT members processed evidence from the Boston Marathon bombing.
Wednesday, May 8 | Careers
The FBI special agents who spearhead regional Evidence Response Team (ERT) units work closely with mostly non-sworn evidence collection professionals to process some of the nation's most challenging crime scenes, including the Boston Marathon bombing.