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Bardstown Police Memorial

June 7, 2013

Hundreds of law enforcement officers paid their respects to fallen Bardstown (Ky.) Police Officer Jason Ellis on May 30 during a memorial service. Officer Ellis' K-9, Figo, also paid his respects, keeping a vigil and resting his paw on the officer's casket. Read the full story here. Photos by Wales Hunter.

100 Officers Attend Fallen Cop's Daughter's Graduation

May 23, 2013
Phoenix-area officers demonstrated the strength of the Thin Blue Line on Wednesday, as a large group of uniformed personnel showed up to attend the kindergarten graduation ceremony for the daughter of a fallen officer.

Learn Your Weak Skill, Then Fix It

March 11, 2013
I live by one theory—the thing that you fear the most is always lurking around the corner. Train smart, train hard and turn your weakness to strength.

Fla. Students Design License Plate Honoring Fallen Officers

March 1, 2013
The plate would include two thin blue lines, several stars, two badges, and the words "A man remembered never dies."

The Dorner Rampage is Over…Now Comes the Repercussions

February 26, 2013
If I could somehow shoehorn Det. Jeremiah MacKay's name a million times over his shooter's, I would.

Will 'End of Watch' Shift the Perception of Cops?

February 11, 2013
"End of Watch" provides a refreshing avoidance of the Hollywood formula. This production has captured the most realistic depiction of everyday police officers working a gang-infested, economically-depressed, crime-ridden area.

Off-Duty Behavior

January 3, 2013
Once you become a police officer or deputy, the world changes its view of you. I know you're the same man or woman that you were before you poked your hand up and took the oath, but there are some realities we need to discuss.

What Will You Regret?

December 6, 2012
There are things that I have wondered about such as those occasions when I found myself second-guessing a last second decision not to stop a car near the end of my shift: What might I have missed out on? Invariably, there is no answer to this question.

Columbus Cops to Share $1M Powerball Winnings

November 30, 2012
A group of Columbus (Ohio) Police Department officers went in on a Powerball ticket and won $1 million in the state's lottery.

Blue Ink: Your Police Tattoos

November 29, 2012
The symbols of courage, strength and honor remind us once again that America's law enforcement officers represent one of this country's proudest assets.

Blue Ink: Reader Police Tattoos

November 21, 2012

We asked you to show us your "blue ink," and many of you responded with images of your law enforcement tattoos that carry a personal significance regarding a fallen partner, inspirational Biblical reference, or special accomplishment. Photos courtesy of PoliceMag.com readers.

Police Cover-up Found in Bartender Beating

November 14, 2012
A federal jury awarded Karolina Obrycka $850,000 and found that a widespread code of silence had emboldened off-duty Chicago police Officer Anthony Abbate to beat her in a notorious attack captured by security cameras.

Blue Ink: Police Tattoos

November 7, 2012

Tattoos have become very popular in the law enforcement and military communities. Officers who get inked often choose a tattoo of something that has great meaning to them, such as family, their faith, or a close friend. View a few examples of tattoos. Photos courtesy of Steve Winterstein of Five-O Tattoo in Elburn, Ill.

Whistleblower Chicago Cops Claim Retaliation

November 5, 2012
Two Chicago Police officers who reported officer misconduct to the FBI claim their commanders retaliated against them by giving them dead-end assignments.

Chicago Police Culture On Trial In Bartender's Beating Case

October 22, 2012
Allegations of a culture in which Chicago police jump to protect fellow officers accused of wrongdoing are at the heart of a federal civil trial beginning Monday that pits the victim of a barroom beating by an off-duty officer against the city.

Philly Union Holds Fund-raiser for Fired Cop

October 12, 2012
The Fraternal Order of Police will fete the 19-year veteran dismissed for punching a woman at the Puerto Rican Day Parade with a $30-per-person benefit Oct. 28.

Is 'End of Watch' Just 'Training Day II?'

October 1, 2012
"End of Watch" is from start to finish undeniably entertaining, and on those occasions when it is on tactically and procedurally sound footing, it transcends any other patrol-oriented film I have ever seen.

Vigil for Fallen Mich. Cop Draws 1,000

September 12, 2012
A flock of birds flew above headed northeast in a sky cast orange and blue by the setting sun as a crowd of over 1,000 below gathered to honor fallen West Bloomfield Police Officer Patrick O'Rourke during a candlelight vigil Tuesday evening.

IA Probe: Speeding Miami Cop Should Be Fired

July 17, 2012
The Miami Police Officer who was pulled over and held at gunpoint by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper for exceeding 100 mph while off duty should lose his job, an internal investigation found.

Body-Worn Cameras and Privacy

July 16, 2012
Use these tips for handling "insider" recordings that may cause embarrassment when deploying on-body cameras.
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