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Picture This: World Traveler Honoring Police in Compelling Photo Collection

More than two years ago, Matt and Nikki Javit took a break from their careers to travel the world and along the way in their journey they captured the pride and honor of police officers in dozens of countries.

1 Thing to be More Outraged Over than the Jussie Smollett Debacle

Am I outraged about the 16 felony charges against Jussie Smollett being summarily dropped? Sure, but I'm also utterly unsurprised. Here's something that recently happened which did surprise me, and has me pretty hot under the collar.

Officers and firefighters partnered in one of the exercises during Urban Shield 2013. Such multi-disciplinary training was the staple of the two-day training marathon until local politicians ended the event.

Child's Play: What I Learned at ILEETA 2019

During ILEETA 2019, we talked about family and friends—some of whom we've said goodbye to this year. We shared tears of sorrow, hugs of support, kisses on the cheek, and moments of uproarious laughter.

In police training, we have basically the same problems as those presented by these 'toys' of my youth.

Video: 10 "Cop Movies" Worth Seeing—Again and Again

For a little bit of lighter fare for this week, here are 10 of my favorite feature films with police officers as the central characters.

10 "Must Read" Books for Law Enforcement Officers

Being a civilian in the law enforcement universe for more than a decade now, I've learned that—in addition to talking directly with cops, doing ridealongs, and attending police training—there is enormous value in reading a wide variety of law enforcement books and training materials.

Strewn on my living room floor are a handful of books from my fairly massive collection of law enforcement books and training materials.

Was the Stephon Clark Shooting a "Suicide by Cop?"

The night before the fatal officer-involved shooting, Clark reportedly started searching the Internet for "easiest ways to kill yourself." He also sent a text to his girlfriend that included a photo of 10 pills in his hand and the message: "Let's fix our family or I'm taking all of these."

Free Speech, Violent Threats, and Learning from a Misguided Professor

Professor Joshua Clover—who teaches English and comparative literature at University of California at Davis, and according to his official bio, specializes in Marxism and "the end of capitalism"—said in an interview published in early 2016, "People think that cops need to be reformed. They need to be killed."

Professor Joshua Clover—who teaches English and comparative literature at UC Davis, and according to his official bio, specializes in Marxism and 'the end of capitalism'—said in an interview published in early 2016, 'People think that cops need to be reformed. They need to be killed.'

Cops and Kids: How 1 SRO and 1 Student Made Friendship an Art Form

Formal youth programs—cadet, explorer, athletic league, summer internships, and others—can go a long way toward creating strong bonds between police and the community they serve. So, too, can one-on-one relationships like the one between Alanna Rodriguez and Mitch Brouillette.

Student artist Alanna Rodriguez stands with School Resource Officer Mitch Brouillette of the Brentwood (CA) Police Department. Behind them is the painting she created and gave to the SRO with whom she has built a friendship.

11 Tips for Responding to Domestic Violence Calls

Here are some tips on staying safe on these types of calls for service, and ensuring the welfare of the individuals who have been victimized.

Domestic violence / domestic disturbance calls are among the most common incidents that law enforcement officers respond to on a given tour—they are also among the most dangerous.

Tips for Safety on Patrol in Severe Winter Weather

Here are some tips to ensure that you're safe on the streets when Old Man Winter takes up residence in your jurisdiction.

The Polar Vortex has retreated back to the Arctic Circle, but winter is far from over.

Prepping Police Communications for the Super Bowl

In two days, the Los Angeles Rams will square off in Atlanta against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII. Verizon has worked for two years to ensure that communications capabilities for the millions of people in that city—as well as the myriad public safety entities standing watch over the event—remain available at all times.

Retired Police Commissioner Bill Bratton alongside Verizon Director of Network Assurance Michelle Kababik in the Atlanta Command Center in advance of Super Bowl LIII.

7 Tips for Safely Dealing with Animals on Patrol

Mountain lions and other very dangerous predators have been known to show up in densely populated cities. Elk have been known to get tangled in a farmer's fencing. Raccoons and opossums end up in storm drains and dumpsters on a regular basis. Here are some thoughts on dealing with non-human subjects in a way that keeps both the animal and the officer safe.

An officer with the North Kansas City (MO) Police Department coming to the rescue of a tiny kitten trapped on the Jersey barrier between the northbound and southbound lanes of an area highway.

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