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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 17, 2022

New Mexico State Police Rescue Boy Scouts Trapped by Flash Flood

The State Police helicopter had no place to land and with the fast-rising river, so they sent crews down and harnessed the kids up hoisting them into the hovering chopper.

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Articlesby David GriffithSeptember 28, 2022

2022 Innovative LE Leaders: Missouri Chief Works to Build the Character Of Kids

Through athletics and day camp activities Willard Police Chief Thomas McClain teaches his community’s kids about responsibility, honor, self control, and discernment.

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Articlesby David GriffithSeptember 21, 2022

2022 Innovative LE Leaders: Nebraska Chief Meets Challenges with Technology

Chief Phillip Lukens of the Alliance Police Department is using a major grant to provide his city with crime-fighting and traffic-control technology. He is also big on community relations, rewarding kids with coupons for treats at local businesses.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 10, 2022

MA Police Department Teaches Kids to Swim, Funded by Fallen Officer Memorial Organizations

"There are so many waterways in the Lowell area that kids and families have access to, but there aren't always lifeguards to protect everyone, so we were interested in doing something with Lowell Police to address this issue."

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieOctober 29, 2021

Patrolling on Halloween: Keeping Kids Safe in the Streets

Halloween—the biggest costume party on the planet—is once again upon us. Police officers nationwide are preparing to protect kids of all ages from themselves, each other, and all manner of potential public safety threats.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 26, 2021

Widow of Officer who Drowned During Rescue Attempt Starts Foundation to Buy Officers Flotation Tubes

The foundation’s goal is to raise funds to provide rescue tubes for every police cruiser, and to provide swim lessons for kids.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 16, 2021

City Council Approves Petition to Grant Pension to Family of Officer who Drowned Trying to Rescue Swimmers

"A police officer gave up his life and we have to make sure his wife and his kids are taken care of. That's our responsibility as a community, as a city family," Councilor Morris Bergman said. "We certainly want to make sure that the city where Officer Familia served and sacrificed his life is participating and leading the effort."

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 26, 2020

Mississippi Officer Creates Program for Kids to Have Access to Books

An officer with the Shannon (LA) Police Department is being lauded for helping set up "little libraries" for local kids to get access to books even during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 25, 2019

Mississippi Department Giving Away Halloween Costumes to Families

The West Point (MS) Police Department has taken "shop with a cop" to another level, purchasing thousands of Halloween costumes with the intent to give them away to families who otherwise could not afford to outfit their kids for the annual tradition of Trick-or-Treating.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieSeptember 27, 2019

Addressing the "Hiring Crisis" in Law Enforcement

Investments in Explorer programs, Police Athletic Leagues, Teen Cadet Academies, summer internship programs, and other initiatives that benefit kids can pay untold dividends down the road.

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