Adam Ogden

Florida Has Paid More Than $22 Million in Officer Bonuses

Each bonus is $5,000 after taxes, bringing the total amount awarded through the Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program to more than $22.5 million.

Propper International

Russell Hassan,Jongsoo Park,Jos C.N. Raadschelders

SHOT Show 2014: Badge Co. Offers Select Officers Super Bowl Design

Officers in New Jersey, New York City, and Westchester County, N.Y., can now buy special badges with the logo of Super Bowl XLVIII (48), which is scheduled for Feb. 2 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Tracy G. Trott

K-9 Officer Inspires Others with Speedy Recovery From .308 Rifle Wounds

Fond du Lac (Wis.) Police Officer Ryan Williams has been named the NLEOMF's December 2011 Officer of the Month. Officer Williams fought for his life and recovery after he was shot by a suspect armed with a .308 rifle.

Carl Orsi

The Other 10 Percent

When New York City Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia first authorized the Big Apple’s female police officers to carry guns, he reportedly gave them some patronizing advice. “Use your gun as you would your lipstick,” he said. “Use it only when you need it, and use it intelligently. Don’t overdo either one.”