The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) has granted $84,000 in funding to the Port Angeles Police Department to help address homelessness in the town on the Canadian border.
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A burglary suspect who led Pennsylvania Troopers on a vehicle pursuit in Erie County over the weekend rammed at least one patrol vehicle, completely upending the SUV and causing injuries to the troopers inside, officials report.
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An officer with the Odessa Police Department took to social media to thank a woman who left a kind note of gratitude for his service and the service of his fellow officers to their community.
Read More →National Preparedness Month is a time to remind and encourage Americans to take steps to prepare their homes, businesses, schools and communities for emergencies such as natural disasters. Pelican Products offers many high-quality items designed to help people navigate these extreme circumstances.
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Public libraries have become havens for a vast assortment of people, many of whom are actual or potential criminals.
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LAPD Captain Greg Meyer (ret.) discusses some of the dangers to police officers present during traffic stops, and some of the tactics he teaches officers to help mitigate those dangers.
Read More →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.
Read More →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.
Read More →An officer with the Los Angeles Police Department was reportedly on his way to work on his motorcycle on Saturday afternoon when he was involved in a collision with another vehicle.
Read More →Police are thanking a concerned citizen and a quick-acting off-duty officer with the Seguin (TX) Police Department for preventing what could have been a tragic incident at a neighborhood church.
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