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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieMarch 13, 2020

Pulling the Pin: Planning for Your Retirement from Law Enforcement

Here are a few thoughts I've collected over the years of knowing a great many retired officers who are incredibly happy and successful after they've shelved the uniform, returned to civilian ranks, and done amazing things as "regular people" after leaving active-duty.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2020

Maryland Teen Charged in Shooting Death of Police Officer's Son

A 17-year-old suspect has been charged with murder in the shooting death of the teenage son of an officer with the Prince George's County (MD) Police Department.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 4, 2020

Florida Department Announces "Baby Boom" Among Officers

The Clearwater (FL) Police Department announced on social media that its extended family mushroomed last year with the arrival of 13 new babies in 2019.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 30, 2019

Family of Fallen Officer Forced to Remove Thin Blue Line Flag

The family of a slain Maine police officer was recently forced to remove a Thin Blue Line flag from a utility pole near their home.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 9, 2019

Indiana Officer's 1-Year-Old Daughter Dies Falling From Cruise Ship

The family of an Indiana police officer is reeling from the tragic death of a one-year-old girl who dropped from the deck of a cruise ship docked in Puerto Rico on Sunday.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 6, 2019

Georgia Officer Sets Up Fake Traffic Stop to Make Wedding Proposal

A driver in Georgia was more than happy to pull over at a traffic stop because she was in on a secret arrangement made between an officer with the DeKalb County Police Department and officers with the Lawrenceville Police Department.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieApril 26, 2019

3 Keys to Financial Wellness for Police Officers

Jason Hoschouer—when he's not out on motor patrol in the San Francisco Bay Area—helps fellow LEOs with financial coaching. He's also written a book on the subject called "Badges & Budgets." Here is some of the wisdom he shares with his clients.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 3, 2019

Video: Illinois Trooper's Daughter Campaigns for Law to Protect Officers During Roadside Operations

Many of these collisions wouldn’t have occurred if the offending drivers had observed Illinois' Scott’s Law, which mandates that when approaching police or other emergency vehicles stopped along the road, motorists must reduce their speed, proceed with caution and, if possible, change lanes.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 18, 2019

Colorado Sheriff's Home Destroyed, Daughters Injured by Avalanche

The sheriff was able to pull himself out and find one of his daughters before help arrived, but there was still another daughter missing.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 11, 2019

Video: Retiring Tennessee Officer Makes Final Radio Call to Dispatcher Daughter

After 25 years of service with the Chattanooga Police Department, Officer Austin Garrett signed off for the final time on Friday. Austin's daughter, Haley, was the Hamilton County 911 Emergency Communications District Dispatcher on the other end of that emotional call.

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