Justices Divided Over N.J. Police Officer's First Amendment Case

Heffernan was demoted to patrol officer the next day and told it was because of his "overt" involvement in a political campaign. But was it a First Amendment issue?

A Turk and an Armenian go Out to Breakfast….

For all the cultural sensitivity training we're required to sit through, for all the tolerance we may espouse, we may just not be able to relate to some of our contacts as well as others might. That's why you should consider using a fellow officer of a similar persuasion, if possible.

Ken Wallentine, Attorney at Law

Kenneth R. Murray

Plain Talk About Handcuffing and Searching

Poor handcuffing and searching techniques can get you or other officers injured and even killed.

Lost Michigan Toddler Saved by Trooper, K-9 After 22 Hours in Woods

A 2-year-old girl was grinning ear to ear Thursday, wrapped in a blanket after being found in the woods 22 hours after she wandered away from her Michigan home. More Here.

North Carolina Court Allows Mother to Sue Troopers Over Son’s Ridealong Death

The 2-1 Appeals Court decision Wednesday reversed a trial judge’s ruling favoring Trooper Omar Romero Mendoza.

High Court Gang Case Tests America's Resolve

About the time you finish perusing this issue of POLICE, the U.S. Supreme Court will be hearing arguments in a gang-related case that - regardless of how it is decided - will have far-reaching effects for law officers, undoubtedly for years to come.

22-Year-Old Oklahoma Officer Dies After Being Shot in Foot Pursuit

The officer, 22-year-old Justin Terney, was rushed to the Oklahoma University Medical Center in "serious, critical condition." He later died at the hospital.