Talking Him Down

Today's hostage negotiators are called "crisis negotiators." And with good reason. Today the responsibilities of these officers reach far beyond talking down hostage takers and now include suicide intervention, high-risk warrant service, and counter-terrorism operations.

Lt. Bob Lee

Leonard Peltier's Parole Request Denied

The Native American, who was convicted in 1977 of murdering two FBI agents during a 1975 shootout in South Dakota, has been denied parole, the FBI announces. Next parole hearing: 2024.

Tony L. Jones

Gangsterish Athletes and Their Entourages

Like so many lucky lotto winners, the same fame and financial fortune that helps them escape the ghetto contributes to bringing them down. This is especially true for success stories with gang backgrounds. The entourage of these celebrity gangsters always includes their gangster friends.

Ryan Mason

Tricia Kennedy

Family Meets With Border Patrol Agent Whose CPR Saved Toddler

The family of a toddler who was given life-saving medical aid on the side of the road met with the Border Patrol agent who administered CPR to the child.

Former Head of Utah DOC to Lead Salt Lake City Police

The mayor has portrayed Brian Redd’s hire as part of a turning point for the city while she presses a new plan enacted in mid-January to more effectively combat homeless encampments and drug trafficking.