DC Officer's Post Capitol Riot Suicide Ruled Duty Death

A former D.C. chief medical examiner said in an earlier review that there was “a direct cause and effect relationship between the line of duty work trauma on Jan. 6 and Jeffrey Smith’s death,” adding that Smith had “no prior history of depression, mental health issues or mental health treatment.”

Pennsylvania 9/11 Memorial to Host Premiere of Song Dedicated to Fallen 9/11 First Responders

This year, the Remembrance in Light ceremony at the Official Pennsylvania Memorial to the Victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks will feature the worldwide premiere of "You Were There" (A Tribute for the Fallen) with music and lyrics by former police officer and Broadway composer/playwright Christopher Smith.

Mississippi Governor Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Fallen Officers

"State and American flags on public property will fly at half-staff from sunrise on October 2 until sunset on October 4, to mourn the loss of Brookhaven PD Officers James White and Zach Moak and MHP Trooper Josh Smith," the governor said in a Tweet. "Please continue to pray for the families of these men."

Joining the Bomb Squad

From the Vault: POLICE Magazine featured the article, "Why I Joined the Bomb Squad," in its September 2008 issue and the topic is just as relevant today. Mexican drug cartels have used car bombs in Juarez, and San Diego deputies supervised the burning of a "bomb factory" house in December. Joining an agency's bomb squad is a career path most people, even cops, consider crazy. Det. Dave Scraggs explains his reason — the threat is prevalent. Photos courtesy of Det. Scraggs.

Las Vegas Police Anniversary Badges

Special police badges have become a more common sight especially in larger agencies. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department issues anniversary badges every five years to boost officer morale and honor the agency's heritage. The agency emerged in 1973 from a merger of the Las Vegas Police Department and Clark County Sheriff's Department. The agency also produced a 9/11 badge commemorating the officers who helped in New York. View these badges, which were designed by Jimmy Smith, co-founder of an agency museum, and produced by Sun Badge Company. Photos courtesy of Sun Badge.

So You Want to be a Trainer?

Turning your police experience into instruction for other officers requires you to learn how to teach.

Coronavirus: Something Wicked This Way Comes

As coronavirus continues to spread, take every precaution you can as you take risks to protect and serve.

Dave Smith

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