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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 19, 2016

Businesses Working to Bring Back Boston PD's Mounted Unit

Boston business leaders are working to help raise the $1 million to $1.5 million needed to get officers back in the saddle, patrolling parks and parades as part of a new mounted unit.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 28, 2016

Video: Utah's First 'Porn Dog' Sniffs for Digital Child Pornography

On Tuesday, the Weber County (UT) Sheriff's Office introduced URL — pronounced Earl — as the latest addition to their fight against child pornography. URL is the state's first electronic detection K-9.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 26, 2016

Video: Officer Shortage Forces Phoenix Detectives Back to Patrol

The Phoenix Police Department will be implementing a plan to fill the open patrol positions that have plagued the department and cost the city millions in overtime.

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Articlesby David GriffithSeptember 4, 2015

How to Become a Bomb Tech

There are many more officers who want to wear the fabled bomb tech symbol of laurel leaves, electric bolts, and an aerial known as the "crab" than there are positions available.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 27, 2015

NYPD Announces New Unit to Patrol Times Square

NYPD has announced a new unit dedicated to patrolling Times Square following weeks of complaints about the panhandling tactics of costumed characters such as Elmo and Batman and topless women covered in body paint.

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Inside the Badge by Jack ChavdarianSeptember 25, 2013

Pittsburgh River Rescue Unit

The River Rescue Unit (RRU) responds to suicide attempts on the river, searches for and rescues lost and endangered swimmers, and makes sure boaters aren't breaking the law.

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Articlesby Mark ClarkSeptember 17, 2013

Public Response to In-Custody Deaths

The chances of an in-custody death subsequent to police use of less-lethal weapons sparking a media firestorm in your city are ever growing. So it is imperative that your agency be prepared to respond to the public and media when an arrest-related death occurs.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveySeptember 4, 2013

Self Study Helps You Rise Up the Ranks

Many officers focus on what's important to them in their current assignment, or ask why they should take courses they will never use. If you're seeking command positions, you'll have to supervise specialties where you have limited, if any, practical working knowledge.

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Inside the Badge by Jack ChavdarianSeptember 3, 2013

N.J. Parole Board's Sex Offender Management Unit

The New Jersey State Parole Board's Sex Offender Management Unit's sworn officers prevent repeat offenses and help offenders re-enter society with active supervision, the use of GPS ankle bracelets, counseling programs and subsequent arrests for new violations.

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Articlesby POLICE Magazine StaffAugust 18, 2013

ATF's Tactical Medic Program

ATF tactical medics operate as a special agent EMTs with a life-saving skill set. They can perform classic trauma-care functions such as CPR, bandaging, splinting, applying oxygen, and spinal immobilization. They also utilize advanced skills.

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