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Articlesby Eric DaigleMarch 1, 2023

Point of Law: What the Kobe Bryant Trial Means for Police

“I live in fear every day of being on social media and these (photos) popping up,” Vanessa Bryant testified. “I live in fear of my daughters being on social media and these popping up.”

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 1, 2023

Kobe Bryant’s Widow Settles with Los Angeles County for $29 Million Over Photos Taken at Helicopter Crash Scene

The settlement includes the $15 million judgment Vanessa Bryant won against the county after a two-week civil jury trial last year in Los Angeles. It also resolves all pending litigation and future claims from the Bryant family.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieAugust 5, 2022

Learning from Allegations of Misconduct by Massachusetts Academy Trainers

Every possible effort must be made to guard against any and all manner of malpractice by the people charged with training the next generation of law enforcement officers.

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Articlesby Ronnie GarrettMarch 30, 2018

New Orleans (LA) Police Department

NOPD's new EPIC program is creating a new culture that promotes ethical policing at a grassroots level.

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Articlesby James A. JancewiczApril 7, 2016

How To Motivate Law Enforcement Officers

With the challenges facing our country, highly motivated law enforcement officers and respected law enforcement agencies are needed now more than ever in our communities. Motivated officers with strong ethics are the most important elements in the long-term success of a law enforcement agency.

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Articlesby David GriffithOctober 22, 2015

A War of Words

In the last 13 months, there have been some horrific murders of police officers that appear to have been at least spurred by the animosity toward police that flashed up after Ferguson and the Eric Garner incident in New York City.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyApril 30, 2009

No Cutting Corners…Please!

Police officers can be their own worst enemy. Do us all a favor and do not take the easy way out; it just makes for more work in the long run. There are several shortcut traps out there. Your FTO should tell you about them, but just in case….

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyFebruary 20, 2009

Don't Make Me Lie for You

Go ahead and have a good time, but recall that cops do bring with them guns, edged weapons, and egos…this can be a volatile mix. Cool heads need to prevail.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyFebruary 6, 2009

Background Investigations and Secrets

If you have lived a tawdry past, then you should know that some astute investigator will find out during your background investigation. If you think that you have any disqualifiers in your past, do yourself a favor and do some research.

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Articlesby David J. TerestreFebruary 1, 2002

A Capital Success Story

According to media accounts, nearly 100 officers who joined the force during a 1989-90 recruitment drive-when background screening and standards were all but non-existent-were later charged with criminal wrongdoing.

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