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New York Police Union President Rails Against Media Portrayal of Police as "Thugs"

"By badge is not stained by someone in Minnesota," O'Meara said standing in front of a group of officers.

June 10, 2020

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San Francisco Chief Bans Use of "Thin Blue Line" Facial Masks

The chief of the San Francisco Police Department has banned the use of facial masks that bear the pattern of the "Thin Blue Line" flag during the COVID-19 pandemic .

May 4, 2020

Procedures & Policies

[Webinar] 5 Key Ways to Reduce Liability Risks

Police Magazine is hosting a free webinar Jan. 30 to explain how police departments can work to reduce liability risks and protect themselves.

January 9, 2020

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Dave Smith: What is to Become of Us?

In these difficult times, we need to take control of our lives and improve the world as best we can.

January 6, 2020

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The Need for Courage in Law Enforcement

Today's officers have to be brave now in the face of danger and in the face of public condemnation and media second-guessing.

January 6, 2020

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Police Dreams

Why Are Officers' Dreams Mostly Bad and Often Stressful?

September 12, 2019

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FBI Investigating Deputy "Gangs" in LA County Sheriff’s Department

The FBI is investigating a secret society of tattooed deputies in East Los Angeles as well as similar gang-like groups elsewhere within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

July 11, 2019

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Quotes to Inspire Greatness in Law Enforcement

Here are some of my favorite quotes—some of which are famous and some of which are somewhat obscure—framed in the context of policing in 2019 and beyond.

January 18, 2019

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Tony Danza, Josh Groban to Star in New "Family Friendly" Netflix Police Procedural

According to a Netflix press release, "this 'odd couple' become unofficial partners as Tony Sr. offers his overly-cautious son blunt, street-wise advice on everything from handling suspects to handling women."

September 21, 2018

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Son of Fallen MA Trooper Joins 2 Brothers on Force

“I thought about him through the 116 days of training. That’s kind of what pushed me to get to this point. I know he’d be proud of me to be here,” said Weddleton, whose older brothers Mark and Stephen are also troopers.

January 29, 2018

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Real Change

Obtaining tacit knowledge is considered our most important and powerful learning activity, but too often the folks with the tacit knowledge are left out of the decision-making process, in favor of the most institutionally educated folks; the ones with explicit knowledge only.

July 10, 2017

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Video: 5 Sisters Serve on NYPD Together

The Holmes sisters grew up in Queens, New York, with 13 siblings in all. Today, more than half of those siblings have careers in law enforcement.

November 30, 2016