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Patrol

The Congressional Badge of Bravery

Each year, thousands of law enforcement officers sustain injury during violent confrontations with dangerous criminals. It is important that Congress recognize the heroic performance and sacrifice of the brave men and women in law enforcement.

June 19, 2012

Patrol

Terminally Ill Boy Sworn In by Colo. Department

A terminally ill 12-year-old became the youngest member of the Brighton (Colo.) Police Department when he was sworn in as a member of the department on Friday.

May 20, 2012

Patrol

Obama Honors Top Cops

President Obama paid tribute to 34 law enforcement officers for bravery and valor in the line of duty during a Saturday ceremony at the White House. Read the full story here.

May 13, 2012

Patrol

President Obama Honors Top Officers

In a Saturday ceremony, President Obama paid tribute to the 34 law enforcement officers honored by the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) for bravery and valor in the line of duty.

May 12, 2012

Technology

How to Thank Your Dispatchers

Our colleagues over at Dispatch Magazine have provided a bevy of nifty resources to help law enforcement agencies thank the individuals who relay mission-critical information to and from the field.

April 9, 2012

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Calif. Sheriff Honors First Female Deputy

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department proclaimed Feb. 14 as a day honoring the county's first female sheriff's deputy. Ethel Meares was hired in 1955 and named employee of the year in 1963.

February 14, 2012

Technology

Spillman Technologies Receives IJIS Institute Award

The IJIS Institute—a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security—is happy to announce Spillman Technologies as the recipient of the 2012 IJIS Institute Member Appreciation Award.

January 31, 2012

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N.D. Sheriff Named Sheriff of the Year for 2012

The National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) has named Cass County (N.D.) Sheriff Paul D. Laney as the recipient of the 2012 Ferris E. Lucas Award for sheriff of the year.

January 24, 2012

Patrol

NYPD Promotes Slain Cop's Partner

Commissioner Ray Kelly promoted Officer Glenn Estrada to detective for arresting Lamont Pride in the fatal shooting of Officer Peter Figoski during a home invasion in Brooklyn.

December 24, 2011

Patrol

Fallen Mich. Officer Receives Congressional Honor

Family members of fallen Jackson (Mich.) Police officer James Bonneau accepted a lofty congressional honor for the brave actions of their son, who was killed in the line of duty almost two years ago.

December 18, 2011

Technology

FARO Focus3D Laser Scanner Wins Innovation Award

The FARO Laser Scanner Focus3D has been honored with a Best of What's New award by Popular Science magazine, according to a release from FARO Technologies.

November 29, 2011

SWAT

Decorated SWAT Cop's Watch Ends Too Soon

In the days following Officer Capoot's death, we learned more about the man. Jim was a dedicated, respected, and outstanding police officer, as well as a warmly generous human being.

November 27, 2011