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Stray Beagle Becomes Newest Member of Pennsylvania Department

K-9 "Augie" will be a "station dog" where he will receive care and love from officers.

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Milwaukee Captain Says at Officer's Funeral Service: "Care for Each Other"

A captain with the Milwaukee Police Department spoke at the funeral service of an officer who died by suicide, saying that law enforcement officers "must be able to genuinely care for each other, which sometimes means having uncomfortable conversations with people we say we love."

DOJ Announces Grants for the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program

The Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) has announced the award of $4.5 million in grants for the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program.

Ohio Officer Dies by Suicide, Agency Confirms

An officer with the Cleveland (OH) Police Department died by suicide late last week, the agency confirmed today.

Resilience in a Crazy Age

We forget that resilience is how we survive and rebound.

FAQ—Best Practices: Coronavirus Concerns for Law Enforcement Leaders

This FAQ includes answers from the presenters given during the live POLICE webinar on coronavirus and law enforcement as well as answers from experts who were kind enough to respond to our requests for answers.

Coronavirus: Officer Health, Staffing Shortages, and Enforcing the Shut-Downs

An increasing number of officers—at least two dozen in Washington, another two dozen in California, and several more in other states—have been ordered into quarantine.

Alabama Officer Found Dead of Apparent Suicide

An officer with the Hoover (AL) Police Department was found dead Friday of an apparent suicide.

Pulling the Pin: Planning for Your Retirement from Law Enforcement

Here are a few thoughts I've collected over the years of knowing a great many retired officers who are incredibly happy and successful after they've shelved the uniform, returned to civilian ranks, and done amazing things as "regular people" after leaving active-duty.

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Stopping Officer Suicides

Know the warning signs and the resources available so you can get help for a colleague contemplating suicide before it's too late.