Community for Cops
A Boy Scout in Maryland saw that the fallen officer memorial at Thomas Pangborn Lodge 88 of the Fraternal Order of Police in Hagerstown could stand to have some work done to improve its appearance.
Young women from Girl Scout Troop 1785 in Nolensville, TN labored for a year in an effort to give that city's police headquarters building a much needed makeover.
A six-year-old girl with terminal cancer was sworn in as an honorary police officer with the Freeport (TX) Police Department.
Officers with the Duvall (WA) Police Department took some time during Monday's inclement weather to have some fun with some young people at a local park.
A young woman wanted to do something for the friends and family of Heath Gumm, the Adams County (CO) Deputy who was killed in the line of duty just under a year ago. So she made 15 stuffed bears adorned with the agency's patch and Gumm's name.
Officers with the New York Police Department were able to located and return to a disabled teen her stolen wheelchair.
Despite downward numbers of recruits seeking to join the ranks of law enforcement and increasing indications of de-policing across the country, we can—if we look hard enough—find countless bright spots for American policing in 2018.
A 9-year-old boy in Georgia got a ride in a police car on his birthday—and it was exactly what he wanted for a present.
Police officers Josh Carrol and Mark Farhat set up patrols around the city. They then looked for families out walking or driving by. If they saw them, they stopped them. They then delivered gifts to the children, creating a memory they hope they never forget.
Officers with the Conway (AR) Police Department have been busy giving the gift of warmth this holiday season.