INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 5, 2025 — School resource officers (SROs) can be the most effective safeguard against the violence plaguing our nation’s schools. They can provide rapid response in active shooter situations, communicate crucial intelligence to other responding officers, and build rapport with their students. Police agencies struggling with staffing may not have the resources necessary Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 4, 2025 — The National Police Association (NPA) today announced the filing of an amicus curiae brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of Los Angeles Police Department Officer Toni McBride, framing her case as a pivotal stand for America’s embattled law enforcement. The brief, submitted in City of Los Angeles v. Read more »
Transcript: Lidia Curanaj: That incident we talked about there, just one of many recent crimes, highlighting the need for laws to change once and for all. Joining me now, spokesperson for the National Police Association and retired Chicago area police officer Betsy Brantner Smith. Also with us, former federal prosecutor Doug Burns. Thank you guys Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 21, 2025 — The United States Park Police (USPP) is experiencing a critical staffing shortage that places officers, civilians, and our nation’s most treasured landmarks at risk. The USPP’s recruitment and retention struggles can be attributed, in large part, to an outdated service and pay structure system that hasn’t kept pace with other law Read more »
Transcript: Shannon Cake: Joining me now to discuss the latest on this back and forth with Mexico, former ICE acting director John Torres and retired Chicago area police officer Betsy Brantner Smith. Thanks to both of you for being here. Thanks very much. Good morning. President Trump telling reporters in the Oval on Monday, quote, Read more »
Transcript: Tracy Sabol: Trump’s crime crackdown spreading nationwide from our nation’s capital to Portland, Oregon, and Chicago, Illinois. And now we are learning that officers have begun their immigration sweeps in Charlotte, North Carolina. Joining us now is Raymond Lopez, the alderman of the city of Chicago in the 15th Ward. Also with us is Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 12, 2025 — In September, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. It confirms that the group uses intimidation and initiates violence via armed standoffs with law enforcement, assaults on officers, and organized riots to achieve its political goals. The President also rightfully directed federal agencies Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 6, 2025 / — The National Police Association (NPA) has submitted written testimony to the Ohio House Judiciary Committee in support of the Larry Henderson Act (H.B. 372), a vital measure sponsored by Representatives Cindy Abrams (29) and Phil Plummer (39) that ensures convicted killers of police officers and other first responders face Read more »
Indianapolis, IN, October 30, 2025 – The men and women of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) work tirelessly to remove those accused of murder, trafficking, and terrorism from our streets. Instead of receiving praise and gratitude, agents are subjected to doxing attempts and distortions. Assaults and threats on ICE officers have surged, and bounties have Read more »
What if your local community could be safer tomorrow—not years from now—because of breakthroughs happening in police technology today? As our world becomes more complex, so do the challenges faced by law enforcement officers on the frontlines. With rising threats and ever-evolving criminal tactics, it’s clear that standing still isn’t an option. Fortunately, recent innovations Read more »