By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D The professionalization of law enforcement became solidified in the 1970s when U.S. states developed certification standards for police officers. Some were active before then and some states took longer. The minimum academy training hours vary widely with standards for hiring generally up to each individual agency. The reason for Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski Although police canines handle tons of rigors when on duty and train continuously for just about every aspect of law enforcement, none expect to be idled in a police cruiser and slammed into by a semi-tractor-trailer traveling at significant velocity on a closed stretch of Interstate. On January 12, 2024, a Traffic Read more »
Indianapolis – January 30, 2024. The Safe and Open Streets Act (H.R. 6926) would make it a federal crime to intentionally obstruct, or attempt to obstruct a public road, freeway, or highway. Penalties include fines and a maximum five-year term of imprisonment. The bill was introduced by Rep. David Rouzer (NC-7) in January and is Read more »
By Steve Pomper Cops today count themselves fortunate if they have a chief or sheriff who has their backs—and demonstrates it. Some top cops talk the talk, but don’t walk the walk (I made that up). Instead, they slip and fall in the toxic woke slime they spew. Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore recently fell in Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski It is an everyday occurrence that some motorists are seemingly oblivious to Speed Limit signs. Whether it be due to distracted driving, tardiness, or whatever other unjustified reason…speed kills! That is why law enforcement officers train in using speed detection devices (“radar guns”) that have a pinpoint laser-focused dot in the reticle, Read more »
Indianapolis – January 24, 2024. The Housing for Heroes Act of 2023 (H.R. 6863) would provide a greater number of law enforcement officers with a more affordable path to home ownership by easing restrictions on the Good Neighbor Next Door (GNND) program. The bill was introduced by Rep. Michael Lawler (NY-17) last month and has Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski Signs of police support are across the sides of buildings, on roadside billboards, and just about anywhere a huge banner can fit…and it is inspiring. Our cover photo depicts a newly erected billboard attesting to the embrace of Seattle, Washington first responders. A spokesperson for the Seattle Police Foundation posted this about Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski There are several ways for law enforcement officers to catch bad actors. But when they are on the run, in motor vehicles, recklessly coursing through streets and parking lots, it is optimal for the police agency’s Aviation Unit cops to hover overhead and maintain a birds-eye view, calling out plays like a Read more »
Indianapolis – January 17, 2024. The National Police Association (NPA) supports the Safer Kentucky Act, which seeks to shift statutes toward protecting the interests of crime victims and away from protecting the interests of criminals. It is legislation aimed at enhancing the safety of Kentucky residents, businesses, and law enforcement officers. Under the Safer Kentucky Read more »
By Stephen Owsinski With inclement weather heavily in the headlines lately, the nation’s public safety professionals are out there doing their darndest to safeguard motorists navigating nature’s treacherous droppings such as snow, ice, and rain…creating unsafe conditions on highways and byways. Some police cruisers aiding crash victims and stranded drivers find themselves in harm’s way, Read more »