When I was working in the Gang Unit with the Albuquerque Police Department, there was a phrase used by gang members to express their outlook on life: “Smile Now, Cry […]| American Police Beat Magazine
Indiana’s motto is “Crossroads of America,” and Indianapolis is where those roads cross. Five interstates, six major highways and 15 state routes crisscross the urban landscape to and from other […]| American Police Beat Magazine
The role of technology in policing has advanced dramatically over the past century, reshaping how agencies prevent crime, protect officers and serve communities. What began with whistles and bicycles has […]| American Police Beat Magazine
It’s not unheard of for friends and family to start nonprofit organizations when a loved one passes away. It’s a way to carry on the legacy of the deceased, to […]| American Police Beat Magazine
They haven’t caught the bad guy yet, but the Howard County Police Department in Maryland just got one step closer to solving a cold case that has haunted residents for […]| American Police Beat Magazine
Several years ago, after teaching a firearms instructor class in Las Vegas, I noticed a group of shooters talking and prepping gear as they waited for us to clear the […]| American Police Beat Magazine
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Recruitment isn’t an extra duty anymore. It isn’t something you can hand off to HR and check off a list. Every agency is hiring, and every candidate has options. They […]| American Police Beat Magazine
Law enforcement and corrections live in constant change. The job shifts every week. Training, on the other hand, looks like it has been frozen since the ’90s. Same tired lectures. […]| American Police Beat Magazine
So, what does a Division I college swimmer who set three school records, earned two All-American honors and captained the junior and senior swim team do afterwards? Well, naturally, swim […]| American Police Beat Magazine
As students across the country headed back to class, law enforcement officers were there to make sure the new school year started on a positive and safe note. In Massachusetts, […]| American Police Beat Magazine
I heard this great quote once: “There are decades in which nothing happens and days in which decades happen.” My academy experience was a century at least. We had the […]| American Police Beat Magazine
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For most cops, being told to meditate lands somewhere between laughable and frustrating. You’re trained to stay alert, watch your surroundings and never let your guard down — not sit […]| American Police Beat Magazine
