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With the spread of social media and constantly advancing communication technologies, law enforcement agencies are constantly exploring new ways to speak to their community members, including communica...
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When faced with an act of violence or active shooter threat, many members of the general public are unaware of how to protect themselves and their families, so they search out first responders for ass...
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As officer wellness programs start up and expand in agencies worldwide, the Fairfax County, Virginia, Police Department (FCPD) has taken an innovative step by teaming up with a nonprofit organization ...
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Unlike offenders, who are often surrounded by support at trials, witnesses are frequently left on their own to face any intimidation, threats, or stress factors within and outside of the courthouse....
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With opioid overdose deaths in his region reaching dire levels, Morris County, New Jersey, Sheriff James M. Gannon turned to the combined expertise of law enforcement, substance use, and mental health...
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(A shorter version of this Spotlight appears in the print version of the October 2019 Police Chief.) Amy Birtch, Sergeant London Police Service, Ontario 19 years of service with LPS LPS Persons...
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Advances in research and medicine have shown excess stress to be harmful to those who experience it, and, unfortunately, youth are not exempt from its negative effects. Regardless of location or demog...
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There is a lot of conversation within law enforcement about partnerships with the community to build trust and prevent crime; however, some agencies have gone from discourse to action. The Providence,...
