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Solvang switch to Lompoc Police Department would end decades of Santa...
05/29/2026 04:35 amSolvang switch to Lompoc Police Department would end decades of Santa Barbara County Sheriff's patrols. As Buellton explores a similar move, the ...
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05/28/2026 09:56 amSanta Barbara County Sheriff's Office. Melodee Buzzard. Authorities say during the trip, Ashlee and Melodee wore wigs, and Ashlee also swapped out ...
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Woman Gets Ticket For Holding Phone With Hand She Does Not Have
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Lake Worth Beach, Florida — On February 11, 2026, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies were monitoring drivers along North Dixie Highway for possible cellphone-related violations when one deputy claimed he saw 36-yar-old Kathleen “Katie” Thomas driving while holding and manipulating
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Corrections News
- [Ex-Philadelphia federal CO sentenced to 30 years for sexually assaulting inmate]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-05-21
- [New Conn. law targets inmate healthcare failures, prompts DOC shake-up]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-05-19
- [Tyler Technologies Signs Agreement with Riverside County, California, Sheriff’s Office for Enterprise Corrections]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-05-19
- [7 corrections professionals added to National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in 2026]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-05-15
- [Former inmate alleges Calif. corrections officer used sheriff’s records to pursue her romantically]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-05-01
- [Multiple inmates injured during ‘full-blown riot’ at Ariz. prison]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-04-30
- [Judge orders Ore. to reassess transgender prisoner housing]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-04-30
- [Lab IDs drugs on papers tied to N.Y. correction officers’ hospitalizations]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-04-29
- [$1.2M settlement reached in ‘dark cell’ lawsuits involving 31 Ind. inmates]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-04-28
- [Former Mich. corrections officer pleads guilty to sexually assaulting female prisoners]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-04-27
- [Maine corrections recruit detained by ICE resumes training, set to graduate]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-04-27
- [NYC correction chief backs ‘responsible’ population cuts as staffing levels shrink]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-03-25
- [N.C. inmate met with attorney, then tried escaping into room’s ceiling]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-03-25
- [Mich. DOC rolls out plan to boost prison safety, support correctional officers]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-03-23
- [N.J. corrections officer dies after medical emergency while driving to work]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-03-22
- [Former Mich. deputy fired after posting about overcrowding sues sheriff’s office]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-03-21
- [Single-bed cells or close another prison? Calif. lawmakers weigh how to cut incarceration costs]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-03-19
- [‘Nobody wants to be a corrections officer anymore’: N.J. prisons hit breaking point in staffing]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-01-22
- [Former N.Y. supervisor testifies COs faked reports before Robert Brooks’ death]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-01-14
- [Prosecutors: CO’s inaction contributed to Robert Brooks’ death at N.Y. prison]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-01-13
- [How shining your boots could save a life]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-12-02
- [Bringing hope to corrections personnel and inmates]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-11-18
- [Exploring the impact of research and data on corrections]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-11-18
- [Why corrections facilities should recruit from military networks]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-11-07
- [Enhancing Department of Corrections investigative units with AI-powered OSINT]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-11-06
- [Risk need assessments: Public safety depends on it]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-11-03
- [Reasons why you should and should not apologize to an inmate]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-29
- [Invisible shackles: Addressing the mental wellness crisis among correctional officers]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-28
- [Inmate ingenuity: Escapes and attempted escapes]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-20
- [The transformative power of meditation for first responders]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-19
- [From fear to trust: How correctional facilities and ombudsmen can team up]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-05
- [Book excerpt: How to Succeed in Corrections: Lessons Learned While Working in a Prison]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-05
- [The basics: Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) programs in jails]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-02
- [Electronic monitoring in residential reentry centers]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-02
- [Wellness principles for first responders: Applying extreme ownership]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-09-18
- [Enhancing correctional facility safety: Best practices for temporary holding compatibility and PREA compliance]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-09-15
- [Opioid settlement funding update: The impact on first responders]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-09-08
- [Poll call: First responders lack the funds to purchase equipment and technology]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-09-06
- [The rewards of working as a correctional officer]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-09-05
- [Why rotten apples are dangerous in corrections]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-08-22
National Police News
- [“Teenage Mutant Ninja Deer” rescued]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-29
- [NLEOMF Fund announces April 2026 Officers of the Month]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-28
- [NLEOMF announces April 2026 Officers of the Month]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-28
- [K-9 officer turns children’s book author]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-24
- [Police and local government leaders join forces to build community trust]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-23
- [K-9 Day demonstrates scope of officers’ duties]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-22
- [Cops promote National Donate Life Month]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-21
- [NYC’s electric vehicle fleet for LE passes milestone]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-20
- [Police officer kicks up social media praise]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-19
- [Donning denim in solidarity with victims and survivors of sexual assault]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-18
- [Clarifying your “true north”]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-17
- [Smile and let them swing]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-16
- [The job has changed — have you?]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-15
- [New National Law Enforcement Museum exhibit revisits D.C. snipers case]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-13
- [A hero’s legacy through a mother’s love]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-12
- [The days that follow]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-11
- [Perpetual recognition of line-of-duty deaths]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-10
- [A Tribute to Fallen Heroes]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-09
- [Tragedy strikes Baker to Vegas]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-08
- [NLEOMF Fund announces March 2026 Officers of the Month]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-08
- [MN Supreme Court Denies Chauvin’s Request for Public Defender Representation During Appeal]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-07
- [Michigan Trooper and Suspect Shot at Traffic Stop]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-07
- [Ohio Sergeant Shot Serving Arrest Warrant]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-07
- [NYPD Recruiters Focusing on LGBTQ Community]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-07
- [VA Officer Saves Partner from Careening Car]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-07
- [Carfax for Police Donates $25,000 to Coffee with a Cop]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-07
- [Your Department’s Success Depends on the Wellness of Its People]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-07
- [Chicago Mayor Blasts State’s Attorney Over Refusal to Charge Gunfight Suspects]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [Las Vegas Captain Named New Maui Chief]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [Minneapolis Mayor, Chief Secure Funding for Officer and Community Mental Health Programs]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [DEA Agent Killed in Amtrak Shootout Remembered for Leadership]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [Miami Chief Tries to Make Peace with City Commission]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [American Police Agencies Losing Diversity]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [ATF Agent Seriously Wounded in Nashville Shootout, Suspect Killed]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [Shooting at TX High School Injures 4, Suspect in Custody]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [First Look: Titanium Tough]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [Understanding Fourth Amendment Seizure]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [Supreme Court Allows Suit Against Maine Officers to Go Forward]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-05
- [NYPD Announces Open Enrollment for Police Officer Exam]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-05
- [Radical Group Adds “Defund the Police” Message to Memphis Billboards]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-05
- [SCOTUS declines to hear qualified immunity case, allowing Mich. officer to be sued over use of force]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-27
- [AI in law enforcement: Managing risk before it becomes liability]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-26
- [BWC: Bystanders subdue man who opened fire in Las Vegas grocery store, killing 2]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-26
- [Ind. deputy shot by suspect in hospital after stopping to help him on roadway]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-26
- [5 signs your FTO is doing more harm than good]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-21
- [Boston officer indicted on manslaughter charge in fatal OIS]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-21
- [Retired cop agrees to $850K settlement with Tenn. sheriff who arrested him over Charlie Kirk posts]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-21
- [Derek Chauvin update: Prison stabbing, appeals, sentence length and where he is now]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-21
- [Webinar: The hidden cost of the modern patrol shift]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-20
- [Police: 2 suspects kill 3 people at a San Diego mosque before killing themselves]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-18
- [Improving the probability of courage in active shooter response]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-15
- [BWC: Ohio sheriff, deputy stabbed by suspect after responding to suspicious person call]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-14
- [‘You will never be forgotten’: Thousands gather to honor 363 fallen officers during 38th Candlelight Vigil]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-14
- [38th Candlelight Vigil to honor 363 fallen officers during National Police Week]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-13
- [BWC: Suspect flees after shooting Tenn. officer in the face during traffic stop]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-13
- [Armed Marine vet helps Mass. officers take down gunman firing rounds erratically]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-12
- [2 Michigan cops threaten to quit after city rejects Flock contract]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-12
- [N.J. court rules that officers previously terminated for using cannabis off duty can be reinstated]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-11
- [Minn. PD’s nonfatal shooting unit’s success prompts statewide funding push]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-08
- [Lessons from the 1980 Norco bank robbery]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-08
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Addressing Fire Department Staffing Shortages
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