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Sheriff's office issues six citations in surprise e-bike enforcement...
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Barricaded Suspect Sets Apartment Ablaze Then Charges Police With Knife
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Corrections News
- [5 inmate killings among 50 indictments in Tenn. prison violence cases]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-18
- [Lawsuit alleges IDOC inmates denied exercise in ‘dungeon-like’ solitary cells]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-18
- [Inmate gets nearly 5 years for attacking 2 Kan. corrections officers with broomstick]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-17
- [Ohio bill would require life without parole for killing corrections, police officers]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-17
- [Calif. prison escapee recaptured in Mexico, released before return to CDCR]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-17
- [2 Va. corrections officers fired, charged after use-of-force incident]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-16
- [Man, 74, becomes oldest inmate executed in Fla. for 1982 murder]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-15
- [2 Ala. corrections officers indicted on murder charge in inmate’s death]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-14
- [Probe: Wi-Fi outage, staff mistakes fueled Mo. jail riot]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-14
- [Mo. inmate gets 16 years for shooting girlfriend, stabbing corrections officer]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-13
- [2 inmates face 73 aggravated arson counts each after Orleans jail mattress fire]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-13
- [Pa. jail reentry program reports 0% recidivism rate]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-12
- [Union: Use federal funding to fix BOP prisons, not close them]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-10
- [6 inmates charged after riot at Iowa jail]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-10
- [4 Neb. prison staff assaulted during inmate escort, officials say]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-10
- [N.C. prison staff will get raises, but still among nation’s lowest-paid, agency says]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-08
- [Final sentence handed down in N.Y. inmate’s 2025 death]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-07
- [Judge: Ore. prison’s constant cell lighting does not violate Constitution]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-07
- [Conn. codifies PREA standards in state law]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-07
- [Plan to close L.A. jail in 5 years not feasible at ‘scale or pace’ needed, Superior Court says]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-06
- [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
- [Understanding why police officers think alcohol works]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-27
- [Precision, adaptability and response: The need for LPVOs in equipping today’s patrol officer]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-26
- [Has the job quietly stolen your humanity?]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-25
- [No two days are ever the same]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-24
- [Training dipshittery, Part 2]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-23
- [Surviving internal affairs investigations]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-22
- [Wyoming girl on a mission to collect “hero patches”]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-21
- [The relentless pursuit of excellence]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-20
- [Fighting human trafficking at the local level]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-19
- [Tactical medicine for cops]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-18
- [An effective strategy for difficult discussions]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-17
- [Get the most out of simulation training]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-16
- [9/11 Victim Compensation Fund: A journey to coverage]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-15
- [Why good cops quit]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-14
- [Changing the narrative]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-13
- [Driver charged with murder after striking LAPD sergeant at 112 mph]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-12
- [Succession planning]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-11
- [Training like the pros]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-10
- [Texas sheriff’s office nominates 7-year-old for commendation]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-09
- [NYPD officer’s lifesaving actions inspire law enforcement career]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-08
- [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
- [Bodycam video shows Tony Romo traffic stop that prompted arrest for suspected DUI]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-29
- [The AI ambiguity penalty: Why police leaders can no longer take digital evidence at face value]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-28
- [Boston councilor proposes dropping PD residency requirement, allowing retired cops to take details]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-27
- [Mich. high court rules vehicle searches based solely on low-level marijuana violations are illegal]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-24
- [U.S. House bill would prohibit federal agencies from purchasing, accessing ALPR systems]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-24
- [Officer safety tool or ‘slippery slope’? Police1 readers debate Ohio 15-foot buffer law]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-24
- [How one deputy’s recovery inspired support for injured officers]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-16
- [What every officer should know about surviving a line-of-duty injury]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-16
- [Fla. deputies airlifted after ambush, suspect killed]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-16
- [Photo of the Week: Seattle PD puts officer feedback in the driver’s seat]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-16
- [Clearview AI’s Clearview GovCloud Achieves FedRAMP “In Process” Designation at the High Impact Level]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-16
- [Texas sergeant resigns amid probe into alleged LPR misuse]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-16
- [‘Shots Fired’ podcast: ‘Every officer’s nightmare’ unfolds during armed standoff]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-16
- [NYPD maximum hiring age would be raised to 43 under proposed bill]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-16
- [BWC shows Wash. SWAT team, K-9 apprehend suspect after chainsaw breach]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-16
- [BWC: Knife-wielding man charges Denver officer before OIS]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-16
- [Good faith, bad faith and qualified immunity]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-16
- [Mich. officer cleared after shooting man during violent rampage]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-15
- [Wrong-way driver who killed Mass. trooper was over twice legal alcohol limit]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-15
- [What constant fight-or-flight does to police officers]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-15
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Addressing Fire Department Staffing Shortages
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