Deputies arrest man who used casting calls to sexually abuse children...
08/05/2026 04:33 pmBy JOSH FRIEDMAN Following a nearly five-year investigation, Santa Barbara County Sheriff's detectives arrested a 46-year-old man who used casting ...
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Woman makes death-defying escape from car as man smashes it with...
08/05/2026 03:49 amSaturday in the 1700 block of Sinton Road in Santa Maria, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office. The woman managed to escape the ...
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08/05/2026 03:32 amAfter a nearly five-year investigation, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Lompoc man on suspicion of 15 felony charges ...
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Corrections News
- [Audit: Staff turnover, overcrowding plague Wash. youth prisons]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-25
- [From shelter to service: Rescued dog finds new purpose detecting narcotics in Wash. jail]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-25
- [Inmate attack at N.Y. prison leaves 6 corrections officers injured]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-24
- [Md. prison staff warn housing units have as few as 1 CO for 384 inmates]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-24
- [DOJ ends oversight of Ala. women’s prison after decade of reforms]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-23
- [Inmate dies following cell fire at N.Y. prison]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-22
- [Documentary highlights Mo. DOC’s culture change under Anne Precythe]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-22
- [13 years after Officer Eric Williams’ murder, father says federal prison staffing crisis persists]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-22
- [3 Mass. corrections officers arraigned on assault charges tied to 2024 prison attack response]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-21
- [Former Mich. corrections officer charged with facilitating inmate attack on colleague]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-21
- [Feds end oversight of N.J. women’s prison after years of abuse scandals]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-20
- [8 more allege sex abuse at San Diego County juvenile facilities]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-20
- [Rikers rewards more than 100 inmates with World Cup watch party]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-07-19
- [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
- [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
- [Hats off to a new uniform look]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-08-05
- [Facing the oral board]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-08-04
- [NLEOMF announces June 2026 Officers of the Month]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-08-01
- [Father and son mark career milestones together]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-31
- [Police chief catches cat in the act]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-30
- [Officer’s determination closes case and surprises cancer patient]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-29
- [CPD sergeant receives commendation for holiday boat rescue]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-07-28
- [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
- [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
- [Testing Scrolling Page]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-08-04
- [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
- [BWC: Man grabs Nev. officer’s rifle during arrest]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-24
- [Ark. PD shares video of ‘Spiderman’ leaping into action to help wheelchair user cross street in traffic]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 the Secret Service investigates threats before they become attacks]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-24
- [Video: Gunshot detection alert helps N.C. police unravel fake drive-by report, attempted burglary]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-23
- [Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce give $2M to families of fallen NYC first responders]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-23
- [Arlington County’s cloud-based CAD system makes configuration easier]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-23
- [N.C. K-9 dies in hot car incident]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-23
- [Watch: Ga. driver continues to flee with vehicle in shambles after at least 4 successful PIT attempts]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-23
- [Video: Fleeing Mo. driver exits vehicle, dives head first off bridge]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-23
- [2 Indianapolis officers wounded, suspect killed in shootout]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-23
- [Video shows Texas Police pursuit after suspect struck cruiser, nearly hit officers]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-23
- [Photo of the week: A traffic stop on the Mississippi]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-23
- [‘Shots Fired’ podcast: Could different tactics have prevented fatal LAPD dog shooting?]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-07-23
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Addressing Fire Department Staffing Shortages
Gordon Graham shares his views and expertise on critical public safety issues. Every week, you will learn a valuable tip that will save you grief down the road.
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