APB American Police Beat

Detective Karli Travis of the Middletown Police Department in Connecticut was recently celebrated for her bravery during a special ceremony, receiving the prestigious Courage in Service Award at the National […]

In the wake of escalating tensions between law enforcement agencies and segments of the community, one Florida high school student has taken it upon himself to bridge the divide with […]

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) has formally announced that there are 282 names of U.S. law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty who […]

The Tampa Police Department recently showcased their bravery and teamwork in the dramatic rescue of an 81-year-old man, Wallace Carter, from his smoke-filled home in East Tampa. The intense moments […]

The Charlotte County, Florida, Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) reacted humorously to a jokester’s prank of putting a “For Sale” sign on one of its patrol vehicles. The CCSO shared a photo […]

In a landmark decision released on March 8, the Alaska Supreme Court ruled that law enforcement officers in Alaska must first obtain a warrant before conducting aerial surveillance using aircraft […]

A recent report released by nonprofit organization First HELP has shed light on a deep-seated mental health crisis within law enforcement after finding an alarming rise in suicides among public […]

Editor’s note: This article is reprinted with permission from the October 2023 issue of PORAC Law Enforcement News, the official magazine of the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC). […]

In a ceremony filled with commendation and gratitude, three Las Vegas police officers were celebrated for their courage and quick thinking during an apartment fire rescue operation. Officers Marcelino, Manzanedo […]

In a pioneering move for Oregon law enforcement, the Bend Police Department has rolled out a groundbreaking new tool, Live911, aiming to revolutionize emergency response procedures and potentially save lives […]

Your heart is tremendously powerful — and the heart is controlled and empowered through effective breathing. The heart influences every aspect of life, including overall health and wellness, resilience, emotions, […]

In the wake of Ohio’s legalization of recreational marijuana, state lawmakers are stepping in to assist law enforcement agencies grappling with the financial burden of replacing police K-9s trained to […]

In the wake of legal back-and-forth and conflicting court rulings, Texas law enforcement agencies are gearing up to implement the state’s controversial new immigration law, Senate Bill 4 (SB 4). […]

Most instructors do what they do because they have found something they’re passionate about and want to share their enthusiasm with other officers. The majority want to help officers perform […]

In the wake of concerns surrounding school safety and the need for a rapid response to active shooter situations, thousands of school districts across the United States have turned to […]

A 19-year-old motorcyclist from New Smyrna Beach, Florida, was arrested after leading law enforcement agencies on a high-speed chase through multiple cities in Central Florida, causing a trail of chaos […]

In today’s law enforcement landscape, the complexity and length of policies continue to grow. For instance, the Minneapolis Police Department’s draft Use of Force policy now spans over 70 pages […]

The National Law Enforcement Museum, operated by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF), on March 21 announced a call for submissions for an exclusive exhibition that celebrates the […]

The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) has found itself battling an unexpected adversary: rats indulging in confiscated marijuana within their deteriorating headquarters. Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick brought attention to the […]

Officer intensity ranges from very low (deep sleep) to very high (extreme fear). It can be experienced very positively (e.g., increased sensory acuity during an OIS) or quite negatively (e.g., […]