APB American Police Beat

Did you know that local sporting events, jack-o’-lanterns and Christmas music, along with the focused use of public messaging through various media, can lead to better police–citizen relations, less crime […]

As anticipation builds for the rare total solar eclipse set to occur on April 8, 2024, millions of Americans are gearing up for what could potentially be a traffic nightmare. […]

Over a year has passed since a tragic fire left the headquarters of the Cohutta Police Department in Georgia engulfed in flames, wiping out nearly all its equipment and necessities. […]

Law enforcement is an intricate tapestry that demands more than a uniform-clad officer merely occupying space, which, in reality, translates to just a “human wearing a uniform.” The ability to […]

K-9 Taco, a beloved member of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office in South Florida, bid farewell to his active duty days after six years of dedicated service in a heartwarming […]

Newly released body camera footage from the Gwinnett County Police Department has recently come to light, displaying the extraordinary efforts of Sergeant Todd Heller to assist a homeless man during […]

A psychologist, by definition, is a doctor (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) who studies the mind, emotions, cognition, social processes and human behavior. Within the field of psychology, there are different specializations, […]

In a revelation that has sent shockwaves throughout the community, it was recently discovered that the Houston Police Department (HPD) was forced to drop over 264,000 cases, including more than […]

Northglenn police officer Cameron Woods is being praised for his heroism after he jumped into a creek to save a child’s life amid a harrowing crash scene in Commerce City […]

Another night shift. Another domestic call, burglary in progress or a car stop on a dark street. Are you confronted by a compliant suspect, a belligerent and drugged abuser or […]

The Columbus City Council has recently allocated over $90,000 to the Columbus Police Dialogue Team, bidding to enhance community–police relations and refine crowd management strategies. The initiative, known as Enable […]

The debate over homeless encampments in the city of Burien has escalated as the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) recently filed a lawsuit in federal court on March 11. The […]

Every state in the union has a law against impersonating a police officer. Some people do it to further other criminal enterprises, while many do it to satisfy some aberrant […]

Following the impact of the Austin City Council’s decision to defund the police department in 2020, residents of Austin, Texas, are voicing their outrage over staffing shortages and prolonged 9-1-1 […]

Sergeant Casey Sheppard of the Temple, Texas, Police Department received heartfelt recognition on, March 7 for his courageous efforts in saving a man’s life earlier this year. The emotional celebration […]

Most of the time, a cop’s workday isn’t exactly filled with uplifting experiences. Rarely do citizens request a police officer just to show them something inspirational or encouraging. But recently, […]

Newly released body-camera footage from earlier this year has revealed a comical rescue mission undertaken by Indianapolis police officers as they attempted to capture a “big a** raccoon” that had […]

Deputies in Hillsborough County, Florida, recently saved a 5-year-old autistic girl who wandered away from home and got lost in a swampy, wooded area in Tampa. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s […]

When most people think of American law enforcement, images of New York, Baltimore and the like come to mind. But the reality is that the vast majority of law enforcement […]

Two Austin police officers have recently been commended for their heroic efforts in saving the life of a choking child on February 16. Officers Dalton Schroeder and Jason Wright responded […]