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In recent years, the demands placed on police officers have intensified dramatically. From escalating public scrutiny to the rise in complex emergencies, the job has become not only more physically ta...
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Although it is a key factor, safety is not always solely about the absence of crime. It’s also the presence of opportunity, connection, and well-being. A growing wave of police leaders, scholars, an...
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Can correctional facilities be places of treatment rather than punishment? The Essex County, Massachusetts, Sheriff’s Department (ECSD) has created a program that attempts to answer this question....
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It is a known fact that the life expectancy of a police officer is greatly impacted by the physical and mental demands of the job. Long and irregular shift hours—often spent in high-stress, high-ris...
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Imagine a child helping an elderly woman carry her groceries. Or think of a little girl wearing a helmet while biking in the neighborhood. Now, picture a young baseball player practicing good sportsma...
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Colorado continues to rank among the top U.S. states for motor vehicle thefts, and the city of Arvada has felt the impact. From 2020 through 2022, the Arvada Police Department noticed a startling incr...
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Is your agency sitting on the bench waiting to be recognized or is it the star player who can be recognized throughout the city? When the Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Police Department (WSPD) wanted...
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When a public safety center in Oregon chose to partner with the Clatsop County Animal Assistance, they had planned to obtain a dog that would improve the mental health of their employees.
What they...
