In 2016, the City of Aransas Pass teamed up with Texas A&M to study body-cam footage captured by the police department. The report is now complete. The period studied is from May 28, 2016, through May 27, 2017, and includes a 3rd party, non-law enforcement review of over 600 videos. These videos were selected by […]

FEATURED BLOGGER Eric Blanchard Chief of Police Aransas Pass Police Department, Texas

The City of Arcadia has a long history of encouraging neighborhood interaction and communication. We believe that knowing the people who live near us makes for stronger neighborhoods, and oftentimes results in cherished friendships. The way we communicate with our family, friends, and neighbors has changed significantly in recent years with the increasing popularity of […]

FEATURED BLOGGER Arcadia Police Department Arcadia, California

This nation has had seven law enforcement officers killed in 2019. Reading this headline from Alabama this morning got me thinking as I sit here in disbelief. I don’t know what to say anymore. I am struggling for the words. Perhaps a thought on why some of us made the decision to work in law […]

FEATURED BLOGGER David Westrick Chief of Police Hollister Police Department, California

One of our Commissioners asked me this week why our deputies often leave our squad cars running. He explained he’s been asked this question by voters in his district. It’s a great question. Here are the reasons: Squad cars today are way different than they were back in the day. When my Dad (Bob Rose) […]

FEATURED BLOGGER Scott Rose Sheriff Dodge County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota

I attended a retreat with the Mayor and the City of Aurora Executive Team yesterday. This has become an annual event under Mayor Irvin’s leadership, and the purpose is for all department heads to come together and recap our collective achievements and chronicle our challenges from the previous year. It allows us to get in […]

FEATURED BLOGGER Kristen Ziman Chief of Police Aurora Police Department, Illinois

Although we don’t have the final statistics for 2018 compiled yet, we do know that we had a busy year at the EPPD. Here are a few of the ways we spent our time: We produced a video on the impact of opioids in Eden Prairie that profiled two families who lost their sons to […]

FEATURED BLOGGER Eden Prairie Police Department Eden Prairie, Minnesota

The following survivor’s story is being retold with her permission. All names and some details have been changed for the safety of our survivor and her children. 3 year old Gage, “Mommy, are we going to that safe place?” Kate, “Yes, baby, yes, we are. We are going to that safe place.” (Kate and her […]

FEATURED BLOGGER Gordon Ramsay Chief of Police Wichita Police Department, Kansas

Earlier this month, Missouri voters approved Amendment 2, which legalized medical marijuana. I’ve heard many questions about how this will affect our enforcement activity. The short answer is: it won’t. Amendment 2 allows state-licensed physicians to recommend marijuana use to patients. Doctor-approved patients must obtain an identification card from the state indicating they are permitted […]

FEATURED BLOGGER Richard C. Smith Chief of Police Kansas City Police Department, Missouri

I have been involved in public service more than half my life. Officially, 28 years on February 4th, 2019. It’s been a journey. I have learned a lot. I have learned many lessons of humility and patience. I have seen tragedy, violence, hate, fear, happiness, joy and sometimes something in between all that. You cannot […]

FEATURED BLOGGER David Westrick Chief of Police Hollister Police Department, California

I get a text that starts something like this. “Hey, would you do me a favor . . . ” The conversation continues and I’m asked if I would be willing to give this person their 1 year sobriety tag. I respond with “Of course, I’d be honored.” I’m given the location, date, and time […]

FEATURED BLOGGER Lee Sjolander Chief of Police Kenyon Police Department, Minnesota