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In an effort to save money and give officers a chance to see what the job will be like, new hires are allowed on the streets without having attended Police Academy.

Think CSI is a favorite among police officers? Think again. These true-to-life nonfiction television shows have most men and women in blue hooked.

New Year's resolution to stop lying to Police officers.

Police officers put their lives on the line each day to protect and serve their communities. There are things citizens can do to when interacting with law enforcement to ensure everyone's safety.

Police officers are generally the ones called upon when something goes wrong. Unfortunately, the citizens that police officers serve do not always appreciate what they do for them.

Here are ten gifts that police officers will enjoy and put to use everyday.

2 Charlotte North Carolina Police Officers slain in the line of duty. One leaves behind a wife, an unborn child and a 2 year old.

Many men and women become police officers to continue a special tradition in their family. They may be more inclined to join law enforcement because their mother of father was a police officer.

Police officers face an assortment of task, interpersonal and physical demands and stressors in their job that most people never encounter at work or in their personal lives.

Willie Herenton, the mayor of Memphis, Tennessee, recently urged the city council to allow the hiring of 650 more police officers.

Two police offers from the Paw Paw area of West Virginia were dragged by an assailant's vehicle 25 feet as he made his get away after being searched.

In Bogota, Columbia on Saturday, four police officers and a civilian were killed as officers moved a powerful bomb that exploded.

Singer Kelis was arrested early Friday morning (March 2, 2007) in Miami Beach making racial slurs at two undercover police officers.

We hear all the time about "good cop - bad cop" and the ways in which police officers trick various suspects into confessing their crimes. It may seem illegal for police officers to lie to suspects, but for the most part, these tactics are legal.

Police brutality is something that many people are worried by. The public trusts police officers to protect them and they don't want to have to be protected from their protectors. However it is hard to know what is and what isn't police brutality.

Today, February 20, 2007 is the deadline for Kansas City Police Chief James Corwin's deadline to take action in the case of two officers who had ignored a pregnant woman's pleas for medical attention.

Within all police agencies the challenge to keep officers motivated is not only up to the individual officer, but up to Supervisors.

A short summary of what drunk driving is, the difference between a DUI and DWI, what police officers look for when searching for drunk drivers, and an example of punishment after being arrested for drunk driving.

Although crime in LA has drop almost four percent the first part of 2007, assaults against the police officers have risen enormously.

An examination of the debate of whether or not female police officers are as effective as male officers...

If you've decided that you want a career in law enforcement, or if you are just interested in criminal justice, you might be wondering about the difference between police officers and corrections officers. Read on for a full explanation

According to the United States Department of Justice in a recent press release former police officers serving for Velda City, Missouri have been sentenced for civil rights violations.

An update providing information of the capture of three suspects charge with ambushing 2, Atlanta Dekalb County Police Officers. Family and friends remember their loved one's.

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has released a report with some disturbing statistics.

A short look at the difference between city police and university patrol officers

Law enforcement officers deal with great stress in their job, and the stress can be greater for female officers.

An L.A. couple have been arrested after they attacked two police officers.

A dog was shot after it charged two police officers.

Jimmy Justice is the hero of New York. He confronts and video tapes police who break the law. He points out that if anyone else breaks the law they get a ticket and fine.

Should cops be subjected to meet physical or weight standards or regulations continually in order to maintain their badge wearing rights?

An opinionated review of whether or not law enforcement personnel should be required to submit to random drug and alcohol tests.

There you are, riding down the road with your spouse in the drivers seat. Maybe you have children in the back seat, perhaps a dog. Then again, you may have groceries, or you're on your way to an appointment.

Members of the Citizens Police Academy had the opportunity to hear and see what was going on two years ago when officers responded to a barricaded man at the former Knight's Inn hotel at 1750 Boston Post Road near the Westbrook town line.

We spend a lot of money each year on gifts that people can't use. Focus on buying a gift for their hobbies or their jobs. These are gifts that can be used.

Two detectives were in the midst of a violent confrontation with robbers when a mystery man came to their rescue, brandishing a 3-foot samurai sword.

Three former Milwaukee police officers have been found guilty of civil rights violations related to a brutal assault on two men in October 2004.

What is it like to work with a female partner. Read on and I will tell you the benefits and some of the drawbacks.

What happens when you try to defend yourself and get treated like a criminal? That's the question I cant stop asking myself: Why do they treat us like dogs in a third world country when we were trying to make the best out of a situation to survive a conflict?

Supporting random drug and alcohol tests for police officers.

Motorcycle officers are a sub-culture within the law enforcement community. They typically concentrate more on traffic enforcement for the good of the community. Contrary to popular belief, their wives do not get a free toaster for every 500 tickets they write.

Informant says that officers lied about the drug deal that led to the death of a elderly Atlanta woman.

Undercover officers were able to snag 17 people for prostitution related charges.

LAPD were led on a wild chase by three suspects. When their car crashed, two suspects fled while one aimed a gun at the officers.

Every year during National Police Week, a candlelight vigil is held to honor fallen officers and dedicate the names of those heroes who are being added to National Law Enforcement Memorial as a result of making the Ultimate Sacrifice. This year 382 names will be added.

From a teacher's perspective, the Academy TV show is using pure shock to teach confidence. I totally disagree that this is a good way to teach the subject.

An armed suspect fled from police after being shot at.

Constitutional rights protect American citizens against illegal search and seizure. Most Americans own automobiles but many are not aware of when law enforcement officers have the right to search a vehicle including the trunk space.

A in-house training session at Old Saybrook Police Department allows officers to learn about the pending purchase of new weapons, felony car stops, meth labs, arrest control procedures, and discuss career goals.

Police officers fire 50 rounds at groom to be.

At one time, police officers were the most trusted individuals because they stood for protection and security. These days, however, Americans are wary of anyone with a badge, and the rise in police impersonators has not quelled our fear.

On Sept. 7th a young motorist videotaped threats by a St George police officer and posted it on YouTube. It has now made the national news and the web page has over a half a million hits.

Most likely it really is a police officer that is trying to pull you over but if you are not sure this will help you know what to do.

According to police, the officer who is responsible mistook the toy gun for a real gun.

A media panel at Southern Illinois University in Casrbondale last week discussed the increasing number of cases where police are confiscating cameras. Should privacy protection rank above the right to know?

Police culture is separate from the rest of society. Police have a view of Us V. Them. Conflict arises with the use of officer discretion.

Police will very soon have digital cameras on their cars so that authorities can now make better judgement if someone has committed some kind of a crime or not. They now have better proof when it comes to the law.

Police shows have been some of the most interesting and most successful in television. While there have been numerous shows, these ten stand out in my mind as the best.

Should a dog be allowed to bite you in order to hold you where it finds you until a human police officer can handcuff you or should the dog only be allowed to bark to alert the officer that it found something.

How is it came to be that when police officers do their jobs, they get blamed for this or that?

An overview of police deaths, why they occur, where they occur, and who kills police officers

An evaluation of remedies used to reduce Police Brutality in the US.

Over the course of TV history, a number of shows have even been responsible for making young people want a career in law enforcement because of the way they glamorized police work and made it appear exciting.

General requirements of seeking a career in law enforcement as a police officer.

An essay about Police Brutality in the US. This article is to show that a problem exists.

Low morale can lead to in-fighting, excessive absences, and even unfortunate incidents involving the public. Here are some tips on how to raise morale in a small town police department.

New Year's Day standoff between Las Vegas Police and a suspect holding a butcher knife ends with suspect reportedly shot 18 times.

When will people learn not to try attacking police?

Corrupt Police Officials? I decided to speak someone about their experiences and their perspective on the law, a person who feels they have been victimized and subject to harassment. Meet Tony Hayes:

As a long time Police and Military wife I've picked up a few things to ease the woes of being married to a man in this profession. You can apply these tips to your husband even if he's not a police officer, just use your imagination.

The following questions and answers are related to interrogations by the police. If you are arrested or taken to the police station for questioning, there are certain rights of which you should be aware.

Police brutality remains one of the most seriuos and divisive human rights violations in the United States today.

An analaysis on a study of police departments and a look between the lines.

There are a variety of factors that affect why the police seemingly use higher levels of force in urban, inner city areas.

Sean Bell, the young man killed by a barrage of police fire was laid to rest on Friday.

Elderly woman shot and killed by police.

This is part one in an ongoing series profiling the Citizens Police Academy course sponsored by the Old Saybrook Police Department. The academy aims to give residents a behind the scenes look law enforcement.

In these days when there is so much reporting about police abuse, some guidelines for ethical behavior and regulations for police departments

An opinion piece about the fact that illegal immigrants get to protest in the street, and rather than arrest of deport these proclaimed lawbreakers, they actually defend them from people protesting the protest.

Besides driving through South Carolina to get to Georgia or Florida, I have only visited this state one time in my life. That was all it took.

A US Justice Department study of traffic stops by police shows that police are more likely to search, arrest, and use force on Blacks and Hispanics than they are with Whites.

No one deserves a special gift more than a police officer. And if you are looking for a gift for a special police officer then take a look at these special gifts

I describe different types of police misconduct, how it is caused, and what we should do to stop it. I also mention how it affects our society and society's reaction to our police force.

If you are wondering what the application and selection process is like for becoming an NYPD police officer, check out this overview.

The Supreme Court made the ruling after hearing the case of Victor Harris, a teenager from Georgia who sustained serious injuries during a 2001 police car chase

Police have to live and act in a higher standard due to the positions they hold. They have to use discretion in every aspect of their lives.

Kentucky mourns the loss of their Police Chief after being shot to death after making an arrest.

Paramilitary styled police agencies are in conflict with the concept of community policing in many ways.

Atlanta police department had replaced it's entire narcotics unit due to the shooting of a 92 year-old woman during a raid.

police brutality, human rights

I trust the members of our police forces. But I do not trust them blindly.

This paper explores whether or not cultural and sensitivity training is working for modern police work. Article analysis and explanation of how this is affecting today's officer is included.

Some in Houston Believe Police Use Tasers Too Often on Unarmed Mentally Ill Suspects.

Rare images capture S.S. guards and Nazi officers relaxing and enjoying time off, hunting, singing, trimming Christmas trees and more while Jews were being killed

This morning a transport bus carrying 26 corrections officers and to the Montana State Prison crashed, killing one CO and injuring the surviving 25. Some are still in critical condition.

Are probation officers a catalyst for change or merely neglectful babysitters?

$25,000 retention bonus targeting officers who are willing to remain active.

Two security officers were able to save a stabbing victim and obtain the suspect until authorities came. They ultimately saved the victim's life.

Prisons are patrolled and maintained, not by guards, but by correctional officers commissioned by state and federal government. This article shows why the terminology needs to be changed.

Two officers attempt to break up a car burglary; get shot in the process

Corrections Officers are no more and no less a part the of the law enforcement community than any other cop or special agent.