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#policing
fromPsychology Today
14 hours ago
Mindfulness

Two Minutes Could Change How Officers See People They Serve

Hypervigilance in police can harm personal relationships; Just-Like-Me meditation may enhance connection and prosocial behavior.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Social justice

Embracing the Warrior-Guardian Paradox in Modern Policing

The warrior and guardian mindsets are complementary, essential for effective policing.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
14 hours ago

Two Minutes Could Change How Officers See People They Serve

Hypervigilance in police can harm personal relationships; Just-Like-Me meditation may enhance connection and prosocial behavior.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Police car chases result in 8 deaths around US in less than a week

In 2023, a report from the Police Executive Research Forum called for police to put the brakes on car chases unless a violent crime has been committed and the suspect poses an imminent threat. The report noted a spike in fatalities and an increase in pursuits by some departments, including in Houston and New York City.
US news
#nypd
Mental health
fromHoodline
1 day ago

NYPD Head Therapist Resigns Amid Moonlighting Probe

NYPD's mental health official resigned after allegations of billing for hours not worked while moonlighting out of state.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
2 days ago

NYPD officer struck by driver, injured during traffic stop in Brooklyn

A New York City police officer was injured by a driver during a traffic stop in Brooklyn.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago
Brooklyn

From saddle to sky to K9: Four NYPD women lead the charge in elite units for Women's History Month * Brooklyn Paper

Mental health
fromHoodline
1 day ago

NYPD Head Therapist Resigns Amid Moonlighting Probe

NYPD's mental health official resigned after allegations of billing for hours not worked while moonlighting out of state.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
2 days ago

NYPD officer struck by driver, injured during traffic stop in Brooklyn

A New York City police officer was injured by a driver during a traffic stop in Brooklyn.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago
Brooklyn

From saddle to sky to K9: Four NYPD women lead the charge in elite units for Women's History Month * Brooklyn Paper

NYC politics
fromThe Marshall Project
2 days ago

In New York City, Mamdani's New Appointee Talks About Reimagining Public Safety

New York City establishes the Office of Community Safety to enhance crime prevention and support services under Mayor Mamdani's leadership.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
#police-accountability
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

In the wake of scandals, Antioch Police Department completes policy reforms demanded by DOJ

Antioch Police Department completed a comprehensive policy overhaul focused on accountability following a Department of Justice agreement addressing corruption, racism, and civil rights violations.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Man dies after group fight in Concord elementary school parking lot, police say

A man died following a group fight in a school parking lot during an after school program.
Careers
fromSecuritymagazine
5 days ago

Beyond the Certificate: Why Real Expertise in Investigative Interviewing Comes from Practice

Training and certifications signal competence, but true effectiveness in investigative interviewing requires disciplined application and real-world experience.
fromLady Freethinker
6 days ago

Detroit Police Appoint First Officer Dedicated to Animal Cruelty Cases

The new role was prompted in part by a disturbing case last year involving a dog that had been stabbed by her guardian live on social media. The dog's former guardian was ultimately sentenced to two to seven years in prison, and the dog has since been placed with a new family.
Pets
New York City
fromCity Journal
1 week ago

Madison Square Garden Honored the NYPD. Mamdani Should Follow Suit

Showing support for the police through policy action is as important as expressing gratitude.
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Boston police officer criminally charged after allegedly leaving loaded gun unsecured in vehicle

A Boston police officer faces charges for improper storage of firearms found unsecured in his vehicle during a domestic dispute investigation.
Mission District
fromPadailypost
6 days ago

Binder steps down as police chief, Reifschneider will replace him

Palo Alto Police Chief Andrew Binder is stepping down, to be replaced by Assistant Chief James Reifschneider, pending City Council confirmation.
Social justice
fromPUNCH
1 week ago

What Does a Bar Owe Its Neighbors?

Bartenders in urban areas face challenges of homelessness and mental health crises, requiring a balance of compassion, safety, and quick decision-making.
#metropolitan-police
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Five Met officers taken off duty after weapons find

Five Metropolitan Police officers removed from front-line duties after firearms and a Taser were found on a London street.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Five Met officers taken off duty after weapons find

Five Metropolitan Police officers removed from front-line duties after firearms and a Taser were found on a London street.
California
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

California sheriff's department to utilize Batman-like gadget to halt car chases

Riverside County Sheriff's Department will use the Grappler device to safely stop fleeing vehicles, inspired by Batman's gadgets.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Connecticut officer fired after shooting man in mental health crisis as others tried to de-escalate

The actions of Officer Magnano do not measure up to those standards. A Hartford police spokesman referred questions to Chief James Rovella, who did not immediately return a phone message or email on 27 March.
US news
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

LAPD captain avoids firing after complaint of racist and sexist comments within unit she led

An LAPD captain whose officers made racist, sexist, and homophobic comments avoided termination and was reassigned to manage the department's jails.
New York City
fromDocumented
2 weeks ago

Where to Get Free Security Guard Training in NYC - Documented

New laws in 2027 will increase compensation for security guards, requiring equal pay and benefits as public building contracts.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Two teen girls arrested after street disturbance

Officers were called to Clapham High Street on Tuesday evening and put a dispersal order in place to move the young people out of the area.
London politics
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Two officers injured in struggle with knife-wielding man at Forest Hills station, police say

At about 11:15 a.m., MBTA Transit Police received a call about a man armed with a butcher's knife who was threatening people near the upper busway.
Boston
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 weeks ago

Discussing Use of Force in Security: A Challenging Discussion?

Use of force in security cannot be entirely avoided but should be deployed only as a last resort when lesser options fail, requiring comprehensive training in tactics, de-escalation, and legal authority.
MMA
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Kash Patel Announces FBI Agents Will Train With UFC Fighters at Upcoming Seminar

FBI Director Kash Patel announced a historic two-day training seminar between FBI agents and UFC fighters at Quantico, Virginia on March 15-16 to enhance law enforcement defensive capabilities.
Los Angeles
fromCalifornia Post
3 weeks ago

Mayor Karen Bass beefs up LAPD presence in DTLA after violent mob takes over luxury apartments

Los Angeles will deploy increased police presence downtown with zero tolerance for street takeovers following a chaotic incident at a luxury apartment building.
NYC politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

How US police corruption actually works, according to a former NYPD cop

Former NYPD officer Mike Dowd, convicted of drug-related corruption, explains how police corruption develops within precincts and advocates for improved accountability measures.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

EXCLUSIVE: Seasonal firefighters beat the heat at Cal Fire's training academy

Extreme heat poses significant challenges for seasonal firefighters during their training academy in Napa Valley.
MMA
fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

UFC announces partnership with FBI for 'exclusive training seminar'

The UFC and FBI are partnering to host a seminar at Quantico where elite UFC fighters will train FBI agents in mixed martial arts techniques and competition preparation.
#police-use-of-force
NYC parents
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Police, school district write checks to settle teen's suit alleging excessive force by police

Atherton town government and Sequoia Union High School District settled a lawsuit for $560,000 with a student after police forcibly detained him at school over a toy water gun incident.
NYC parents
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Police, school district write checks to settle teen's suit alleging excessive force by police

Atherton town government and Sequoia Union High School District settled a lawsuit for $560,000 with a student after police forcibly detained him at school over a toy water gun incident.
NYC LGBT
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

NYPD cadet indicted for allegedly raping teen girl he met on a dating app, lying about his age

An NYPD cadet was indicted for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl he met on a dating app after lying about his age.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago

'In our DNA': NYPD deputy chief's daughter becomes fourth sibling to join the force * Brooklyn Paper

Deputy Chief Salvatore Comodo's family exemplifies a multi-generational NYPD legacy, with four of his five children becoming police officers and nine extended family members serving in law enforcement.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Editorial | NYC makes its own luck with a strong NYPD counterterrorism unit | amNewYork

Two bombs at Gracie Mansion failed to detonate, narrowly preventing mass casualties; robust NYPD counterterrorism funding and staffing remain essential amid escalating Iran tensions.
#police-oversight
NYC parents
fromHoodline
1 month ago

NYPD Cadet Indicted in Brooklyn Teen Rape Case

A 24-year-old NYPD cadet was indicted for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl he met on a dating app, facing multiple felony charges and held on $50,000 bail.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Police officer borrows bike to chase down thief

A police officer borrowed a bystander's bicycle to chase and apprehend a man who stole a suitcase from a taxi outside St Pancras station in London.
fromNewsday
1 month ago

ICE agents said to have posed as police, a tactic some fear could erode trust in real cops

According to a statement later released by Columbia, the agents had gained access to the building by posing as police in search of a 5-year-old - going so far as to present a flyer of the "missing child" to a campus safety officer. The ruse allowed them to make their way to the apartment of Ellie Aghayeva, an international student from Azerbaijan who immigration officials claim overstayed her visa.
US politics
fromAol
1 month ago

Police officer sacked for faking remote working

While Sgt X had some mitigating circumstances, it's unacceptable for an officer to act in this deliberate and deceitful way by abusing the trust placed in her. The raw data shows she was not doing anything in the periods she was key-jamming.
UK news
#crisis-intervention
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Social justice

Letters: Police are the wrong people for crisis intervention

Police lack the advanced clinical training and education of counselors and are inappropriate for crisis intervention; behavioral health-led responses by clinicians and social workers are more effective and cost-effective alternatives.
Social justice
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Police are the wrong people for crisis intervention

Police lack the advanced clinical training of counselors and crisis intervention by police correlates with worse outcomes for people in mental health crises; behavioral health-led responses by clinicians are more appropriate and cost-effective.
Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Police are the wrong people for crisis intervention

Police lack the advanced clinical training and education of counselors and are inappropriate for crisis intervention; behavioral health-led responses by clinicians and social workers are more effective and cost-effective alternatives.
Social justice
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Police are the wrong people for crisis intervention

Police lack the advanced clinical training of counselors and crisis intervention by police correlates with worse outcomes for people in mental health crises; behavioral health-led responses by clinicians are more appropriate and cost-effective.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Oakland is struggling to field 911 dispatchers

Oakland's 911 dispatch center remains critically understaffed with only 66 of 78 budgeted positions filled, requiring overtime to cover 27 positions and costing over $2.6 million annually.
Mental health
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Implementing Meaningful De-Escalation Training in Your Security Program

De-escalation training reduces aggressive incidents and is a critical risk-mitigation strategy for modern security personnel and organizations.
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Need To Stop Making ASAP

Home medical oxygen increases fire risk; secure and store cylinders properly, avoid ignition sources, and use smoke alarms and warning signs.
#policing-reform
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Firearms That Required Extensive Training to Use Effectively

Military history is filled with firearms that looked formidable on paper but proved far less impressive in the hands of average troops. In many cases, the issue was not flawed engineering, but unrealistic assumptions about training and doctrine. Some weapons were built with elite users in mind, soldiers who could manage the weapon and tactical nuance at a level most forces never reached.
History
Wellness
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Intro to Personal Safety & Self-Defense Class | Berkeley

Free one-hour IMPACT Bay Area empowerment self-defense class teaches situational awareness, de-escalation, and two simple physical techniques; open to adults of all genders.
Public health
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Campbell hosts CERT Academy winter training

Local community offers CERT disaster-preparedness training, a Lunar New Year celebration, and recognizes the Open Space Authority for governance transparency.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Council approves boost in LAPD hiring, despite budget concerns

Los Angeles approved hiring up to 410 LAPD officers this year, funded from the LAPD budget, amid budget crisis and prior council resistance.
History
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Inside the LAPD's most notorious shadow unit

Sgt. Willie Burns secretly recruited 18 LAPD officers in 1946 to form a covert Gangster Squad targeting organized-crime figures using Thompson submachine guns.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Oakland adds 14 new police officers at academy graduation

Oakland Police graduated 14 new officers, raising filled positions to 618 of 678 authorized while facing staffing shortages and emphasizing community trust and professionalism.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Positive Psychology Can Offer Law Enforcement

Including law enforcement officers in positive psychology efforts is essential to achieve global flourishing by 2051 and to address policing mental health beyond suicide.
fromSherdog
2 months ago

Video: Anderson Silva Training to Be Police Officer

I will not back down, for my faith is in GOD and my fight to continue seeking to be better than yesterday is eternal. As long as I have the strength to rise and fight, I will fight the good fight with faith, strength and honor until the end, anywhere, rain or shine. Even if the weather is bad all the time, I will be there unapologetically, ready to...
MMA
#immigration-enforcement
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago
Brooklyn

PREMIUM I'm a former FBI agent who studies policing, and here's how federal agents in Minneapolis are undermining basic law enforcement principles

fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago
Brooklyn

PREMIUM I'm a former FBI agent who studies policing, and here's how federal agents in Minneapolis are undermining basic law enforcement principles

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Should Never, Ever Make

If you are choking and are alone, try to get yourself into a high-traffic area, such as a hallway in a building or outside your house. If you pass out, you're way more likely to be found as opposed to being in a room in a building or your house. Call 911 even though you can't speak. Someone will be sent to your location by dispatch.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Today Is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

I can honestly say the expression of appreciation by others was regularly awkward to receive, yet contributed significantly to my well-being. I later learned that receiving appreciation with grace not only eased that comfort level but was also a gift to the other person. Now, in this stage of my life, I am very intentional about expressing my appreciation for those still wearing the badge, and I approach the moment with authenticity and an understanding of how my expression may be received.
Mental health
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

FDNY welcomes latest class of new firefighters at Brooklyn graduation ceremony | amNewYork

I know what it is like to feel pride and anxiety as family members, we don't just graduate a class, we grow a family, said FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore. To many, your journey didn't start out at the academy but on the streets of an ambulance where I once was. You've already seen the tears of the hurt and held the hands of the hurting and made life and death decisions on the asphalt of this city.
New York City
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Truth About ICE's Recruiting Push

Last year, Trump officials pledged to double staffing at ICE by adding 10,000 new deportation officers by January 2026. Stephen Miller treated the recruitment drive as a priority on par with the deportation push, demanding daily updates on the pace of hiring. Immigration and Customs Enforcement held job expos in multiple cities and dangled $50,000 bonuses, student-loan forgiveness, and other perks before potential recruits.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Campbell hosts CERT Academy winter training

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Academy winter training session begins Feb. 24. This hands-on program teaches community members essential disaster preparedness skills, including fire safety, first aid, search and rescue and emergency response tactics. The CERT Academy includes three in-person evening sessions, one online evening session and one final in-person daytime skills exercise. All in-person sessions will be held at the Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave. To register, visit https://bit.ly/4tsjWNX
California
Social justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Local Police Chief Says ICE Agents Drew Their Guns On One of His Officers: It Has to Stop'

ICE agents allegedly violated civil rights by stopping individuals and an off-duty Brooklyn Park officer, knocking her phone from her hand while she recorded.
New York City
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

84th Precinct welcomes new commanding officer

Joseph Powers returned as commanding officer of the 84th Precinct and committed to improving safety and quality of life through community collaboration.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

State Police academy supervisor and 3 instructors charged with manslaughter in death of recruit

In the days and weeks before his death, members of the MSP training academy committed a series of "wanton and reckless acts" in connection with various defensive tactics and physical confrontation training exercises, Meier said. This conduct included both "affirmative acts by academy staff" and the failure to take other actions that they had a legal duty to perform. This conduct resulted in Delgado-Garcia suffering concussion-like symptoms on Sept. 11, 2024, from "unauthorized, unapproved, and unsupervised boxing-related sparring exercises," Meier said.
US news
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Truth About ICE's Recruiting Push

Aggressive ICE hiring claims outpace operational readiness, with about 12,000 hires announced but only roughly 5,000 fully operational.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Fremont's new police chief should have come from the ranks

Promote internal police leadership, sustain local journalism, and tailor education to individual strengths to improve community outcomes.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Last-ditch call to save police front counters

Ten London police front counters will close, reducing 37 to 27 and leaving only two 24-hour counters, raising concerns for vulnerable residents.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Private investigators must be trained to spot signs of domestic abuse and stalking | Letter

Private investigators are being used by perpetrators to locate and surveil victims, undermining safety and requiring statutory regulation, mandatory abuse training, and accountability.
US news
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Kaiser, PG&E to pay for new Oakland police recruits amid staffing shortage

Corporate-funded cadet program will create nine part-time cadet positions in Oakland over two years to help recruit and retain local future police officers.
#school-safety
fromHoodline
1 month ago
New York City

School Safety Agent Stabbed While Intervening in Student Fight in East Flatbush, Brooklyn

fromHoodline
1 month ago
New York City

School Safety Agent Stabbed While Intervening in Student Fight in East Flatbush, Brooklyn

Social justice
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Racial disparities in officer discipline complicate OPD's push to end federal oversight

Oakland Police Department nears end of 23-year federal oversight but must complete three reforms and confront racial disparities in internal investigations and discipline.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Sycamore Square police substation to open soon in Antioch

The substation will serve as a space where police personnel, community service officers, and parking enforcement staff can meet and interact with residents and business communities, said Antioch Public Information Officer Jaden Baird. Teams and work groups will also be able to use the space for breaks, meetings, and operational needs, Baird told this news organization. The substation will also be available to community-based organizations for meetings and engagement activities.
US news
California
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Former Oakland police chief's new job is in Fremont

Floyd Mitchell was hired as Fremont police chief after a nationwide search; he previously led Oakland’s police and presided over a notable drop in violent crime.
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