Pennsylvania State

OFFICER Magazine has a weekly law enforcement podcast, and it's available for readers to check out. Every Friday, The Lineup podcast rounds up the week's most intriguing law enforcement news and goes behind the headlines. Editorial Director Frank Borelli and Assistant Editor Joe Vince will look at the stories that have people talking, and they'll give their own takes on the topics, from discussing a police department's latest recruiting and retention efforts to putting a spotlight on a daring arrest.

The Lineup: A Crucial Precedent for Officers Injured by Suspects

Ferguson, MO

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO — A Ferguson officer severely injured during a protest last week has undergone several surgeries and is showing small signs of progress, his family said online Thursday. Officer Travis Brown, known to family and friends as TJ, has had procedures to treat the swelling and...

Mo. Officer Hurt in Protester Clash Showing 'Small but Significant' Progress

21Ninety

Black women have continuously carved out spaces and created businesses that resonate with their communities. Sometimes they even choose to keep the businesses within the family and partner with none other than their own sister. Here are some inspiring stories of Black sister-owned businesses making waves. McBride Sisters Wine Company View this post on Instagram… Continue reading Check Out These Black Sister Owned Businesses

Check Out These Black Sister Owned Businesses

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Deland, FL

Safariland is a long known, easily recognized and well trusted name in the holster industry (among several other law enforcement product industries). In fact, dating back to 1964 (60 years ago!) when it was founded by Neale Perkins specifically to manufacture a custom holster, it’s one of the oldest, if not the oldest, holster manufacturing companies in existence today.

Safariland and the History of Duty Holster Security Levels

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

More law enforcement agencies are deploying drones, not just during major events, but on a daily basis for a variety of calls. When coupled with other devices used on patrol including body-worn cameras, dashboard video systems and LPR, the process of transmitting all of that footage and data can be cumbersome.

Managing Big Data

Throughout my career, I have had to give speeches for police academy graduations, welcome home ceremonies for returning troops, civilian police academy graduations, and several other auspicious occasions that are connected to being a chief. I would like to give one more speech, and this would be to a graduating police academy.

My Last Speech

Denver, CO

Migrants enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program won’t get cash benefits after all. The council amended a contract with Haven for Hope during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting Wednesday. Instead of Haven of Hope providing migrants with cash assistance on debit cards, it will instead provide “culturally appropriate” food, if the change is approved by the full council.

Denver may revoke cash assistance for migrants

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Riverside County, CA

Corona, CA

New video shows a dramatic fight between a Riverside County sheriff's deputy and a man and woman before the deputy fatally shoots the woman. The video of the June 11 incident shows the struggle lasted for four minutes before help arrived. The deputy, who has not been identified, was in...

'Kill Him!': Bodycam Video Captures Disturbing Attack on Calif. Deputy

Digitally enabled work environments that have an automated data flow across information systems make a difference in patient health, says HIMSS Chief Scientific Research Officer Anne Snowdon.

Digital maturity affects hospital quality and safety outcomes

Dallas, TX

Fort Worth, TX

FORT WORTH, TX — A lone Chevrolet Tahoe parked in front of the South Division police station collected all manner of tributes. Bright flower bundles covered its hood. Hand-written notes adorned its fenders. A beaded rosary dangled from one door handle. A sign on a door with blocky letters and the painted handprints of small children reads, “Happy birthday, G-pa.”

'It's Just Heartbreaking': Mourners Remember Fallen Texas Police Officer

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Getting these certifications can make your resume stand out when applying for jobs, and the best part, they are all free.

Boost Your Job Prospects With These 15 Free Online Certifications

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Atlanta, TX

At just 12 years old, Zoe Oli is already making waves in the business world. This young entrepreneur from Atlanta is the mastermind behind Beautiful Curly Me, a doll company dedicated to empowering young Black girls. Her journey began at the age of six, when she struggled with confidence issues related to her natural hair, often comparing it to the straight hair of her classmates. Even after her mother bought her a Black doll, Zoe noticed that the doll's hair still didn't reflect her textured curls and braids.

This 12-Year-Old CEO Is Making History, Celebrating Natural Hair, Empowering Young Black Girls

Miami, FL

Every officer with a decent amount of time on the job knows the unexpected turns an investigation can take. Seeing a major case through to completion often involves giving up on a theory and taking your investigation in a different direction as new information becomes available. In How to Catch A Criminal, we look at the many ways not-so-perfect crimes are solved. This month, two men can't outrun the law, so they try to run through it.

How to Catch A Criminal: The Miami Shootout Part 1

Dinwiddie County, VA

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Margaret Minnicks

WRIC 8 News reported that the Dinwiddie County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating a missing 101-year-old woman. According to Virginia State Police, Dorothy Sue Wallace was last seen driving on Route 1 in Brunswick County, heading north at around 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2024.

101-year-old Dinwiddie woman is missing after going for a drive

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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Officer Roll Calling: Keeping Schools Safe with Help from Technology

OFFICER Magazine takes a look at the issues and trends facing law enforcement with its biweekly podcast hosted by the editorial staff. The Officer Roll Call...

Officer Roll Calling: Keeping Schools Safe with Help from Technology

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