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

Los Angeles, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

This story was produced through a collaboration between the Daily Yonder , which covers rural America, and Climate Central , a nonadvocacy science and news group. On the day he would become homeless, Wesley Bryant was awoken by his wife, Alexis.

Some Kentuckians, like many rural Americans, are too poor to qualify for federal flood protections

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

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

Every agency has some sort of qualification. Some are annual, or bi-annual. Many states regulate for whom and how often the qualification must be conducted, but leave it to the individual agency to design how they will conduct their qual. I advocate for a multi-event qual, one that places officers in various scenarios. In this manner, officers can be exposed to both a day and a night qualification.

Headshot: Learning to Make That Single, High-Pressure Shot

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 podcast covers a vast range of subjects in the law enforcement community. Topics range from news to equipment to policy and more. Lt. Frank Borelli, OFFICER Media Group's editorial director, and the editorial team, along with industry experts, trainers and consultants, fill each podcast episode with information that is of value to the law enforcement profession and entertaining for all listeners.

Officer Roll Calling: Keeping Schools Safe with Help from Technology

There was a time, not long ago, when many officers considered red dot sights on handguns and things like flat triggers to be “the latest fad.” That outlook kept a lot of officers and agencies from even evaluating or experimenting with the newly developed tools for handguns. And, honestly, it cost a lot of officers unnecessary aggravation. The new tools were created as a resolution to identified challenges.

Aimpoint Acro P-2 Red Dot Sight

Denver, CO

Sometimes coincidences happen and you’re glad they did. I wrote a while back about a Denver Police Department officer who saved the day once after I had been thrown out of the homeless shelter on 48th several years ago. I had left my cot to use the restroom, and when I came back there was a man in my bed claiming it was his bed. The shelter manager sided with him and ejected me.

Opinion: My guardian angel at Denver PD

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

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

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.

Denver revokes cash assistance for migrants

Seattle, WA

Maria Shimizu Christensen

If you haven’t decided what to do this weekend and are looking for last minute plans, you have a number of choices. The Torchlight Parade, a hometown favorite and one of the signature events of our Seafair summer, is taking place tonight. Running along 4th Ave. from the Seattle Center to Seneca St. in downtown Seattle, this huge parade has everything. Floats, drill teams, horses, marching bands, pirates, princesses, and much more. The parade starts at 3 pm and runs for roughly 3 hours.

The Seafair Torchlight Parade Plus a Bunch of Festivals This Weekend

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Los Angeles County, CA

Beloved actress Nichelle Nichols, who died at 89 in 2022, found fame with her pioneering role as Communications Officer Lt. Nyota Uhura on TV's original Star Trek series (NBC, 1966-1969). She went on to play a groundbreaking role in several feature films and, as an African-American actress, became a beacon of dignity and diversity in Hollywood.

'Star Trek's' Nichelle Nichols Was Not Allowed To Play Secretary 'Peggy Fair' on TV's 'Mannix'

The type of watercraft a law enforcement agency purchases depends on the area that agency serves. Bodies of water across the country are patrolled by different types of agencies with different needs. With limited budgets, the need for decision makers to do their research is critical. This article appeared in...

The Right Boat for the Job

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., recently introduced Egypt, a remarkable 4 to 5-year-old, 50-pound dog who is filled with love and is searching for her forever family! With a glowing description, Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, explains, "Egypt is a very happy, affectionate and loving girl once she warms up to the people she loves."

Meet The Happy & Affectionate Dog Looking For Love

Montana State

Wyoming State

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To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

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

Delta-8 THC and similar hemp-derived substances will remain illegal to sell in Wyoming following a federal district court judge’s decision today not to grant a restraining order or injunction on the ban.

Delta-8, similar products to remain illegal in Wyoming as lawsuit progresses

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My Last Speech

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...

My Last Speech

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