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Search ArticlesNLEOMF announces June 2026 Officers of the Month
Chico P.D. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) on July 28 announced Officers Chris Sullivan, Nicolo DiStefano, Jason Jueckstock, Juan Valencia, Tanner Donnely, Jarrod Valdes, Erick Fuchs, Tyler Hernandez, Hugo Garcia, Shane Carpenter, Andrew Piersons and Jake Ellis, and Sergeants Keith Parsons, Trey Reid, and Todd Lefkowitz of the Chico Police Department in California as the Officers of the Month for June 2026.
Father and son mark career milestones together
Michigan State Police As a member of the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division, Lieutenant Michael de Castro doesn’t regularly drive patrol. After 31 years in law enforcement, however, he agreed to one last shift as a trooper before retiring in September. Granted, he knew he probably would have to rely on his partner for a few refresher tips.
Police chief catches cat in the act
Lawrenceburg Police Department Not all top cops have the time to respond to ordinary distress calls, but in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, Police Chief Bryan Taylor stepped up to help visitors who lost control of their vehicle to their feline. According to the department’s social media post, the couple’s Maine coon cat locked them out of their car. Taylor successfully unlocked it and the threesome safely drove off.
Officer’s determination closes case and surprises cancer patient
Kansas City Police Department, Missouri Mother’s Day is supposed to be a day of celebration, but for Olivia, a resident of Kansas City, Missouri, the day marked a series of unfortunate events. First a thief stole her e-bike, which was her form of transportation to and from appointments while she sought treatment for stage 4 breast cancer. Two days later, Olivia suffered a stroke.
CPD sergeant receives commendation for holiday boat rescue
Chicago Police Department Like so many Chicagoans, Sergeant Christoria King headed to the cooling waters of Lake Michigan during the July Fourth holiday weekend. She was enjoying a few days off from the Chicago Police Department, but as soon as she observed flickering lights cutting through the evening’s heavy fog and a verbal call for help coming across the water, her policing instincts kicked in.
Understanding why police officers think alcohol works
iStock.com/Domepitipat It’s true, alcohol gives the illusion of effectively making problems go away through numbing. It is easy to forget the sack of problems that police officers carry around in this profession, and that sack at times can feel overbearing. To understand how alcohol “numbs,” it helps to look at it as a chemical override of your body’s electrical system. It doesn’t just make you feel less; it physically slows down the rate at which your brain cells communicate.
Precision, adaptability and response: The need for LPVOs in equipping today’s patrol officer
iStock.com/Marek Krempa As a retired peace officer and experienced law enforcement instructor, I have found that the profession is constantly evolving, whether it be equipment, report writing or tactics. And with new technology such as AI platforms, we are accelerating that move forward tenfold. Today’s patrol officer is being asked to solve complex problems in increasingly shortened timelines. Active shooters. Armed barricades. Rifle-equipped suspects.
Has the job quietly stolen your humanity?
iStock.com/kali9 Sometimes the greatest lessons about policing don’t come from a policy manual, a leadership seminar or even years on the street. Sometimes they come from a story. Sometimes Hollywood gets it right. One of those moments comes from the 1999 television series Third Watch. Although the show aired more than two decades ago, one particular scene has stayed with me because it captures a truth that many officers eventually experience but rarely talk about.
No two days are ever the same
iStock.com/Jacob Wackerhausen People ask me all the time what I do for a living. The short answer is that I’m a police psychologist. The longer answer is that even after I explain it, most people are still confused. While many people assume that police psychologists spend their days conducting evaluations or providing counseling, the reality is far broader. No two days in police psychology are ever the same.
Training dipshittery, Part 2
Generated by 911MEDIA staff Last October, I wrote Part 1 of “Training dipshittery” (apbweb.com/2025/10/training-dipshittery). After much fanfare, ticker-tape parades and a couple emails of support, it’s time for Part 2 of what is quickly becoming an annual review of the stupid stuff seen in law enforcement training. Before we get to the long-awaited list of this year’s stupidest moments, a quick review of where this idea originated.