By PoliceOne Staff MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — A bond between a crime-fighting dog and his officer is a special one that lasts until the end. Former Michigan City police officer Rob Grant, 37, and his K-9, Henry, were buried together July 1 after a new law passed at the Statehouse, the South Bend Tribune reported. […]
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75-year-old Ala. officer retires after 33 years on the force
By PoliceOne Staff ATMORE, Ala. — Sgt. Jimmy Jay, 75, is turning in his badge after more than 30 years with the Atmore Police Department. Originally hired as the city’s “alleyman” in 1983, Jay walked the alleys and streets downtown because he didn’t have a police cruiser, according to WKRG. To this day, he still […]
The value of CCW 'first responders' in active shooter situations
Author: Ron Avery"Terrorism in America" the banner headlines blare. The attacks of Paris, France, San Bernadino, California and elsewhere have galvanized the world, angered many and motivated some to start looking at their own vulnerability and preparation. The responses I hear from a wide variety of people are predictable and most have not ever taken […]