Author: John BennettAs we close in on the end of 2015, we have much for which to be thankful. However, there are family members, friends, and colleagues across North America who have lost an officer in the line of duty in 2015; they aren’t feeling as blessed. The thought of experiencing this holiday season without […]
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Ore. foot patrol engages youth, reduces crime
Author: John BennettBy Sergeant Jim Quackenbush United States Interagency Council on Homelessness PORTLAND, Ore. — Twenty-first century policing in the United States is experiencing a crisis of sorts – as overall crime rates continue to hover near their lowest levels in 50 years, society’s fear of crime is through the roof. The average street cops’ […]
Philly police talk tough about Star Wars spoilers
Author: John BennettAssociated Press PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia's police department says it would crack down on online Star Wars spoilers if it could. A photo posted on the department's Facebook page shows two storm troopers seemingly getting arrested on South Street. The caption reads "No, posting #StarWarsForceAwakens spoilers online is not a crime. Yes, it should […]