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Posted: May 21, 2013

Police Defend Officer Who Shot N.Y. College Student

The officer accidentally killed a Hofstra University student during a standoff with an armed intruder.

Suspect in Abduction of Two Iowa Girls Found Dead

Authorities are still looking for 15-year-old Kathlynn Shepard; her younger sister was able to escape.

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Horry County Deputy Tim Causey suffered smoke inhalation during a...

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The Psychology of Terrorists

by Pamela Kulbarsh

First, let’s dispel the myth that terrorists are mentally ill. If you believe that most terrorists are crazy, psycho, or suicidal you are wrong. 30 years of research has...

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Putting Luck on Your Side

by Dave Smith

This is a critical issue in the fortune of police officers since we have so much at stake. We must look at bad events as something to learn from, not worry about.

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The Shoplifters on Your Beat

by Pamela Kulbarsh

Only 5% of shoplifting crimes are related to financial need; meaning the individual legitimately needs something that they can’t afford. So what are motives behind the other...

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Police K9 Memorials: Remember All of the Fallen

by Steven Forgues

USPCA and Ray Allen Manufacturing are working on the National Law Enforcement Animal Memorial.

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Firearms Safety for a Crimefighter’s Family

by Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith

It takes very little strength to pull the trigger on a gun, so we must be diligent in the safe handling and storage of our own firearms, beginning in our homes.

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Law Enforcement and the Mentally Ill

by Michael Wasilewski and Althea Olson

We in law enforcement are charged with both defending the rights of the mentally ill and ensuring public safety. How we manage both responsibilities will likely be a...

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