Whether it’s “life hacks” or “get ready with me,” TikTok is constantly leading to viral trends, but one recent trend is causing people to miss their flights. The new trend, known as “airport theory,” has gone viral on social media and encourages travelers to show...
Law enforcement officers nationwide are encouraged to participate in a Stanford University survey aimed at tackling burnout, chronic stress and mental health challenges in the profession.Research shows that:1 in 4 officers (25%) experience PTSD, anxiety, or depression during their careers. (Source: Police1)80% of officers report...
While seemingly no one was spared the agony of the COVID era, law enforcement took its unique blows. I don’t know if police agencies have conducted an after-action review of police operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, but here is a reminder of some challenges encountered.COVID...
PITTSBURGH — Acting Pittsburgh Police Chief Christopher Ragland announced he is stepping down, citing ethical concerns over certain requests made during his tenure.Ragland announced his resignation on March 4, saying he could not continue in the role after being asked to do things that went...
BELL TOWER, Fla. — For the first time, a Lee County SWAT sniper and a former hostage are sharing their harrowing experiences from a 2024 hostage situation at the Bank of America in Bell Tower.A tense standoff unfolded on Feb. 6 when a man claiming...
By Caelyn Pender, Ryan MacaseroBay Area News GroupSAN MATEO, Calif. — A strong majority of San Mateo County voters favor removing Sheriff Christina Corpus, according to early returns from Tuesday’s special election.As of 11 p.m., more than 85% — at least 79,319 voters — had...
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump called for a mandatory death penalty for anyone convicted of killing a law enforcement officer during a speech to Congress on March 4. Trump announced he signed an executive order that would make the death penalty mandatory in such cases....
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The city of Columbus has fired a police officer after he allegedly downloaded body camera footage from the department’s system without submitting a public records request.Public Safety Director Kate Pishotti upheld Police Chief Elaine Bryant’s recommendation to terminate Officer Spencer Badger following...
By Carol Robinsonal.comWALKER COUNTY, Ala. — Two Walker County sheriff’s deputies have been indicted on federal charges involving the mistreatment and abuse of Tony Mitchell, who later died while in the custody of the jail.Though 10 former jail employees have agreed to plead guilty to...
By Carol Robinsonal.comWASHINGTON — The 13-year-old who won hearts across the U.S. during President Trump’s speech to Congress was an honorary Birmingham police deputy chief before he was sworn in tonight as the youngest ever U.S. Secret Service agent.At Trump’s direction, Secret Service Director Sean...