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HIV-positive man fighting to be cop gets new hearing

Attorneys said the city has no blanket policy against hiring officers with HIV and that several were on the force - Full Story

Md. cop dies of Hepatitis C

Officer Bill Talbert, 64, contracted the disease after a blood transfusion, treatment for injuries sustained on duty - Full Story

Columns

Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D. - Passion for the Job

What we do isn’t a game

When a police officer is thrust into the fight of his or her life, the outcome will not decide who gets a Super Bowl ring, but who lives and dies - Full Story

P1 Humor Corner: New Year's resolutions

Some people call it ‘getting your beauty sleep’ but I call it my super-duper-easy-and-inexpensive weight lose training program - Full Story

Exclusives

2011 in Review: A fallen officer's 2012 reminder

Darren Kunz of the Otter Tail County (Minn.) Sheriff’s Department was a former student of mine — dead at age 40, Darren leaves behind his wife Beth and four children. Remember to train like your life depends on it — because it does. - Full Story

Tips

Tip for 2012: Take care of you!

Wow! This has been one heck of a year — the officer down page is once again above 100. I’m... - Full Story

Exclusives

Help a cop living with the sacrifice

If you are in crisis, don’t reach for the bottle or the beer can. The culture of law enforcement makes it difficult for many to reach out in times of need, but please don’t hesitate to reach out to PoliceOne and ask for help. - Full Story

Tips

Making time to work out

Several years ago, PoliceOne had an article by Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith on staying in shape. Her article... - Full Story

Videos

Staying hydrated on duty

The human body is always dehydrating — regardless of the climate, the temperature, or the geography in which that body is operating. The effects of dehydration are not only physical — they’re mental as well. One of the first capabilities a dehydrated person will lose is their ability to think quickly and critically. Keep fluids in your squad car so you can keep replenishing fluids in your body.

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