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Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chief - 10-43: Be Advised...

2 female LEOs talk about the benefits of online education

I recently asked two female law enforcers — Lieutenant Barbara Barrist and Lieutenant Debbie Ingram how — they manage to balance their police career and educational endeavors - Full Story

Is 'pension spiking' milking taxpayers or smart personal finances?

Cashing in unused sick leave, payment in lieu of vacation, and/or payment for any fringe benefit to “spike” one’s final compensation is causing a certain amount of public outcry - Full Story

Retired cop builds robot from household appliances

The former officer has spent the last four years perfecting the humanoid robot - and he's not done - Full Story

NY town mourns death of young off-duty cop

Frederick Garrasi III had only been on the force for 2 years when he was hit by a vehicle on his motorcycle - Full Story

Exclusives

Reality Training: 'Vacationing' Calif. cop stops assault on TSA employee

Even as we say, "Mahalo, Corproral Rogers," let's answer some of the questions this incident forces us to consider. - Full Story

Exclusives

Off-duty carry: Flying with firearms

The airlines are perfectly comfortable with guns in checked baggage — they deal with them all the time — but you do need to understand the process and prepare your gear. - Full Story

In this week's update, Betsy Brantner Smith reviews the incident in which a suspect escaped Miami-Dade police and took their cruiser, officers from New Jersey facing criticism for their off-duty rap videos, and this week's 'not today' moment.

Tips

Learning to turn "It" off

Since our Academy days, we have been working to perfect our observation skills. Cops not only see things... - Full Story

In-depth News

Newtown Elementary School Shooting

Twenty-six people — 20 students and six adults — were shot and killed at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut on December 14. In this special report, we bring news from the scene and offer expert perspective on the tragedy. - Full Story