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The Off-Duty topic provides news, expert columns and other information about police off-duty life, from personal and family protection to mental, physical, and emotional health as well as financial security.
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News

Off-duty cop killed aiding motorist

One officer was killed and and other was critically injured and lost his leg in the collision - Full Story

News

Md. officer dies after apparent suicide inside cruiser

Md. officer dies after apparent suicide inside cruiser

Officer Brian Johnson apparently shot himself while driving in his marked cruiser - Full Story

Columns

The Fallen Project: A documentary honoring officers Ken Hardesty - Excellence in Training

The Fallen Project: A documentary honoring officers

Sergeant Tom Marchese is leading a small group of working cops to make a two-hour feature film paying homage to America’s police officers killed in the line of duty - Full Story

Columns

Life off duty: 6 tips for teaching kids about money Edwin Stephens - Long-Term Investing & Financial Planning for LEOs

Life off duty: 6 tips for teaching kids about money

Parents must teach their children financial literacy by setting a positive example - Full Story

Exclusives

Newtown shooting: How cops are supporting Newtown PD

Newtown shooting: How cops are supporting Newtown PD

While the initial response to the shooting at Sandy Hook is over, the follow-up response is ongoing. So far more than $6M has been donated to help individuals within the community. - Full Story

Exclusives

Speed, accuracy, social media, and 'the news'

Speed, accuracy, social media, and 'the news'

The mere existence of an officer's social media site can have implications further down the line. Remember, someone who has "friended" you may have done so because they actually dislike you and they have been waiting for their 15 minutes of fame. - Full Story

Photos

Video: How off-duty mentality affected heroic robbery response

Video: How off-duty mentality affected heroic robbery response

Although a deputy is always a police officer, being off duty can affect his or her reaction, as seen in Deputy Frank Pobjecky's shooting of four armed robbery suspects at Marie's Pizza in Rockford, Ill. 'It's survival'

Tips

IDing yourself as LEO to an on-duty officer

Let’s get one thing out on the table right up front: If you’re off duty and end up responding... - Full Story Secure - Law Enforcement Only



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Off Duty Columnists

Firearms Training & Equipment Firearms Training & Equipment
with Dennis Haworth
Passion for the Job Passion for the Job
with Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D.