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Rural Law Enforcement

In the Rural Law Enforcement section you'll find news reports and expert articles about what it means to be a police officer in rural America. Early in America’s history, officers rode on horseback from town to town, either alone or with a small posse. Police work has changed drastically since then, but if you patrol in a rural area, you probably have some idea how those cops felt.
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Saving lives is part of the job Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chief - 10-43: Be Advised...

Saving lives is part of the job

While firefighters and medics are constantly credited in the mainstream media as life savers, police officers save lives every day, too - Full Story

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Words of wisdom for a young woman officer Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chief - 10-43: Be Advised...

Words of wisdom for a young woman officer

Lieutenant Terri Wilkin spent a quarter century with the Maryland State Police, serving in a wide variety of assignments — patrol, investigations, intelligence, and training, to name but a few - Full Story

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Police: Utah women poured hot sauce in boy's eyes

The women were arrested on multiple felony child abuse and endangerment charges - Full Story

News

Fighting cancer, Conn. officer returns to work

She is still undergoing chemotherapy and radiation but said she feels well enough that her doctor finally agreed to let her work again - Full Story

Exclusives

In truth, there is humor: 3 legendary police stories

In truth, there is humor: 3 legendary police stories

I think it is important for legendary officers and legendary incidents to be immortalized in storytelling. - Full Story

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Half-truths told about law enforcement and the military

Half-truths told about law enforcement and the military

In our constitutional republic, there is a critical distinction between law enforcement officer and soldier. - Full Story

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National Police Week 2011: Comprehensive PoliceOne Coverage

National Police Week 2011: Comprehensive PoliceOne Coverage

The nation pays tribute to law enforcement this week as we recognize the sacrifices of those fallen and honor those who continue to protect and serve. Read about ceremonies and tributes taking place across the U.S., as well as expert perspectives from PoliceOne columnists on what the week truly means, and where we go from here. - Full Story

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FBI eyes 'Sovereign Citizens'

FBI eyes 'Sovereign Citizens'

Anti-government "Sovereign Citizens" are expanding, according to the FBI. SWAT officers in Atlanta recently surrounded a foreclosed house seized by a group who threatened violence against anybody who approached.
Video: 'Sovereign' explains beliefs

Videos

Kyle Lamb: Movement Formation vs. Fighting Formation

PoliceOne Senior Editor, Doug Wyllie, speaks with Kyle Lamb, founder of Viking Tactics, Inc. Kyle has trained many law enforcement officers to focus on standing in a fighting formation in open shooter instances. By following the fighting formation technique, officers are more likely to stay safe and to also catch the suspect.



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Rural Law Enforcement Columnists

Patrolling the Border Patrolling the Border
with Thane Gallagher
Rising Through the Ranks Rising Through the Ranks
with Jim Guffey