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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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News

FBI: Ala. captor rigged bunker, waged 'firefight'

The latest revelations suggest authorities were dealing with an abductor fully prepared for more violence - Full Story

News

Wash. PD calling for reserve officers

A 16-hour-per-month minimum commitment is required upon completing the program - Full Story

Columns

Standout warriors: Are you The One? Richard Fairburn - Law Enforcement Firearms

Standout warriors: Are you The One?

Let 'em call you Tackleberry if they like, because when the ___ hits the fan, you are The One they'll look to for help! - Full Story

Columns

Killed in the line of duty: An officer and a wife Lt. Dan Marcou - Blue Knights

Killed in the line of duty: An officer and a wife

Officer Jennifer Sebena of the Wauwatosa Police Department was killed in the line of duty, not because she was a police officer, but in spite of the fact that she was a police officer - Full Story

Exclusives

2011 in Review: A fallen officer's 2012 reminder

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

Exclusives

P1 Analysis: The Pimentel arrest and Federal authority

P1 Analysis: The Pimentel arrest and Federal authority

Concluding that local authorities should avoid pursuing terrorism charges just because federal officials might not agree may underestimate the capabilities, effectiveness, and professionalism of state and municipal counterterrorism units. - Full Story

Photos

Chicago-area cops unleash snowmobiles

Chicago-area cops unleash snowmobiles

Mounded-up snow has made it difficult for squad cars to respond to calls after a fierce blizzard pounded the Chicago area. "Anybody who needs us, we’ll respond," said one suburban chief. Stranded on the roadway

Tips

Forget the 'Hollywood' dialogue

In recent weeks we’ve seen a number of officer-involved shootings involving simulated hand guns... - Full Story Secure - Login Required

Videos

Raw video: Fatal shootout caught on dash-cam

Dash-cam video captured this shootout between a suspect and two cops in Kansas City, Missouri. The suspect was killed and the officers were cleared of all wrongdoing.
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Rural Law Enforcement Columnists

Rising Through the Ranks Rising Through the Ranks
with Jim Guffey
Observation on Demand Observation on Demand
with John Demand