American Police Beat Magazine Law Enforcement Publication
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National Police Week events schedule
by APB Team on April 26, 2024 at 1:00 PM
As our nation commemorates National Police Week 2024, communities across the country stand in solidarity to honor the brave men and women who gave their all in the line of
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How to avoid these common interrogation errors
by Dave Bryant on April 25, 2024 at 1:00 PM
There are some common errors that young detectives and even first-responding street cops make in interrogation. These mistakes can make an investigation much more complicated and be an unnecessary barrier
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Lessons from an old-time copper
by Jack R. Gates on April 24, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Younger people often see the older generations as, if not obsolete, certainly “behind the times.” In my younger years, I was as guilty of this as anyone. On the other
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World Police & Fire Games Adding Firefighter Challenge as an Official Sport of the Games
by World Police & Fire Games on April 23, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Birmingham, AL – Two exciting, action-packed sporting events are converging in Birmingham, Alabama, in 2025! For the first time in its 33-year history, the TFT® Firefighter Challenge will be hosted
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Officer mistakes a falling acorn for a gunshot
by Scott Savage on April 22, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Early this year, body-worn camera footage was released that showed a Florida deputy mistaking a falling acorn striking his vehicle with the sound of a gunshot. He then shot several
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Monkey on your back?
by Dr. Stephanie Barone McKenny on April 21, 2024 at 1:00 PM
As the saying goes, “You can get the monkey off your back, but the circus never leaves town.” This is no laughing matter. Having a monkey on your back initially
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Is cheaper always better?
by APB Team on April 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM
A town in Pennsylvania is considering closing its police department. Unsurprisingly, the union that represents the officers there isn’t crazy about the idea. The borough of Jenkintown is tiny, just
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They don’t just chase bad guys
by APB Team on April 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Law enforcement officers rarely garner the universal acclaim that comes with some of the other first response professions. On most calls, there’s a victim who needs help and a suspect
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Blue lights don’t matter
by APB Team on April 18, 2024 at 1:00 PM
A bill in Washington state is creating a stir about some questionable things that might occur due to the way it’s written. ESHB 2384 is a traffic bill, dealing mostly
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Douglas County Sheriff’s Office welcomes a K-9 Officer Bernedoodle Leo to serve the senior community
by APB Team on April 17, 2024 at 1:00 PM
To foster connections with the rapidly growing senior community in Douglas County, CO., the sheriff’s office has decided to welcome a unique canine member to its team. Meet Leo, a