We Need Retired Cops Running for Elected Office
Photo from npr.org In recent months, the important role of elected officials at all levels has been made painfully clear for law enforcement officers, for their families and for
Fallout from the GEDMatch Genealogy Datebase Breach
In July, GEDMatch, an ancestry genealogy site, suffered two breaches to its website by hackers. Subsequently, the website was shut down on both occasions to troubleshoot the breach and ensure
Major County Sheriffs of America to Join COPS Office Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center
The Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) today announced that the Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA) has joined the COPS Office Collaborative Reform Initiative
Sting Targeting Child Predators Will Set Precedent
Truckers Against Predators’ exposures lead to two arrests in Missouri.(KY3) The Shannon County Sheriff’s Office has announced another arrest in a coordinated sting targeting child predators. At least three men
Inmate Argues Chance of Parole Isn’t Enough
Jessica Hicklin, who was born James Hicklin, is serving a life sentence for a 1995 murder in Cass County that occurred during a meth transaction. Kansas City Star photo. Four
Highlights of the Officer Media Salary Study
When you’re discussing pay raises or additional benefits, it might help to have demonstrable data. Sponsored by 5.11 Inc., the 2020 Officer Media Group Salary Survey Summary comprised of about
Privacy and Accuracy Issues Raised by Facial Recognition
The failure rate for searches has dropped from 5% in the year 2010 to 0.2% in 2018. © izusek/E+/Getty Images The tremendous benefits of facial recognition technology for law enforcement
The Hardest Budget to Come
As chiefs of police and sheriffs face what will probably be one of the most difficult years of budgeting, here are some thoughts. Many this year will have to make
Medical Marijuana Expected to be Available Soon
Lyndall Fraker, director of the Medical Marijuana Division of the Department of Health and Senior Services, refers to an industry magazine for information while seated for an interview regarding the