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Honoring the Badge: With Citizens Behind the Badge Founder Craig Floyd
There aren’t many who can claim they’ve been central to American law enforcement’s journey for decades, but Craig Floyd is one. He’s the founder and president of Citizens Behind the Badge, a nonprofit that’s fighting hard to restore respect for officers and deliver them the resources they need.
Officer Deaths, Safety, and the Hard Questions - Part 2
In Part 2 of this two-part conversation on Heroes Behind the Badge, we sit down again with Bill Alexander, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund and a 25-year law enforcement veteran.
"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of Eau Claire (WI) Police Officer Robert P. Bolton
When a domestic violence call came in from a women's shelter, Officer Bob Bolton responded. He was shot and killed by the suspect, but his story did not end with tragedy--in many ways it begins there.
The Story Behind the National Law Enforcement Memorial - Part 1
Before the names are etched in stone, there are lives. Families. Communities forever changed.
"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of Prince George's County (MD) Sheriff's Deputies Elizabeth Magruder and James Arnaud
Deputies Liz Magruder and Jimmy Arnaud were called to help a troubled young man in mental health crisis. Always a dangerous call, they approached with caution and compassion before gunshots rang out.
When Enforcing the Law Makes You the Enemy
In this episode of Heroes Behind the Badge, we sit down with Chuck Marino, a former Secret Service agent and senior Department of Homeland Security official, for a clear-eyed conversation about a moment many people feel but struggle to explain.
"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of Arizona Dept. of Public Safety Officer Douglas E. Knutson
Doug Knutson was struck and killed 28 years ago. His life and death impacted many others, especially his wife, Sharon Knutson Felix, who became the inspirational leader of the 100 Club of Arizona.
Op-ed: When Latino Service Is Questioned, We All Lose
"Law Officer" recently published an op-ed by Louis F. Quijas blasting Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for expressing concern about the growing number of Hispanics joining the U.S. Border Patrol.
"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of Montgomery County (MD) Police Officer William P. "Mickey" Conboy Jr.
Two undercover police officers were preparing to make a drug bust. Their targets were two college students home for Christmas. The operation ended with one cop dead and another seriously wounded.
Inside Minneapolis: Former Sheriff Rich Stanek Warns "The Other Shoe Hasn't Dropped . . . Yet"
A political and law enforcement insider exposes the truth behind what's happening in Minneapolis--and warns about what may be coming next.
Opinion: Illinois police department failed miserably with hire of illegal Radule Bojovic
The fox has been allowed into the henhouse
Policing in the Age of Viral Video - Power, Perception, and Trust
Why do viral videos shape public opinion so quickly? How do leaders respond when emotion, politics, and public pressure collide?
From isolation to connection: Why storytelling is key to police wellness - By David Berez
Storytelling helps officers process trauma, build trust and create cultures of resilience that strengthen entire departments
New Jersey’s Police Mask Ban: A Deadly Political Stunt (OPINION) By David Berez
The irony is staggering. Many of the same politicians pushing this ban have tolerated or even encouraged protesters who engage in doxxing.
"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of New York City Police Officer Joseph P. McCormack
He was a decorated member of the NYPD's elite Emergency Service Unit who was shot and killed responding to a domestic disturbance in the Bronx. His family has honored him greatly by their good works.
They Had ONE Bullet Left - Inside the Beltway Sniper Arrest (Exclusive Firsthand Account)
Most people think the Beltway Sniper case ended with a dramatic takedown.
It didn’t.
It ended with a quiet rest stop, two officers, and a decision that sounds backwards: don’t rush in.
"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of Cincinnati Police Officers Ronald Jeter and Daniel Pope
Two Cincinnati police officers were brutally gunned down while attempting to arrest a domestic violence suspect. Nearly 30 years later, they have not been forgotten.
"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of Woburn (MA) Police Officer John B. "Jack" Maguire
For 34 years, Jack Maguire was beloved, protecting the streets and neighborhoods where he grew up. It made no sense that he was killed by a man who had been sentenced to three life terms in prison.
For Immediate Release: FORMER POLICE CHIEF ANSWERS TOUGH QUESTIONS THAT HAVE EMERGED SINCE THE CRISIS AT THE CAPITOL FIVE YEARS AGO
In a frank discussion, Steven Sund raises questions about the recent pipe bomber arrest, reacts to the pardons for rioters, regrets his resignation, and reveals why his request for National Guard help was denied.
"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of the "Kansas City Massacre"
In 1933, one of the deadliest attacks on law enforcement in American history occurred. Four lawmen were killed in what soon became known as the "Kansas City Massacre."