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06/10/2026 11:01 pmSanta Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown blamed a shortage of relief staff, particularly in the county's jails, for a projected $10.1 million in ...
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Police Chase Drunk Driver Speeding Through Race Course in Florida
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Jacksonville, Florida — On Saturday, May 16, 2026, around 4:30 p.m., officers along the cycling course spotted a vehicle driving recklessly into the pathway for runners and bicyclists and immediately did what they could to stop it. The driver refused to stop, forcing nearby DUI and Traffic Units
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Corrections News
- [N.Y. ends ‘Death Gamble’ risk for retirement-eligible correction officers]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-05-28
- [Inmate attacks corrections officer with his own TASER at N.M. jail, feds say]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-05-28
- [Ex-N.Y. corrections officer sentenced to 25 years in inmate’s death]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-05-27
- [Tenn. inmate indicted in fatal stabbing of correctional officer]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-05-27
- [14 members resign from N.M. jail tactical team after assaults on officers]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-05-26
- [5 N.Y. correctional officers evaluated after possible fentanyl exposure incident]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-05-26
- [Wash. sheriff held in contempt over refusal to return jail equipment]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-05-25
- [N.Y. county to pay former jail inmate $25K to settle civil rights lawsuit]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-05-25
- [Imprisoned ex-Ohio sheriff wants to help others with gambling addictions]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-05-24
- [30 Mich. lawmakers call for resignation of state prison director]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-05-23
- [Tenn. fails to execute inmate after IV difficulties]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-05-22
- [8 corrections officers injured in 2 violent incidents at N.Y. prison]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-05-21
- [Ex-Philadelphia federal CO sentenced to 30 years for sexually assaulting inmate]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-05-21
- [Former N.Y. corrections officer says Epstein received ‘special treatment’ before death]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-05-19
- [New Conn. law targets inmate healthcare failures, prompts DOC shake-up]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-05-19
- [Tyler Technologies Signs Agreement with Riverside County, California, Sheriff’s Office for Enterprise Corrections]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-05-19
- [7 corrections professionals added to National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in 2026]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-05-15
- [Former inmate alleges Calif. corrections officer used sheriff’s records to pursue her romantically]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-05-01
- [Multiple inmates injured during ‘full-blown riot’ at Ariz. prison]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-04-30
- [Judge orders Ore. to reassess transgender prisoner housing]Source: Corrections NewsPublished on 2026-04-30
- [How shining your boots could save a life]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-12-02
- [Bringing hope to corrections personnel and inmates]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-11-18
- [Exploring the impact of research and data on corrections]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-11-18
- [Why corrections facilities should recruit from military networks]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-11-07
- [Enhancing Department of Corrections investigative units with AI-powered OSINT]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-11-06
- [Risk need assessments: Public safety depends on it]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-11-03
- [Reasons why you should and should not apologize to an inmate]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-29
- [Invisible shackles: Addressing the mental wellness crisis among correctional officers]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-28
- [Inmate ingenuity: Escapes and attempted escapes]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-20
- [The transformative power of meditation for first responders]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-19
- [From fear to trust: How correctional facilities and ombudsmen can team up]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-05
- [Book excerpt: How to Succeed in Corrections: Lessons Learned While Working in a Prison]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-05
- [The basics: Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) programs in jails]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-02
- [Electronic monitoring in residential reentry centers]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-10-02
- [Wellness principles for first responders: Applying extreme ownership]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-09-18
- [Enhancing correctional facility safety: Best practices for temporary holding compatibility and PREA compliance]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-09-15
- [Opioid settlement funding update: The impact on first responders]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-09-08
- [Poll call: First responders lack the funds to purchase equipment and technology]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-09-06
- [The rewards of working as a correctional officer]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-09-05
- [Why rotten apples are dangerous in corrections]Source: Corrections ArticlesPublished on 2023-08-22
National Police News
- [Training with an AI partner?]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-06-11
- [Curbing teen takeovers]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-06-10
- [2026 Top Cops]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-06-09
- [National Police Week 2026]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-06-08
- [Drama in Georgia: Mayor fires entire police department for criticizing his wife]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-06-07
- [Shooting of Chicago police officers prompts call for new regulations on electronic monitoring]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-06-04
- [High-rise rescue in Brooklyn]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-06-03
- [Swift thinking]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-06-02
- [Cheektowaga P.D. boosts patrol efficiency with Patrolfinder]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-06-01
- [Working community connections]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-31
- [“Teenage Mutant Ninja Deer” rescued]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-29
- [NLEOMF Fund announces April 2026 Officers of the Month]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-28
- [NLEOMF announces April 2026 Officers of the Month]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-28
- [Rules or results?]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-27
- [The sacrifice continues]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-26
- [Enhance your preparedness]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-25
- [K-9 officer turns children’s book author]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-24
- [Police and local government leaders join forces to build community trust]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-23
- [K-9 Day demonstrates scope of officers’ duties]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-22
- [Cops promote National Donate Life Month]Source: American Police BeatPublished on 2026-05-21
- [MN Supreme Court Denies Chauvin’s Request for Public Defender Representation During Appeal]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-07
- [Michigan Trooper and Suspect Shot at Traffic Stop]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-07
- [Ohio Sergeant Shot Serving Arrest Warrant]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-07
- [NYPD Recruiters Focusing on LGBTQ Community]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-07
- [VA Officer Saves Partner from Careening Car]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-07
- [Carfax for Police Donates $25,000 to Coffee with a Cop]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-07
- [Your Department’s Success Depends on the Wellness of Its People]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-07
- [Chicago Mayor Blasts State’s Attorney Over Refusal to Charge Gunfight Suspects]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [Las Vegas Captain Named New Maui Chief]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [Minneapolis Mayor, Chief Secure Funding for Officer and Community Mental Health Programs]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [DEA Agent Killed in Amtrak Shootout Remembered for Leadership]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [Miami Chief Tries to Make Peace with City Commission]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [American Police Agencies Losing Diversity]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [ATF Agent Seriously Wounded in Nashville Shootout, Suspect Killed]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [Shooting at TX High School Injures 4, Suspect in Custody]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [First Look: Titanium Tough]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [Understanding Fourth Amendment Seizure]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-06
- [Supreme Court Allows Suit Against Maine Officers to Go Forward]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-05
- [NYPD Announces Open Enrollment for Police Officer Exam]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-05
- [Radical Group Adds “Defund the Police” Message to Memphis Billboards]Source: Police MagPublished on 2021-10-05
- [Seattle to use security cameras near stadiums during FIFA World Cup matches]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-06-10
- [A day in the life of a special operations lieutenant]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-06-09
- [‘Miracle’: Boy ejected from crash lands on hood of Ga. police cruiser, walks away with scratches]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-06-09
- [‘It’s coming’: Border czar warns of ICE surge in NYC]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-06-09
- [Why every patrol officer should have a rifle]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-06-09
- [BWC: Suspect attacked by alligator while fleeing from La. deputies through swamp]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-06-09
- [Wellness resources alone aren’t enough: Why agencies need a system]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-06-08
- [Pa. mayor criticizes newly hired cop who quit PD to join ‘Love Island’: ‘Never thought I’d see the day’]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-06-08
- [N.J. officer continues ICU recovery after being wounded in shootout with suspect]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-06-08
- [Why reload efficiency matters when your handgun runs dry]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-06-08
- [Police departments are shutting down across the U.S. — why it’s happening now]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-28
- [N.Y. mayor’s emergency order to keep ALPR program active leads to policy changes]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-27
- [The hardest part of becoming a police sergeant]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-27
- [SCOTUS declines to hear qualified immunity case, allowing Mich. officer to be sued over use of force]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-27
- [BWC: N.Y. officer shoots suspect after being stabbed in back]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-27
- [New Md. bills ban masks for officers, limit adult charges for minors]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-26
- [Big-city tools for small-town policing]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-26
- [AI in law enforcement: Managing risk before it becomes liability]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-26
- [BWC: Bystanders subdue man who opened fire in Las Vegas grocery store, killing 2]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-26
- [Ind. deputy shot by suspect in hospital after stopping to help him on roadway]Source: Police OnePublished on 2026-05-26
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Addressing Fire Department Staffing Shortages
Gordon Graham shares his views and expertise on critical public safety issues. Every week, you will learn a valuable tip that will save you grief down the road.
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