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Patch Call: Georgetown University Police Department

The seal of Georgetown University, located in Washington, D.C., is prominently depicted on the service patch of the campus police department. A vertical, oval-shaped design, the seal features a bald eagle with its wings spread beneath a glowing lyre, grasping a globe with its right talon and a cross with its left. The scroll in the eagle’s mouth bears the words “Utraque Unum,” meaning “both into one.” The seal bears 16 stars, which dates it between 1796, when Tennessee became the 16th state, and 1803, when Ohio was admitted as the 17th state. Georgetown University Police Department officers are commissioned special police vested through the Metropolitan Police Department with full police capabilities on campus property.

Patch Call: Wise County, Texas, Sheriff's Office

Wise County, Texas, was founded in 1856 and is named after U.S. Congressman Henry A. Wise of Virginia, who had supported Texas’ annexation by the United States. The patch of the Wise County Sheriff’s Office features a large gold star beneath two red banners showcasing the county and state names, respectively. The visually stunning Wise County Courthouse is depicted atop the star. Built in 1896 of pink granite and marble, the courthouse is the third to serve the county since its founding, the first two falling victim to arson. The emblem of the “Lost Battalion” is shown at the bottom of the patch. In March 1942, the battalion’s members—most of whom were from western Texas—survived the sinking of the cruiser U.S.S. Houston and spent the next 42 months as prisoners of Japanese forces.

Patch Call: Oradell, New Jersey, Police Department

The borough of Oradell, New Jersey, originally was founded as the borough of Delford in 1894. A referendum on November 12, 1920, officially changed the name to a two-part portmanteau—“Ora” honors the Hackensack Indian Chief Oratam, a prominent peacemaker from 17th century New Jersey; and “del” refers to the borough’s initial name. The patch of the Oradell Police Department mirrors the borough seal. A bust of Chief Oratam is at the top, joined on either side by figures representing early European settlers. In the center is a bisected crest—the lower portion shows the Oradell Reservoir and Dam, while the upper part depicts a Gemini space capsule. The latter pays homage to Astronaut Walter M. Schirra, Jr., one of NASA’s original seven astronauts, who grew up in Oradell.

Patch Call: Woodbury Connecticut Police Department

Woodbury, Connecticut, first was settled in 1659 as part of Pomperaug Plantation, named after the nearby Pomperaug River. The town itself came to fruition in 1673 and was named for its function as a “dwelling place in the woods.” The patch of the Woodbury Police Department prominently depicts the town’s Soldiers’ Monument within the center seal. Flanked by two cannons, the memorial obelisk was erected in 1871 in remembrance of Woodbury’s 65 soldiers who died during the American Civil War. Traversing the patch is U.S. Route 6, referred to as the “Grand Army of the Republic Highway.” Along the route are pictured several of Woodbury’s colonial-era buildings. Today the town is known throughout the state as the “Antiques Capital of Connecticut.”

Patch Call: Hoover, Alabama, Police Department

The city of Hoover, Alabama, was founded in 1954 by William H. Hoover, Sr., a local insurance salesman and developer, and incorporated on April 28, 1967. Growing from a population of 406, the city today has over 84,000 residents and is the largest suburb of Birmingham, Alabama’s largest city. The Hoover Police Department, founded in 1967, currently employs 166 officers and 62 civilian staff members. The department’s service patch features intricate scrollwork with gold edging at the top and bottom. In the center is a bald eagle with its wings spread over a shield. Within the shield is the Great Seal of Alabama, featuring a map of the state with its major rivers.

Patch Call: Columbia, Heights, Minnesota, Police Department

Columbia Heights, Minnesota, is a northern suburb of Minneapolis. It was incorporated as a village in 1898, then as a city in 1921. The patch of the Columbia Heights Police Department, designed in 2011 by its staff, features a central shield that depicts the agency’s core values on its edge, echoing the department’s abbreviation—Committed, Helpful, Professional, Dedicated. Within the shield is a capital letter emblem used by other city organizations, along with the date the city and its police department were established. A heraldic bald eagle sits atop the shield, spreading its wings of freedom above the United States and Minnesota flags.

Patch Call: Bel Air, Maryland, Police Department

The patch of the Bel Air, Maryland, Police Department prominently features the coat of arms of the town it serves. The crenellated mural crown at the top represents Bel Air’s sovereignty as the county seat of Harford County, while the five merlons symbolize the town’s five-commissioner form of government. The green shield in the center denotes the fertile fields of the county, with the tower in the middle symbolizing the town. The two silver pales on either side of the tower represent Bel Air’s location between the silvery waters of Winters Run to the west and Bynum Run to the east. The banner at the bottom marks the year the town was incorporated and the Bel Air Police Department was founded.

Patch Call: Louisiana State Police

The Louisiana State Police was created in 1936 when the state legislature combined the highway patrol with the bureau of criminal investigation. The shoulder patch of the Louisiana State Police dates back to its founding year. Its patch forms the “boot,” or “L,” shape of the state. The department is one of only four state police agencies nationwide to fashion its patch in the outline of the state it serves. Within the patch is the Louisiana State Seal, featuring a pelican—the state bird—in a nest feeding three of its young. Surrounding the seal are the words “Union, Justice, Confidence,” the state motto

Patch Call: Asheboro, North Carolina, Police Department

The badge of the Asheboro, North Carolina, Police Department is prominently depicted on the agency’s service patch. The Asheboro city seal is featured in the center. Within the seal is a depiction of a plank road that ran through the city in the 1700s, a prominent church from Asheboro’s early days, and a textile factory. The flags of the United States and North Carolina are shown to the left and right of the badge, respectively. The banner at the bottom displays the date on which Asheboro was chartered—Christmas Day, 1796.

Patch Call: Watertown, New York, Police Department

In April 1998 the Watertown, New York, Police Department adopted a new shoulder patch coinciding with its research into the city’s past. In the center of the patch is Watertown’s seal, which depicts the Black River, paper mills and factories formerly located along the river bank, and an old steel footbridge. The rope around the seal represents the department’s strong ties to the community and its citizens. Watertown and the department both were incorporated in the year 1869, which is depicted on the patch. Three stars in the white border around the seal stand for the original members of the Watertown Police Department.

Patch Call: Truro, Massachusetts, Police Department

The town of Truro, Massachusetts, was incorporated in 1709 after being settled nine years earlier by British colonists from the nearby town of Eastham. The area was visited in 1620 by the pilgrims from Plymouth colony on their way to establishing a permanent settlement in the New World. This scene is depicted on the Truro town seal, which is featured on the service patch of the Truro Police Department. In the center, a Wampanoag American Indian chief is shown next to a stalk of corn, the food source which ensured the pilgrims’ survival during their first years. A Wampanoag community is represented by two teepees on the right, while the pilgrims’ ship, the Mayflower, is shown on the left at sea.

Patch Call: New Providence, New Jersey, Police Department

Though New Providence, New Jersey, was incorporated in 1899 its rich early history is depicted on the borough’s police department patch. Settlers first moved to the area in 1720 and named their new home “Turkey” due to the nearby abundance of wild turkeys. Thirty-nine years later when the balcony of the local Presbyterian Church collapsed during a meeting with no serious injuries the community changed the name of the settlement to reflect their perceived Divine Providence. Bisecting the church and the turkey on the patch is Salt Brook, so named when settlers rebelled against new taxes on salt and dumped their supply into the stream that flows through the community.

Patch Call: South Portland, Maine, Police Department

The city of South Portland, Maine, was incorporated in 1898 after comprising part of the town of Cape Elizabeth. The patch of the South Portland Police Department acknowledges this important year and depicts Bug Light, located on Casco Bay at the mouth of the Fore River and the entryway to the port of Portland.

Patch Call: El Paso County, Texas, Sheriff’s Department

The patch of the El Paso County, Texas, Sheriff’s Department depicts three of the many cultures that settled the southwest—the American Indian, Spanish conquistador, and American cowboy. Bordering these representations are banners of the state of Texas’ Lone Star Flag and the seal of El Paso County. As part of the old wild west, El Paso played host to the likes of Pancho Villa, William Bonney (a.k.a. Billy the Kid), and John Wesley Hardin. Today the city and its neighbor across the border, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, have developed into a modern and progressive region, forming the largest bilingual, binational workforce in the Western Hemisphere.

Patch Call: Henrico County, Virginia, Sheriff's Office

The patch of the Henrico County, Virginia, Sheriff’s Office honors local heritage. Pocahontas symbolizes a prominent figure in early American history. The tobacco leaves depict John Rolfe’s (Pocahontas’ husband) new strain of the plant, which gave the New World its first cash crop and brought prosperity to Henrico and Virginia. The Indian corn on the seal represents the nurturing soil of the local area and the gift of corn to early settlers.

Patch Call: Coal Valley, Illinois, Police Department

The black-and-white patch of the Coal Valley, Illinois, Police Department prominently features a coal miner standing at the opening of a mine. Coal Valley was incorporated in 1856 and named after the Coal Valley Mining Company, formed locally that year. From its inception to the mid-1870s, the village experienced a coal mining boom, with many other mining companies moving in. Though the mines have been closed since 1942, Coal Valley is proud of its rich heritage.

Patch Call: Clovis, California, Police Department

Since its incorporation in 1912, Clovis, California, has been known as the Gateway to the Sierra due to its location at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in central California. The range proudly serves as the backdrop to the Clovis Police Department patch and is depicted above acres of lush forest. Clovis began in 1891 as a freight stop for the railroad and grew to include a lumber mill with a 42-mile-long log flume. The center of the patch depicts the Great Seal of California while a flowing American flag is shown in the foreground.

Patch Call: Lower Gwynedd Township, Pennsylvania

The Quaker figure on the left side of the Lower Gwynedd Township, Pennsylvania, Police Department patch represents William Penn, the state’s founder, and his influence on the town’s early development. The nearby tepee stands for home and hospitality, while the crossed arrows symbolize the Delaware Indians and their friendship as the area’s first occupants. The upper section of the patch’s right side depicts the coat of arms and surname of the Evans family—31 of the 66 pilgrims who first arrived from Wales in 1698 held that surname. The white background in the lower section represents how Gwynedd is Welsh for “white fields”—the pilgrims found the area blanketed with snow upon arrival. The lamp of learning honors the educational facilities in Lower Gwynedd Township, and the black cross respects the community’s houses of worship.

Patch Call: South Euclid, Ohio, Police Department

The patch of the South Euclid, Ohio, Police Department resembles a shield, which provides defense for officers. Within the shield, olive branches depict honor; two shades of blue represent night-and-day protection; an armored fist denotes the power of the law; a sword signifies justice, while lightning bolts allude to rapid response; wings signify peace; and seven stars represent the officers assigned each shift. An encircling yellow border suggests the rising sun and the beginning of new ideals for the department.

Patch Call: Columbia County, Oregon

Columbia County, Oregon, was founded in 1854 and is named after the Columbia River, which forms the county’s northern and eastern borders. A scene from St. Helens, the county seat, is featured on the patch of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department. The center of the patch depicts the county courthouse, which dates back to 1906. The dark-blue background represents the river, and the green horizontal line is the shore of neighboring Washington state, prominently depicting the Mount St. Helens volcano. The sun rises to the east of the courthouse, as shown, and the trees and green and brown areas represent the timber and agricultural resources of the county.

Patch Call: Ephrata, Washington, Police Department

The Ephrata, Washington, Police Department’s patch features the shining sun, which represents the city’s location in the Sun Basin of the state’s Columbia Basin area; a lightning strike, for the power generated by local dams; and wheat, which signifies the importance of agriculture to the local economy. The blue background celebrates the blue skies enjoyed in the city.

Patch Call: Jefferson County, Colorado

The Jefferson County, Colorado, Sheriff’s Office was founded in 1859 and is the largest full-service sheriff’s office in the state. The agency’s service patch symbolizes its western heritage and that of Jefferson County. The black background honors fallen colleagues, the gold lettering symbolizes the gold fever that brought settlers to the area, the blue skies with clouds signify the brilliant canopy of Colorado, the red rocks represent the county’s dramatic rock formations, and the mounted horseman, wearing the dark-green uniform of today’s deputy sheriffs, reminds us of the challenges faced by frontier lawmen.

Patch Call: Moultrie, Georgia

The city of Moultrie, Georgia, was named after Revolutionary War General William Moultrie in 1859 and is the seat of government for Colquitt County. The patch of the Moultrie Police Department features the official city seal, depicting the historic Colquitt County Courthouse at the top and recognizing the area’s agricultural heritage at the bottom. Each year, Moultrie hosts The Sunbelt Agriculture Exposition, the largest farm show in the United States. The black background and gold trim on the patch honors the school colors of Colquitt County High School, a source of community pride.

Patch Call: Apache Junction, Arizona, Police Department

The center of the Apache Junction, Arizona, Police Department’s patch features the official city seal. A saguaro cactus represents the Sonoran Desert, and behind it is a depiction of the legendary Superstition Mountains. An arrowhead surrounds the seal, acknowledging Native American influences.

Patch Call: Campbell County, Kentucky

The patch of the Campbell County, Kentucky, Police Department depicts a representation of the county in its background, complete with a rendering of U.S. Route 27 traversing from north to south. Also pictured are two historic courthouses in the cities of Newport and Alexandria. The seat of government for Campbell County was moved from Newport to Alexandria in 1840, though the prior city was allowed to form its own courthouse district in 1883. As of November 2010, a state court ruled that both cities are county seats, making it one of 34 counties in United States to be dual seated.

Patch Call: Bowling Green, Kentucky, Police Department

The newly adopted patch of the Bowling Green, Kentucky, Police Department embodies community pride and the agency’s values of service, integrity, and respect. The background symbolizes “the nation’s most patriotic water tank,” located atop Reservoir Hill and visible from miles around the city. The center features Bowling Green’s icon, the Hebe Fountain, named after the Greek goddess of youth and located in Fountain Square Park.

Patch Call: Flagstaff, Arizona

Nestled 7,000 feet above sea level in the world’s largest ponderosa pine forest, Flagstaff, Arizona, is known as the City of Seven Wonders because of its proximity to the snow-capped, 13,000-foot San Francisco Peaks, the Grand Canyon, and numerous other scenic views in northern Arizona. Many of these views are depicted on the patch of the city’s police department. Most prominent is the city’s namesake, a pine tree stripped of its branches to serve as a flagstaff for the American flag on July 4th, 1876. The elk in the foreground represents the serenity and abundant wildlife of the area. Steeped in history and diversity, Flagstaff serves as the seat of Coconino County, the nation’s second-largest county.

Patch Call: Gunnison, Colorado, Police Department

The patch of the Gunnison, Colorado, Police Department features an eagle—draped by the Colorado flag—symbolizing the nation, as well as liberty and freedom. The Rocky Mountains sit in the background. A w, the largest single letter in the Western Hemisphere, represents Western State College, located in the city. The fields refer to the ranching industry that still thrives in the valley. An elk, Gunnison’s symbol, represents the hunting and outdoor activities the area is known for.

Patch Call: Wenatchee, Washington

The patch of the Wenatchee, Washington, Police Department prominently features the sun setting over Mission Ridge, a skiing destination in the Cascade Mountains. Directly adjacent are the weathered rock towers of Saddle Rock, a popular local landmark. The Columbia River, which borders the city, is depicted in the foreground along with the Senator George Sellar Bridge and the Riverfront Park bike-loop trail. The year Wenatchee was incorporated, 1892, is shown at the bottom of the scene.

Patch Call: Georgia Bureau of Investigation

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation patch consists primarily of the state’s seal. Three pillars supporting an arch are emblematic of the three branches of government—legislative, judicial, and executive. A sentry stands with a drawn sword, defending the state constitution and its principles of wisdom, justice, and moderation. The name of the agency surrounds the seal. The colors of gold and blue represent courage and loyalty.

Patch Call: Kenneth City, Florida

Kenneth City, Florida, was named after the young son of the local developer who founded the town in 1957. The patch of the Kenneth City Police Department depicts this year in the center below a blue outline of the town hall and a great white heron, representing the area’s abundance of bird life. The surrounding dark-blue crescent symbolizes the waters of the nearby Gulf of Mexico, while the yellow and orange circle represents the rising and setting sun over those waters. Integrity and pride, the motto of the Kenneth City Police Department, is depicted along the sides of the patch.

Patch Call: Lindsborg, Kansas

The officers of the Lindsborg, Kansas, Police Department display two patches on their duty uniforms. On the left sleeve is the city of Lindsborg seal, prominently featuring the Dala horse. This symbol represents the city’s Swedish heritage, dating back to the late-19th century when Swedish immigrants settled in the area. The right sleeve patch symbolizes the historic downtown and Old Mill Park areas of “Little Sweden U.S.A.,” Lindsborg’s nickname. The flag of Sweden flies over the depicted community, while the wheat along the edges of the patch represents the surrounding agriculture.

Patch Call: Washington, D.C.

The Metro Transit Police Department is responsible for law enforcement and public safety at transit facilities throughout the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. Established on July 4, 1976, through legislation passed by President Gerald Ford and the governing bodies of Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, the department is unique in having full local police authority in three different jurisdictions. The patch of the Metro Transit Police depicts the seals of these three jurisdictions along with its founding year.

Patch Call: Miamisburg, Ohio

The patch of the Miamisburg, Ohio, Police Department prominently displays the city seal surrounded by an outline of the state. The seal depicts the historic skyline of downtown Miamisburg above the Great Miami River, which runs through the area. The gold star emanating from the outline of Ohio illustrates the city’s location and represents its motto: “Ohio’s star city.” The date of Miamisburg’s incorporation, 1818, is at the bottom of the patch.

Patch Call: Mount Hope, West Virginia

Mount Hope, West Virginia, is known locally as the “Gateway to the Summit,” which references the city’s proximity to the Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, a new high-adventure base for the Boy Scouts of America that will serve as the location for future National Scout Jamborees. The patch of the Mount Hope Police Department depicts this gateway with a fountain—an old landmark in the city, along with the Appalachian Mountains in the background.

Patch Call: Martinsville, Virginia

The city of Martinsville, Virginia, was named after Revolutionary War General and pioneer Joseph Martin, who first settled in the area in 1773. The patch of the city’s police department prominently depicts a shield encompassing the state of Virginia with a star near the bottom indicating the location of Martinsville. Also featured are the state bird, the cardinal, and the state flower, the dogwood.

Patch Call: Fairfield, Maine

The patch of the Fairfield, Maine, Police Department depicts three scenes in its center superimposed by an outline of the state. The top exhibits a plow in the “fair fields” of the town, which gave the area its name and prompted its settlement in 1774. On the right is a saw mill and water wheel powered by the Kennebec River, while the left shows a timber being cut by a circular blade, an invention that originated in this famous lumber town.

Patch Call: Schenectady, New York

The foreground of the Schenectady, New York, Police Department patch depicts the statue of Lawrence the Indian located in the city’s historical Stockade District. A member of the Mohawk tribe, Lawrence encouraged the people of Schenectady to rebuild following the 1690 massacre that nearly destroyed their settlement. The background of the patch depicts this attack, showing a group of Indian raiders outside the stockade on the left and a family of settlers with their house ablaze on the right.

Patch Call: Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Fitchburg, Massachusetts, was incorporated in 1764 and grew through the following century to become an industrial center. The patch of the city’s police department bears the unique appearance of an elongated six-pointed star. In its center is the city seal, representing the industry and agriculture that shaped Fitchburg in its early years. The seal’s background depicts Rollstone Hill, which was relied upon heavily for its granite products.

Patch Call: Havre, Montana

The city of Havre Montana, was named after the French port city of Le Havre after residents elected to change its name from Bullhook Bottoms. The patch of the Havre Police Department depicts the coat of arms of Le Havre. It features a rampart at the top, a lion rampant and two fleurs-de-lis in the middle, branches of oak and olive leaves to the sides, and the Cross of the Legion of Honor and the War Cross at the bottom. Most noteworthy is the salamander in the coat’s center, which was the personal emblem of King Francis I, the founder of Le Havre. The king’s personal motto, translated, “I stoke and extinguish,” references the salamander’s alleged ability to stay alive in flames.

Patch Call: Sanbornton, New Hampshire

The town of Sanbornton, New Hampshire was granted by the colonial governor to his friend John Sanborn in 1748. He was accompanied by 59 settlers from the New Hampshire towns of Hampton, Exeter, and Stratham. Following its permanent settlement, Sanbornton was incorporated in 1770. The patch of the Sanbornton Police Department features the town seal, which depicts the town library, congregation church, and town hall, all located in the historic district.

Patch Call: Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, Police Department

Formed before 1870, the Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, Police Department serves citizens of the town and students at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. Its patch shows the town fountain, located in Market Square—the center of the downtown area—near a civil war monument. The county seat of Columbia County, Bloomsburg is its largest community and Pennsylvania’s only incorporated town.

Patch Call: Clackamas County, Oregon, Sheriff's Office

The patch of the Clackamas County, Oregon, Sheriff’s Office features the state’s most recognized landmark—Mt. Hood—climbed more often than any other mountain in North America. The snow-capped peak stands above verdant forests and the Sandy River, which flows from the Reid Glacier on the mountain’s southwest flank and supplies drinking water to nearby Portland. Serving a mix of rural and urban communities spread over a land area almost the size of Delaware, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office was established in 1845, 14 years before the Oregon Territory became a state.

Patch Call: Sugar Grove, Illinois, Police Department

The patch of the Sugar Grove, Illinois, Police Department features a group of sugar maple trees. Settled in the mid-1830s, the village received its trees from one of the earliest settlers, P.Y. Bliss, who arrived from Stratford, Vermont, in 1838 with a supply of seedlings. He also established a trading post for early residents and Native Americans. The Bliss residence and trading post now is home for the local historical society and is one of the oldest structures in Kane County, Illinois.

Patch Call: National City, California, Police Department

The National City, California, Police Department’s patch depicts an eagle, representing bravery, strength, and integrity, atop a shield, symbolizing vigilance and protection. The great seal of California is in the center of the patch. National City’s agricultural history is depicted in the two orchids, the city’s official flower, and the rays of sun surrounding the state’s seal.

Patch Call: Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, Police Department

The borough of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, was incorporated by the New Jersey Legislature in 1922 from portions of Franklin Township, the current township of Wyckoff. The patch of the Franklin Lakes Police Department was designed circa 1960 and has retained its original appearance. The upper portion is modeled after the shape of a traditional police officer’s badge, its red, white, and blue background representing the American flag. The lower portion depicts a member of the Lenni Lenape American Indian tribe, who inhabited the region during its Dutch settlement in the mid-1600s.

Patch Call: Kingsburg, California, Police Department

The Kingsburg, California, Police Department patch uses the national colors of Sweden—blue and yellow—to reflect the city’s rich Swedish heritage. Many of the area’s settlers in the early-1870s emigrated from the Swedish province of Dalarna, origin of the Dala horse, a traditional carved and painted wooden horse statue. A Dala horse is depicted on the right side of the shield at the center of the patch—it also serves as the city’s seal. On the left is the flag of Sweden, and directly below is the city’s motto, “Välkommen,” meaning “welcome.” The ship at the bottom of the patch represents the team mascot of Kingsburg High School, the Vikings.

Patch Call: Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training

The patch of the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training incorporates several attributes that denote the agency’s statewide mission. The two stars amidst the agency’s name represent its two primary functions: establishing and enforcing minimum standards and providing training for public safety officers and staff within the state. The Oregon state seal in the center signifies the agency’s cabinet-level role, and the badge format reflects the history and tradition of the agency and those it serves. Each of the colors depicted are significant—gold represents integrity, blue conveys honor, red symbolizes courage, and white embodies peace and sincerity.

Patch Call: Bethalto Illinois Police Department

The village of Bethalto, Illinois, is located in the greater St. Louis, Missouri, metropolitan area and was incorporated under a special charter in 1869. This charter date is shown below the village seal on the service patch of the Bethalto Police Department. Pictured clockwise in the seal are the old Village Hall—built in 1874—and the control tower of St. Louis Regional Airport, located in Bethalto. A coal train symbolizes the village’s coal mining history, and the Bethalto Arboretum is depicted via the trees and walkway. The hand at the center of the seal represents the Bethalto Spirit organization, a volunteer group working for the betterment of the village.

Patch Call: Lower Salford Township, Pennsylvania, Police Department

Lower Salford Township, Pennsylvania, was founded in 1741 in modern day Montgomery County, about 30 miles north of Philadelphia. The township seal is prominently displayed on the Weissbier-colored patch of the local police department and pays homage to the area’s rich history. The center depicts a Pennsylvania Dutch couple in front of a wheat field—many of Lower Salford’s early settlers were of Germanic descent, and most came from an agricultural background. Above the depiction is the word “gemeinschaft,” which is German for “a sense of community.”

Patch Call: Vail, Colorado Police Department

The Vail, Colorado, Police Department patch depicts a pristine view of the nearby Gore Mountain Range. The jagged rows of majestic 13,000-foot peaks meet a crisp blue sky and provide a spectacular backdrop for the town and its renowned ski resort, both named after Vail Mountain. Vail was incorporated in 1966 as the base village to the resort, which today is the second largest single mountain ski resort in the United States and among the highest rated nationwide. Over the years, Vail’s population has soared to more than 5,000 residents. The Vail Police Department has grown with it, consisting of over 30 officers and over 30 support personnel.

Patch Call: Powder Springs, Georgia

The city seal of Powder Springs, Georgia, is prominently featured on the service patch of the local police department. The seal depicts a Confederate and Union soldier sharing water at a pump. The water pump is symbolic of the mineral-enriched seven springs in the city limits that turn the surrounding sand black, like gunpowder. This distinct feature led to the city’s renaming in 1859—it was initially incorporated 21 years earlier as Springville. From the 1850s to the Civil War, the area was widely known as a health resort—some doctors prescribed a trip to the springs to treat kidney and bladder disease.

Patch Call: Navajo County, Arizona

The patch of the Navajo County, Arizona, Sheriff’s Office has a blood red boundary to signify the loss of Deputy Robert Varner, who was shot and killed on December 31, 1988, while attempting to stop a motorist. The black circle around the large silver star at the center of the patch represents the department’s continued mourning for the lost brother. Within the circle are four gold arrows that signify the bond the sheriff’s office has with three American Indian tribes—the Navajo, Hopi, and Apache—to work together for a common cause. The center of the patch shows the flag of Arizona encompassed by an outline of the state; Navajo County is depicted in silver on the right-hand side of the state. The patch’s background depicts a scene of the White Mountains of Arizona above the high desert area of Monument Valley.

Patch Call: Cle Elum-Roslyn-South Cle Elum, Washington, Police Department

The Cle Elum-Roslyn-South Cle Elum Police Department has the unique responsibility of providing police services to three cities in Kittitas County, Washington. The department’s service patch honors each of these unique and historical communities. The railroad history of South Cle Elum is depicted at the top of the patch through a locomotive climbing a mountain range. The coal mining legacy of Roslyn is remembered through a coal mine depicted in the center. The logging history of Cle Elum is signified via the logging truck shown on the right. From 1990 to 1995 Roslyn served as the background for the fictional town of Cicely on the TV show “Northern Exposure.”

Patch Call: Franklin, Kentucky, Police Department

Named after Benjamin Franklin, the city of Franklin, Kentucky, was founded in 1820 and is the county seat of Simpson County. The Franklin Police Department was organized the same year, commemorated on the agency’s service patch. Also featured on the patch is the historic Simpson County Courthouse, built in 1882 and situated on Franklin Square, a local meeting place. On March 1, 1968, music legends Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash were married in Franklin.

Patch Call: Longboat Key, Florida, Police Department

The town of Longboat Key, Florida, is located on a barrier island along the state’s west coast. Incorporated in 1955 it is vibrantly shown at the center of the local police department patch. Atop the island stands a depiction of Hernando de Soto, the Spanish conquistador who discovered the island in 1539. The palm tree and small growth beside it signify the lush island found by the explorers. The seven white figures directly above represent sailors manning a longboat—the town’s namesake—from their sailing ship. The patch’s yellow outer circle embodies the bright Florida sun, while the blue inner circle signifies the Gulf of Mexico.

Patch Call: German Township (Montgomery County), Ohio, Police Department

German Township in Montgomery County, Ohio, is one of five townships statewide with the same name. The city of Germantown is its respective municipality and home to the German Township Police Department. The department’s service patch depicts the township logo, representing a friendly rural community at the bottom and showing spacious farmland and a local dam at the top. The area first was organized in 1803 by German-speaking settlers from Berks County, Pennsylvania—this founding year is shown at the center of the patch.

Patch Call: Virginia Division of Capitol Police, Richmond, Virginia

The Virginia Division of Capitol Police is the first organized policing agency in America. Its roots originate in 1618 at the first permanent English settlement in Jamestown. Based today in Richmond, the agency has evolved with the state’s seat of government over the past 396 years. The official seal of Virginia is depicted atop the agency’s service patch. The seal features a female figure representing virtue standing over a fallen male figure representing tyranny. The Latin inscription “Sic Semper Tyrannis” translates to “Thus Always to Tyrants.” The Virginia state capitol is depicted beneath the seal as it was originally designed by Thomas Jefferson in 1785. Jefferson modeled the building after the Maison Carrée, an ancient Roman temple in Nîmes, France.

Patch Call: Sunapee, New Hampshire, Police Department

Sunapee, New Hampshire, is a resort community of 3,365 full-time residents. Over the summer, visitors to nearby Lake Sunapee double the town’s population to nearly 7,000. The word Sunapee is derived from the Algonquian Indian words suna—meaning “goose”—and apee—meaning “lake.” The phrase “Lake of the Wild Goose” is depicted on the patch of the Sunapee Police Department at the bottom of the town seal. The Loon Island Lighthouse, one of three still-functioning lighthouses from the 1890s situated on the lake, is shown center. True to the area’s name, a flock of wild geese is depicted in flight above the lake.

Patch Call: Stony Point, New York, Police Department

All three depictions on the patch of the Stony Point, New York, Police Department are a reference to the significant role the town played in the Revolutionary War. The Battle of Stony Point, which took place on July 16, 1779, was a quick and daring assault on a British outpost that afforded the Continental Army a major morale victory. The Stony Point Lighthouse, built in 1826, sits on the site of the battle and is depicted on the left. A bust of General “Mad” Anthony Wayne, the architect of the battle, is shown on the right. At the bottom is a Revolutionary-era building and artillery piece on the Stony Point Battlefield adjacent to the Hudson River.

Patch Call: Georgetown, Massachusetts, Police Department

Georgetown, Massachusetts, a distant suburb of Boston’s North Shore, was incorporated in 1838, though first settled almost 200 years earlier as a part of the town of Rowley. The Georgetown Police Department was established in 1929, and its motto, “Serving Our Community,” can be seen on its officers’ service patch. The trolley that served Georgetown from 1886 to 1940 is prominently depicted as traveling over a tall trestle that no longer exists. The trestle’s former location is marked today by a housing complex.

Patch Call: Vienna, Virginia, Police Department

The town of Vienna, Virginia, is located approximately 12 miles east of Washington, D.C., and is home to over 15,000 residents. Incorporated in 1890, the area comprising the town first was permanently settled in 1754. The patch of the Vienna Police Department features the town seal at its center, which depicts a family looking forward with hopeful vision, brightened by a radiant sunrise. Above them is foliage from one of Vienna’s many tree-lined streets, and behind them is the American flag.

Patch Call: Gorham, Maine, Police Department

The Gorham, Maine, Police Department patch prominently illustrates the historic fort in which early settlers found safe refuge during the French and Indian War. The Great Seal of Maine is shown below, depicting a farmer leaning on a scythe on the left and a sailor leaning on an anchor on the right. They represent Maine’s strong agricultural and seafaring heritage. The moose at the center of the seal represents Maine’s wildlife, while the adjacent pine tree is the symbol for Maine, nicknamed “The Pine Tree State.”

Patch Call: Wake Forest, North Carolina, Police Department

The patch of the Wake Forest, North Carolina, Police Department prominently displays the state flag in its center bordered by the department’s core values—Courage, Honor, and Integrity. The black background with gold trim and lettering are recent changes brought about to match the redesign of the department’s service vehicles. In 2012, the department won the grand prize in the International Police Vehicle Design Contest sponsored by Law and Order magazine.

Patch Call: Evart, Michigan, Police Department

The Evart, Michigan, Police Department patch symbolizes the pride and heritage of the community it serves. The wildcat depicted at the top is the mascot of Evart High School. The center crest represents the economic strengths of the city—hunting, outdoor recreation, farming, and industry. Surrounding the crest is a tribute to Evart’s once-thriving logging industry, which was largely responsible for the city’s founding in 1872.

Patch Call: Anoka County, Minnesota, Sheriff’s Office

The patch of the Anoka County, Minnesota, Sheriff’s Office represents the unique qualities of the area it serves. The oak tree on the left symbolizes the county’s suburban development and pleasant communities, while the skyline signifies its relationship with nearby Minneapolis-St. Paul. The two rivers—the Rum and Mississippi—denote the city of Anoka, founded in 1844 at the site of their confluence. The jack-o-lantern also represents the city, which is the self-proclaimed “Halloween Capital of the World” because it hosted one of the first Halloween parades in the United States in 1920. The cattails and corn on either side of the two rivers symbolize the undeveloped, recreational, and agricultural areas of Anoka County.

Patch Call: Wetumpka, Alabama, Police Department

The crest of Wetumpka, Alabama, is displayed on the service patch of the city’s police department. The arrowhead at the center represents the city’s early American Indian heritage, as does the face directly above. The city’s name comes from a Creek Indian word meaning “rumbling waters,” a reference to the nearby rapids in the Coosa River. Within the arrowhead, the river is shown below the historical Bibb Graves Bridge. Also shown is a fleur-de-lis, representing Wetumpka’s French settlement from 1714 to 1763. Surrounding these symbols are the six flags under which the city was historically governed.

Patch Call: Dorchester County, Maryland, Sheriff’s Office

Dorchester County, Maryland, was founded in 1669 on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The county’s government seal, depicted on the service patch of the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office, includes a crab at the top, a waterman on the left, and a farmer on the right. These represent the county’s two main sources of income: fishing and farming. Clockwise from the top left, the center shield depicts a sailboat, a cog, a display of the water and sky, and a cross. These items reflect the county’s association with water sports; industry; the waterways that surround it; and, dating back to its founding, the Roman Catholic Church.

Patch Call: Easton, Connecticut, Police Department

The patch of the Easton, Connecticut, Police Department depicts a vista featuring the Easton Reservoir and Easton Dam. The town is well-known for its large reservoirs and watershed areas, which provide drinking water to the state’s largest city, Bridgeport, and its surrounding towns. The outdoor scene is flanked by the American flag on the left and the Connecticut state flag on the right. At the bottom is the year 1937, when the department was established.

Patch Call: Monterey, California, Police Department

The patch of the Monterey, California, Police Department reflects the rich history and diverse culture of the city it serves. Located on central California’s Pacific coast, the area surrounding Monterey first was explored by a Spanish expedition in 1769 and settled the following year. Following its independence in 1821, the city was ceded to Mexico, then acquired by the United States in 1846. The center of the patch depicts Colton Hall, where, on October 13, 1849, the state’s first constitution was drafted and signed. The scales of justice at the bottom of the patch symbolize the Monterey Police Department’s commitment to fair and unbiased administration of the law. The rope that surrounds the patch evokes both Monterey’s maritime history and the vaqueros and cowboys who lived in the area when the city was incorporated in 1890.

Patch Call: Philomath, Oregon, Police Department

At the center of the Philomath, Oregon, Police Department patch is the historic main building of Philomath College, today the Benton County Historical Museum. The college, open from 1865 to 1929, derived its name from two Greek words meaning “lover of learning.” The city of Philomath grew around the campus, sharing its name, and was incorporated in 1882. Through much of the 20th century the city was a major logging and lumbering center, represented via the cluster of trees on the police department patch. Above the trees and building is a silhouette of Marys Peak, the tallest mountain in the Oregon Coast Range, located 15 miles southwest of Philomath.

Patch Call: Springfield Township (Montgomery County), Pennsylvania, Police Department

Springfield Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is one of nine townships statewide with the same name—one of these, in neighboring Delaware County, is only 22 miles away. The service patch of the Springfield Township Police Department depicts the official township seal, adopted in 1976 and worn by local officers ever since. The center of the patch features an outline of the Penn family shield; inside, the hand of William Penn, on the right, is shown linked in friendship with that of an American Indian, on the left. A sheaf of wheat is depicted in the lower left, representing early farming and the milling industry. The crossed shovel and pick in the lower right signify lime and iron ore quarrying. Behind the shield is the Penn Oak Tree, which stood in the area for 339 years until December 10, 1975. The township’s founding year, 1681, is featured at the base of the tree.

Patch Call: Summit County, Colorado, Sheriff's Department

The Summit County, Colorado, Sheriff’s Office was established in 1861 by a local gold prospector who doubled as sheriff. Located in the county seat of Breckenridge, the sheriff’s office today has 73 employees across five divisions. Its service patch features a seven-point gold star with the Colorado State Seal in the center. At the top of the seal is the “Eye of Providence,” enclosed by a triangle emanating rays. Below the eye is a Roman fasces—a bundle of rods and a battle ax bound together—along with a heraldic shield. The top half of the shield depicts three snow-capped mountains with clouds above them; the lower half shows a pick and sledgehammer crossed on a gold background. The scroll at the bottom features the state motto, Nil sine numine, meaning “Nothing without the deity.”

Patch Call: Atlanta, Georgia, Police Department

The Seal of the City of Atlanta, Georgia, was adopted in 1887, just 23 years after the city was captured and burned by General William T. Sherman’s forces during the Civil War. It stands as an enduring symbol of courage, vision, and selflessness and prominently is featured on the service patch worn by Atlanta Police Department officers. A phoenix is pictured rising from the flames of its destruction; the Latin term “resurgens,” shown above the mythical bird, appropriately means “rising again.” The dates on either side of the seal represent the city’s incorporation in 1847 and its reconstruction in 1865.

Patch Call: Central Arizona Project Protective Services Department

The Central Arizona Project (CAP) is the largest and most expensive aqueduct system ever built in the United States. The 336-mile system delivers about 490 billion gallons of water from the Colorado River to central and southern Arizona each year, serving more than 5 million people—over 80 percent of the state’s population. CAP Protective Services agents are certified state peace officers tasked with safeguarding the project, its employees, and the public. Their service patch depicts the meandering CAP aqueduct transporting Arizona’s water, surrounded by a cactus, desert, mountains, and blue sky, all of which reflect the state’s natural beauty. An outline of the state frames the illustration.

Patch Call: Washington State Patrol

The Washington State Highway Patrol was created on June 8, 1921, and initially consisted of six motorcycle patrolmen assigned to police 3,119 miles of roadway (only some of which was paved). Renamed the Washington State Patrol in 1933, this internationally accredited agency now employs over 2,400 troopers and civilian employees and patrols more than 7,000 miles of state highways. The blue and gold service patch of the Washington State Patrol has been in continuous use since 1954. It first was designed in 1953 for the state’s territorial centennial and, due to its immediate popularity, was slightly altered the following year to remove the centennial dates and include the Washington state seal, featuring a portrait of George Washington.

Patch Call: Florence, Kentucky, Police Department

The city of Florence, Kentucky, is part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area and was incorporated on January 27, 1830. The patch of the Florence Police Department features a navy blue and gold flag blowing in the wind, signifying a city on the move. Initially, the area was called Crossroads, owing to the convergence of several routes from the nearby towns of Burlington and Union. By 1821, it was renamed Maddentown; then, Connersville 7 years later; and, finally, Florence because another Connersville existed 54 miles away. With almost 32,000 residents today, Florence is the second-largest city in northern Kentucky and one of the fastest-growing communities in the state. The city’s most prominent landmark is a nationally renowned 135-foot water tower proudly painted with the words “Florence Y’all.”

Patch Call: Blue Ash, Ohio, Police Department

The city of Blue Ash, Ohio, is a suburb of Cincinnati and first was settled in 1791. The service patch of the Blue Ash Police Department depicts the Ohio state flag at the top, the city seal in the center, and an American bald eagle with the Union Shield at the bottom. Inside the blue and white city seal is an adult and child walking under a blue ash tree with a building in the distance. The motto of Blue Ash, “City of Choice,” is featured on the seal’s border. The patch’s rope edging, department name, and eagle are stitched in either metallic silver or gold thread depending on the rank of the officer—investigators and patrol officers wear the silver-lined patch, while sergeants and above sport the gold-lined version.

Patch Call: Norfolk, Virginia, Police Department

The patch of the Norfolk, Virginia, Police Department prominently depicts the Seal of the City of Norfolk. Adopted in 1913 the seal’s outer border gives a brief history of Norfolk’s evolution from a town in 1682 to a borough in 1736 and then a city in 1845. The top half of the inner circle consists of a ship under full sail, typifying maritime commerce and the city’s rich naval history. The bottom half depicts a field with a plow and three sheaves of wheat, representing agriculture. The Latin motto bordering the circle reads “Et terra et mare divitiae tuae crescas,” which translates as “May you increase your wealth on land and sea.”

Patch Call: Sanford, Maine, Police Department

The city of Sanford, Maine, which includes the village of Springvale, is situated on the Mousam River in the state’s southernmost county. First settled in 1739 and established as a town in 1768, Sanford was rechartered as a city on January 1, 2013. It is named after Peleg Sanford, the colonial governor of Rhode Island from 1680 to 1683. The city is known for its lakes and wooded areas, which at one time were heavily populated by bobcats. These natural features are depicted on the service patch of the Sanford Police Department. The bobcat is the symbol of the department; though difficult to see, it is represented stepping on a mouse.

Patch Call: Southold, New York, Police Department

The town of Southold, New York, dates back to 1640 and is the first English settlement on Long Island. The Southold Police Department service patch features the town seal in its center, depicting the symbol for the British pound sterling, a reference to William Alexander, First Earl of Stirling, who was granted ownership of Long Island by King Charles I. Behind the seal on the upper left is the Royal Coat of Arms, representing the town’s English heritage. The lower left depicts a ship's wheel, symbolizing the town’s dependence on and relationship with the sea. The right side of the patch contains the 13 stars and stripes of the first American flag. The banner in the lower portion of the patch proudly proclaims Southold’s founding year.

Patch Call: New College of Florida and University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Campus Police

The Campus Police Department in Sarasota, Florida, proudly serves the New College of Florida and the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee. The two schools are located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, 60 miles south of Tampa, and share campus law enforcement services for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Campus Police Department uniform patch prominently features the Great Seal of the State of Florida. Within the seal, a Seminole woman spreads hibiscus flowers by a shoreline near two Sabal palmettos, Florida’s state tree, while in the distance a steamship sails toward rays of sunlight.

Patch Call: Westwego, Louisiana, Police Department

The city of Westwego, Louisiana, is a suburb of New Orleans along the west bank of the Mississippi River. The service patch of the Westwego Police Department depicts a fishing trawler, symbolizing a long history of fishermen in the area earning a living on the bayous among cypress trees and swamp wildlife. Below this scene is Louisiana’s motto, “Union, Justice, and Confidence,” which represents the strong bond between the police department and its community. In the late-19th century, Westwego was the location from which the Texas and Pacific Railway Company, compensated by the state, built a railroad into the West. Folklore holds that as travelers departed the station they heard the conductor yell “west we go,” lending the city its name.

Patch Call: Somerville, Massachusetts, Police Department

The patch of the Somerville, Massachusetts, Police Department gives a glimpse into the long and storied history of the city it serves. The innermost portion of the city’s seal is featured—at its center is the Old Powder House, the oldest stone building in Massachusetts. Built around 1703 as a windmill, it went on to hold the largest supply of gunpowder in the colony and in 1774 was the site of one of the first hostile acts of the Revolutionary War. Beneath the structure is a reference to the area’s purchase from the Pawtucket Indians in February 1639. Somerville was part of Charlestown—the oldest neighborhood in Boston—until 1842, at which point it separated to become a town of its own. Thirty years later, Somerville was incorporated as a city due to its growing population and increasing industrialization.

Patch Call: Bradford, New Hampshire, Police Department

The town seal of Bradford, New Hampshire, is prominently featured on the service patch of the Bradford Police Department, which serves over 1,600 residents. First settled in 1771 the town was incorporated by the New Hampshire General Court in 1787. This incorporation date is depicted in a banner at the center of the seal. Several of the state’s tallest white pines, which grow in Bradford, are portrayed in the background. These towering monuments of nature exemplify the open forest that once covered most of southern New Hampshire.

Patch Call: Hickory, North Carolina, Police Department

The Hickory, North Carolina, Police Department has two service patches worn on opposite sleeves of its uniform. The left-sleeve patch features a log cabin surrounded by the Latin phrase “Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum,” which translates to “Never Step Backwards.” The log cabin was known as the Hickory Tavern, and the name of the city arose from the forest of hickory trees around the tavern. The stars-and-stripes-influenced “All-America City” patch worn on the right uniform sleeve honors Hickory’s three-time win of the National Civic League’s prestigious All-America City Award in 1967, 1987, and 2007. The award was founded in 1949 to recognize cities in which citizens, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies work together to meet the community’s needs and solve common problems.

Patch Call: Richmond, Michigan, Police Department

Richmond, Michigan, first was settled in 1835 by members of an English community in New York State who ventured into the Michigan wilderness determined to carve out a prosperous city. The arrival of the Grand Trunk Railway in 1859 secured the community’s success, and in 1878 it merged with two neighboring settlements to form Richmond. In 1924 a successful Detroit merchant born in Richmond paid tribute to his hometown by erecting its now-historic town clock, prominently depicted on the service patch of the Richmond Police Department, along with four emanating rays showing the city’s location on an outline of the state. The clock features Richmond’s motto—“With time for you”—which has become a logo for the city.

Patch Call: Mobile, Alabama, Police Department

The patch of the Mobile, Alabama, Police Department depicts the six flags under which the city has existed—clockwise from the top, these are the United States, Spain, the Confederate States, the Republic of Alabama, France, and Great Britain. Mobile was founded in 1702 by French settlers and established as the first capital of the Louisiana Territory. In 1763 France ceded the city and its surrounding territory to Great Britain. Spain captured and claimed Mobile in 1780, though 10 years later it was ceded back to France. In 1803 President Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory, and Mobile became a U.S. city. When the State of Alabama seceded in 1861, the Republic of Alabama was briefly formed, then merged into the Confederate States. At the end of the Civil War, Alabama and Mobile rejoined the United States. Today Mobile is the third most populous city in the state, with over 195,000 residents.

Patch Call: Clearwater County, Minnesota, Sheriff’s Office

Clearwater County, Minnesota, is home to Lake Itasca, the traditionally accepted source of the Mississippi River. The name “Itasca” is a combination of the Latin words for truth (veritas) and head (caput) and was chosen to designate the Mississippi’s “true head,” or headwaters. The lake and its flow into the river are depicted amongst rocks and majestic pines in the foreground of the service patch for the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office. The center of the patch features the Minnesota state seal enclosed in a gold star.

Patch Call: Baltimore County, Maryland, Sheriff’s Office

The patch of the Baltimore County, Maryland, Sheriff’s Office depicts the Wells and McComas Monument, a 21-foot obelisk built in 1873 to honor two members of the Maryland State Militia—Daniel Wells and Henry McComas—who defended Baltimore in the War of 1812. According to legend the two teenage militiamen shot and killed Major General Robert Ross, commanding officer of the British troops near the city, during the Battle of North Point on September 12, 1814. Wells and McComas both fell in battle shortly afterward and are interred beneath the monument that honors them.

Hallowell, Maine, Police Department

The patch of the Hallowell, Maine, Police Department is based on the city’s seal, illustrating the area’s commerce in the 1800s. In the center of the seal, a train is shown transporting valuable granite. Also, two ships are depicted in the Kennebec River, representing both the shipbuilding industry and the transport of goods that made Hallowell a very active port in central Maine.

Lynchburg, Virginia Police Department

The City of Lynchburg, Virginia, was founded along the James River in 1786 by ferry operator John Lynch. The patch of its police department depicts a figure holding the scales of justice and a cornucopia, a symbol of nourishment and abundance. Behind the figure is a vase with growth, symbolizing plentiful water, and a train, signifying a transportation crossroads. The nearby Blue Ridge Mountains are in the background.

University of Nevada, Reno Police Department

The background of the University of Nevada, Reno, Police Service’s patch represents Truckee Meadows, a high desert valley at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The state seal, in the center, depicts a partial sunrise behind a mountain range and includes symbols representing the state’s natural resources and heritage of mining and agriculture. The bottom of the patch features the year of the university’s founding.

New Glasgow, Nova Scotia Police Department

The New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Police Service is built upon the philosophy of community-based policing. The department’s patch proudly indicates that its officers are “working hand in hand with our community.” A set of hands support the town and its river port and complete the maple leaf, a symbol of Canada.

Gooding, Idaho Police Department

Idaho State Highway 46 runs through the center of the Gooding Police Department patch, as it does the city of Gooding itself. The century-old Gooding Hotel is depicted on the right side of the patch, while the left side depicts the Little Wood River that runs through the city, shadowed by the railroad tracks of the Union Pacific mainline. Above all is the American flag, which stands for the city’s devotion to safeguarding the freedoms of the nation.

Middleburg Heights, Ohio Department

Sixty years ago, the area encompassing Middleburg Heights, Ohio, was largely farmland. The city’s police department patch, with its red barn and onions in the middle, represents this agrarian past. The modern day office building to the right reflects the area’s growth into a progressive, suburban Cleveland community. The sun and sunbeams in the background are taken from The Great Seal of the State of Ohio, while the American flag at the base represents the city’s deep rooted nationalism.

North Miami Beach, Florida Police Department

The city of North Miami Beach, Florida, was established in 1926 as Fulford by the Sea. Shortly after its founding, a hurricane destroyed three of the four stone water fountains built at the city’s four corners. The remaining fountain, which still stands, is depicted as a symbol of perseverance on the patch of the city’s police department. The patch also depicts the city’s popular seashore, a palm tree, and the sun with rays, three symbols reminiscent of the Great Seal of Florida.

Osage City, Kansas Police Department

The patch of the Osage City, Kansas, Police Department prominently references the city’s proud past and brilliant future. One of the city’s famous 6th Street light poles is shown in the center, followed below by strands of wheat, a well-known staple in Kansas. The background depicts a flowing American flag symbolizing national pride, as well as the city skyline with its large water tower. To the right is a representation of the Osage Indian, after which the city is named.

San Juan County (Washington) Sheriff’s Office

San Juan County, Washington, consists of 176 named islands and reefs located near the state’s northwestern border with Canada. Most of the population resides on the four largest islands, accessible solely by private boat, light aircraft, and the Washington State Ferries. All three modes of transportation are depicted on the patch of the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office, which patrols about 167 of the islands. Also shown is the rugged shoreline typical of the islands, as well as one of their many nearby straits.

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation

The patch of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) depicts the agency’s seal. The judicial scales at the top are a reminder of TBI’s work to restore justice through investigation. The abbreviation of TBI within the central outline of Tennessee represents the agency’s statewide mandate, as well as its motto of “Truth, Bravery, Integrity.” At the bottom, the flags of Tennessee and the United States are linked to show the necessary interdependence of TBI’s work with other states and federal agencies.

Merrill, Wisconsin Police Department

Merrill, Wisconsin, is colloquially known as the City of Parks due to its 15 outdoor recreational areas. The nickname is so synonymous with the city that it proudly is displayed on the service patch of the Merrill Police Department. The vista in the center of the patch depicts the historic Lincoln County Courthouse as seen through the trees when entering the city from the South. The patch’s light-blue background symbolizes the Wisconsin River, along which the city was founded in the mid-19th century.

Cave City, Kentucky Police Department

True to its name, Cave City, Kentucky, is in close proximity to the world’s longest known system of caves, the over-390-mile Mammoth Cave National Park. Visitors to the park fuel the tourism industry on which the city thrives. As such, the patch of the Cave City Police Department pays homage to the caves with the stalactites hanging from above. Also depicted on the patch are the rolling hills of Kentucky and a layout of the commonwealth superimposed by the two men portrayed on the Seal of Kentucky.

Desert Hawk Fugitive Task Force

The Desert Hawk Fugitive Task Force was founded in 1992 as a joint effort between the FBI’s Phoenix, Arizona, office and local law enforcement agencies to target violent fugitives and repeat offenders for arrest. The task force currently is staffed by two special agents and members of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, Mesa Police Department, and Scottsdale Police Department. Its diamond-shaped patch features a vigilant eagle over a background of the sun rising above the desert. The bottom of the patch depicts a set of handcuffs, a symbol of the task force’s great success since its inception.

Colorado State University Police Department

The patch of the Colorado State University Police Department in Fort Collins features the school’s prominent stone-columned Administration Building as seen from the south end of the Oval, an expansive park one-quarter mile around. The Oval has been a center of activity on the campus since 1909 and is lined with 65 American elm trees, some of which are depicted on the police department patch. A number of other academic and administrative buildings line this green area, the oldest of which was built in 1881, 11 years after the university’s founding.

Georgia Police Department

The traditionally shaped patch of the Elberton, Georgia, Police Department prominently features the city’s seal in its center. The middle depicts an outline of Elbert County, for which Elberton is the seat of government, along with a smaller outline of the state. The red and white stripes against a blue background with stars embody the patriotic sentiments of the community. At the foreground of the seal is a representation of the city’s churches, courts, and granite industry. Elberton is considered the “Granite Capital of the World,” producing more granite products annually than anywhere else.

Media, Pennsylvania Police Departments

The borough of Media, Pennsylvania, was incorporated in 1850 and serves as the seat of government for Delaware County. Located 12 miles west of Philadelphia, the borough is one the few areas in the country that has used the same trolley system continuously since the turn of the 20th century. This still-active trolley is depicted on the patch of the Media Police Department alongside the area’s rich Victorian architecture. The depiction also serves as Media’s seal, which proudly states the borough is “Everybody’s Hometown.”

Illinois Police Department

In the background of the Bartonville, Illinois, Police Department patch is an outline of the state with a star indicating Bartonville’s location. The rocket depicted on the left is the symbol of Limestone Community High School, whose art students designed the patch, while the steel ladle on the right represents the Keystone Steel and Wire Company. The large building at the bottom represents the Peoria State Mental Hospital, opened in 1902 and closed 70 years later.

Astoria, Oregon Police Department

The Astoria, Oregon, Police Department was instituted in 1879 and is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the western United States. The patch of its police department prominently depicts the Astoria Column, built in 1920 to commemorate the end of the railroad in the West. The column, which overlooks the city, is modeled after Trajan’s column in Rome. In the background is a section of the Astoria-Megler Bridge.

Closter, New Jersey Police Department

Closter, New Jersey, was settled in 1704 and was incorporated as a borough 200 years later. Its police department patch depicts a horseman. On November 20, 1776, a farmer witnessed 5,000 British troops landing at Closter Dock on the Hudson River and rode nine miles south to warn the Continental Army at Fort Lee, allowing for the Americans’ successful retreat ahead of the British advance.

Coalinga, California Police Department

Coalinga, California, was founded in 1888 as “Coaling Station A” for the Southern Pacific railroad. Its history is founded upon the oil derricks depicted on the patch of its police department. Since the late-19th century, the city has played a key role in California’s oil production. Coalinga is located near California’s South Coast Ranges, also depicted on the city’s police patch.

Manchester, Connecticut Police Department

The interesting shape of the Manchester, Connecticut, Police Department patch resembles a white mulberry leaf, commonly fed upon by the silkworms providing the silk that contributed to the growth, culture, and fame of the town. Named after the major textile center in England, Manchester was the center of the silk industry throughout the 19th and early 20th century.

Port Aransas, Texas Police Departments

The patch of the Port Aransas, Texas, Police Department prominently features a marlin jumping from the waters of the nearby Gulf of Mexico, representing the city’s popularity with avid sports fishermen. Beach tourists and college students on spring break also flock to Port Aransas annually, increasing the city’s population of 3,500 to as much as 60,000 in the summer months.

Anson County (North Carolina) Sheriff’s Office

Anson County, North Carolina is located on the southern border of the state and makes up 553 square miles of rural countryside. Established in 1750, the county initially stretched from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River. The patch of the Anson County Sheriff’s Office depicts a vast pine forest amidst a wide open, blue sky and one of the rivers that border the county. Also featured is a soaring bald eagle, often found along the area’s rivers.

Port Huron (Michigan) Police Department

The Port Huron (Michigan) Police Department was established in 1881 and is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Its patch proudly depicts these achievements alongside the historic Fort Gratiot Lighthouse, the first of its kind in Michigan. Built in 1829, the lighthouse marks the channel into the St. Clair River from Lake Huron and is still active. Port Huron is considered the “Maritime Capital of the Great Lakes.”

Estes Park, Colorado, Police Department

The Estes Park, Colorado, Police Department patch highlights the town’s location as the gateway to the 265,000–acre Rocky Mountain National Park. Each summer the park receives over 3 million visitors who tour the majestic and rugged mountain peaks and valleys. The patch features one of the area’s most abundant wildlife species, the 5-point bull elk, with snow-capped Rocky Mountains in the background and the Colorado State seal in the foreground.

Dixon, Illinois, Police Department

The patch of the Dixon, Illinois, Police Department represents several aspects of the town’s history. Across the top, a white arch symbolizes Dixon’s War Memorial Arch, and white letters state the town’s founding year of 1830. The patch’s border proudly highlights Dixon as the hometown of 40th President Ronald Reagan. Finally, the center graphics display the American and Illinois State fl ags beneath the bald eagle, honoring the state and nation that the department serves.

Oxford, Pennsylvania, Police Department

The patch of the Oxford, Pennsylvania, Police Department depicts historical landmarks located throughout Oxford. The red building represents the train station that housed the police department from the 1950s until 2009. The tree recalls the 300-year old “William Penn Oak,” located in the center of town. The foreground includes the town clock from Oxford’s business district; its hands remain fixed at 9:11 as a tribute to all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

Coos Bay, Oregon

Coos Bay, Oregon, is the largest deep-water shipping port between San Francisco, California, and Portland, Oregon. As such, the city’s police department patch illustrates the town’s importance to the West Coast shipping industry. Log ships and tug boats, like those featured in the center of the patch, routinely maneuver through the city’s historical industrial bay.

Jefferson Township, New Jersey, Police Department

The patch of the Jefferson Township, New Jersey, Police Department centers on the naming of the department’s jurisdiction. The township was incorporated in 1804, the same year as Thomas Jefferson’s recorded inauguration as the third president of the United States. As such, the patch displays a profile bust of Thomas Jefferson, intersecting U.S. and New Jersey flags, and the year 1804.

San Francisco, California, Police Department

The central emblem on the patch of the San Francisco, California, Police Department depicts a phoenix, a mythological bird. According to ancient mythology, a phoenix’s tears have magical healing powers, and the creature experiences rebirth from its own ashes after death. Like the phoenix, San Francisco rose from the ashes after a devastating fire and earthquake in 1906. In the gold ribbon below the graphic reads the city’s motto, which translates to “Gold in Peace, Iron in War.”

Missouri State Highway Patrol

The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s patch displays a replica of the state’s official seal. The center shield features a bald eagle, a grizzly bear, and a crescent moon. Two more grizzly bears representing courage and strength stand on a scroll inscribed with the motto, “Service and Protection.” The helmet illustrates state sovereignty, and the circular band and buckle symbolize the connection between the state and federal governments.

Lacy Lakeview, Texas, Police Department

The patch of the Lacy Lakeview, Texas, Police Department has a blue background, representing awareness, persistence, and justice; the red letters reflect bravery and resilience; and the white circle indicates purity and innocence. An olive branch surrounds the city’s emblem. The red and white star symbolizes the department’s commitment to its community.

Clinton, Connecticut, Police Department

The Clinton, Connecticut, Police Department patch prominently displays the town’s official seal, which includes an eagle, an anchor, two flintlock rifles, and a military drum. In the center of the seal, two small images highlight the industries that first supported the town’s early population: a plow, symbolizing agriculture, and a fish, illustrating the fishing community. The year 1939 indicates the date when the Connecticut General Assembly passed legislation to establish the town’s police department.

Hoonah, Alaska, Police Department

The patch of the Hoonah, Alaska, Police Department honors many natural wonders of the city and surrounding areas. Hoonah and nearby Chicagof Island have the highest per-capita grizzly bear population of any city in the world, hence the one in the center. Eagle and raven totem poles honor the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes. The snow-capped mountains capture the scenic landscape of Chicagof Island, and the water beneath them depicts the inland passage to the Pacific Ocean. The fishing boat at the bottom recognizes the importance of the local fishing industry.

Aberdeen, Maryland, Police Department

The Aberdeen, Maryland, Police Department patch focuses on the Maryland state seal as the central image. The graphic displays the farmer and the fisherman, symbols of Maryland’s primary industries during colonial times, standing on either side of the coat of arms for Cecilius Calvert, the 2nd Lord of Baltimore. Calvert was an English colonizer and the first proprietor of Maryland. The banner below the seal displays the Latin motto “Fatti Maschii, Parole Femine,” which translates to “Manly Deeds and Womanly Words.”

Edina, Minnesota, Police Department

The patch of the Edina, Minnesota, Police Department shows the rich history and traditions of the town that the department serves. The central image displays the city’s seal, which it adopted in 1974. The seal recalls the Irish and Scottish immigrants who first settled in the community, as well as the mill they used to process their crops. The cloverleaf design that encompasses these symbols follows the general pattern of the city’s major highways. Below the image, the patch displays 1888 as the city’s year of incorporation.

Talladega, Alabama, Police Department

The Talladega, Alabama, Police Department’s patch reflects the city’s heritage and honors the Creek Indians. Talladega is a Creek Indian word, which translates into English as “border town.” Prior to the town’s incorporation, it served for hundreds of years as a Creek Indian village.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe, New Mexico, is the oldest capital in the United States. On the patch of its police department, the shield depicts the castle from Juan de Onate, Spanish conquistador and explorer; the lion representing Diego de Vargas, who recaptured the city from the Pueblo Indians; and the Mexican Eagle.

Lake City, South Carolina, Police Department

The patch of the Lake City, South Carolina, Police Department is in the shape of the state and displays the half-moon and palmetto tree, like South Carolina’s flag. The Challenger space shuttle honors Ron McNair, an astronaut from Lake City. Rays of the sun feature the words “honor,” “justice,” “peace,” “integrity,” and “respect,” character traits of a police officer.

Gladwin, Michigan, Police Department

At the right of the patch of the Gladwin, Michigan, Police Department, a cedar tree represents the logging industry, as well as the fact that the city of Gladwin originally was called the village of Cedar. The gear represents the industrial nature of the area. Also featured is a silhouette of the state of Michigan with the location of Gladwin identified.

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) patch depicts an Osage Indian warrior’s shield crossed by a peace pipe and an olive branch, derived from the Oklahoma state flag. An eagle, symbolizing vigilance, stands atop the shield, and the microscope and scales of justice on either side represent criminal investigation and criminal justice. The OSBI’s founding year is located beneath the seal.

Cary, North Carolina, Police Department

The patch of the Cary, North Carolina, Police Department was developed in 1996 by a local artist. The state is depicted in the center of the patch, superimposed by a clock that stands in the city’s historic downtown. The triangle represents the area of the state where Cary is located—between Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, known as the Research Triangle Park.

Hope, Arkansas, Police Department

The patch for the Hope, Arkansas, Police Department depicts the city’s oldest building, its 1912 train depot, adjacent to railroad tracks. These serve to represent the commerce and social growth brought to Hope’s downtown area by the railroad since 1875, the year the city was established. The patch also proudly indicates that Hope is the birthplace of the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton.

Montana Highway Patrol

The Montana Highway Patrol patch was adopted in 1956 as a tribute to the Vigilantes, the first law enforcement group in the Montana Territory. The Patrol star with the state seal is at the center of the patch, above the Vigilante code, “3-7-77.” Around 1863, the Vigilantes began using the code as they sought to bring peace to the territory. To this day, its true significance remains a mystery.

Shreveport, Louisiana Police Department

Various milestones in the history of Shreveport, Louisiana, are depicted on the patch of its police department. Flowing prominently at the bottom is the Red River, along which Shreveport was founded in 1833. The trees featured in the center represent the logging industry, and the American eagle symbolizes integrity and freedom. To the right is a profile of the Caddo Indian, who once occupied the local territory.

Franklin, New Hampshire Police Department

The city of Franklin, New Hampshire adopted its name in 1820 in honor of Benjamin Franklin. Another famous American statesman, Daniel Webster, is depicted on the patch of the Franklin Police Department. Webster was born in 1782 in a section of Franklin that was then part of Salisbury, New Hampshire. His birthplace has been preserved and is a state historic site.

Ossining (New York) Police Department

The village of Ossining (meaning “stone on stone”), New York, was incorporated in 1813 as Sing Sing. Though the village changed its name in 1901 to avoid confusion with the famous local prison, its police department patch depicts on the upper left the facility’s historic walls. Also shown are the dual arches of a roadway and former aqueduct and a canoe moving down the Hudson River.

County of Plymouth (Massachusetts) Sheriff’s Department

The County of Plymouth, Massachusetts, was established on June 2, 1685, by the General Court of Plymouth Colony. The patch of its sheriff’s department shows the Mayflower at rest after landing its passengers on Plymouth Rock in 1620. Around the ship is a chaplet of 27 pearls, each representing the municipalities that form the county government.

Tulsa, Oklahoma Police Departments

Tulsa, Oklahoma, was once known as “the oil capital of the world.” Its police department’s patch, in the shape of a yield sign, includes a representation of the city’s skyline.

Russellville, Arkansas Police Departments

The patch of the Russellville, Arkansas, Police Department features several symbols significant to the area. These include the arrowhead, atom, landscape, railroad line, ship’s wheel, and cog.

Granite County (Montana) Sheriff’s Office

The Granite County, Montana Sheriff’s Office is housed in the tower of the county jail, in continuous use since it was built in 1896, depicted in the center of the patch. The flag tied with the yellow ribbon shows patriotism and support for men and women serving in the military. The mountains, blue sky, and green grass represent the area’s beauty and cleanliness.

Exeter (New Hampshire) Police Department

The patch of the Exeter, New Hampshire Police Department depicts the Exeter Powder House, built in 1771 and used to store gun powder during the Revolutionary War. Exeter served as the “Revolutionary War Capital” of the state, as denoted on the patch. In 1776, the New Hampshire State Constitution was signed in Exeter.

Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control

The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control patch is in the state’s distinct boot-like shape. At the center, the Louisiana seal shows a pelican, the state bird, with its head turned to the left in a nest while feeding its three young.

Wayland (Massachusetts) Police Department

The patch of the Wayland, Massachusetts Police Department depicts a historic scene. Pilgrims are waving a symbolic white cloth as the East Sudbury Plantation, which later became Wayland, was created.

Cape Elizabeth, Maine and Cortland

The patch of the Cape Elizabeth, Maine Police Department features the scales of justice and the Portland Head Light. The oldest lighthouse in Maine, it was commissioned by George Washington in 1791 and has guided maritime traffic for over 200 years.

New York Police Departments

Cortland, New York is called the Crown City because of its location in the center of seven valleys in the middle of the state. The patch of its police department depicts this, as well as the city’s role in importing and exporting items by river. Also featured are three prominent buildings in Cortland.

Fredericksburg, Virginia Police Departments

The city of Fredericksburg, Virginia is rich in history. The patch of its police department contains many symbols that honor its British colonial heritage and its significant role in America’s past, present, and future.

Fayetteville, West Virginia Police Departments

The Fayetteville, West Virginia Police Department’s patch has a depiction of the New River Gorge Bridge, the tallest in the Western Hemisphere at 876 feet above the water. It spans the New River, the second oldest, behind the Nile, in the world.

Reading, Ohio Police Departments

The patch of the Reading, Ohio, Police Department shows a rainbow bridge, the first in Ohio and one of four remaining nationwide. Also depicted are the flags of the United States and Ohio. Below the flags is the city’s seal, which contains the year the community was founded and the German words for “We try our best.”

Pocatello, Idaho Police Departments

The background of the Pocatello, Idaho, Police Department patch features a depiction of the snow-topped mountains and trees surrounding the city, as well as the year the agency was established. The department’s police badge, in the center of the patch, contains the state seal.

Yankton, South Dakota Police Departments

Yankton, South Dakota Police Department’s patch reflects the city’s history as the first capitol of Dakota Territory in 1861. The riverboat, chapel, and hospital also serve as reminders of Yankton’s past, as does Discovery Bridge, representing the trek of Lewis and Clark up the Missouri River.

Merriam, Kansas Police Departments

The patch of the Merriam, Kansas Police Department features a depiction of a train, representing both the beginning and the great success of the city as the town grew upon the arrival of the railroad. To the left of the train is a picture of the Merriam Depot. The tracks still operate today.

University of Delaware Police Departments

The University of Delaware, in the city of Newark, was established in 1743. The patch of its police department depicts Memorial Hall, erected by citizens as the state’s World War I memorial and listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. It served as the university library from 1924 to 1963 and now houses the Department of English.

Bradenton, Florida Police Departments

The city of Bradenton, Florida, incorporated in 1903, is located on the south side of Tampa Bay and is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and the Manatee River. The patch of its police department features the United States, Florida, and Bradenton flags, which symbolize the agency’s service to its country, state, and city.

Ridgetop (Tennessee) Police Department

The patch of the Ridgetop, Tennessee, Police Department features a train emerging from a railroad tunnel, constructed in 1905 and one of the longest self-supporting tunnels in the world. When completed, it opened a direct line between Louisville, Kentucky, and Nashville and brought expansion, both in population and economy.

Jefferson County (Washington) Sheriff’s Office

Jefferson County, Washington, is located in the northwest corner of the state, as well as the continental U.S. The patch of its police department features the Olympic Mountain Range, along with 7,800-foot Mt. Olympus, a majestic old tree, and a river representing any one of the dozens on the Olympic Peninsula.

Paducah, Kentucky and Berlin, Wisconsin Police Departments

The patch of the Paducah, Kentucky, Police Department depicts Chief Paduke of the Chickasaw Indians, who lived and hunted in the location of the city. Legend has it that he met with George Rogers Clark when the famous soldier visited the area.

Wisconsin Police Departments

The Berlin, Wisconsin, Police Department patch features the outline of the state with its beautiful hills and sunsets. The city calls itself the “Fur and Leather Capital” because it serves as the home to many such stores, as represented by the large buck.

Payson, Arizona Police Departments

The Payson, Arizona, Police Department’s patch depicts an elk against the pine tree-covered skyline of the Mogollon Rim, a stunning geographical wonder that stretches for 200 miles across central Arizona. A place of abundant wildlife and a plethora of outdoor activities, Payson sits in the heart of the Rim, which attracts visitors from all over the world to see its panoramic views.

Toccoa, Georgia Police Departments

Sectioned into four unique squares, the patch of the Toccoa, Georgia, Police Department patch represents the city, state, and nation that the agency protects. The green and white “T” graphic displays the city logo; its shape mimics the picturesque Toccoa Falls illustrated in the bottom left section of the patch. The bottom right depicts another Georgian geographical wonder, the Currahee Mountain, named for the Cherokee word for “stand alone.”

Starkville (Mississippi) Police Department

The Starkville, Mississippi, Police Department’s patch displays symbols of both United States and state pride. The top image, a bald eagle, recognizes patriotism and courage. The magnolia, Mississippi’s state flower, is depicted in full boom, encircled by double yellow lines that represent the department’s personnel. Finally, the United States and Mississippi flags surround the magnolia to pay homage to the nation and state the department serves.

Mineral County (Nevada) Sheriff’s Office

Nevada’s official nickname, the “Silver State,” and its unofficial nicknames the “Battle Born State” and the “Sagebrush State” are on the patch of the Mineral County, Nevada, Sheriff’s Office. The central emblem contains the sagebrush, the state flower, on the bottom half, and the famous landmark Mt. Grant on the top; a silver circle encases the emblem, which honors Nevada’s rich history with silver mining. The words “Battle Born” at the top recall Nevada’s entry into statehood during the Civil War.

Officer Victor Ortiz

Officer Victor Ortiz of the New Jersey Transit Police Department pulled an individual to safety just seconds before a train arrived. He jeopardized his life to save someone who wanted to end his own.

Circle Knife 1

Offenders may attempt to use this circle knife, posing a serious threat to law enforcement officers. The knife has a leather sheath and a metal blade with a plastic grip. Offenders may use it as a key chain or carry it separately as a knife.

Circle Knife 3

Offenders may attempt to use this circle knife, posing a serious threat to law enforcement officers. The knife has a leather sheath and a metal blade with a plastic grip. Offenders may use it as a key chain or carry it separately as a knife.

Circle Knife 2

Offenders may attempt to use this circle knife, posing a serious threat to law enforcement officers. The knife has a leather sheath and a metal blade with a plastic grip. Offenders may use it as a key chain or carry it separately as a knife.

Orange County Peace Officers’ Memorial 1

The Orange County Peace Officers’ Memorial opened in Santa Ana, California, in 1986. The monument originally honored 26 fallen officers, beginning with the first Orange County peace officer, killed in 1912.

Orange County Peace Officers’ Memorial 2

The blue laser over the Orange County Peace Officers’ Memorial represents “The Thin Blue Line.”

Orange County Peace Officers’ Memorial 3

Sheriff Sandra Hutchens speaks at the 2016 Orange County Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony. Photo provided by Miguel Vasconcellos.

Officer Jamie Mudge

Officer Jamie Mudge of the FBI Police in Clarksburg, West Virginia rescued eight people—including adults and young children—stranded in a river, swimming against a strong current to offer assistance.

Coin Key Chain

Offenders may attempt to use this weapon against law enforcement officers. The metal coin appears to be a normal silver dollar key chain, but houses a knife, which may vary in style and type of blade.

Mr. Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. and Mr. Stephen Brooks Leave FBI Headquarters, Washington, D.C.

Mr. Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. (left), and Mr. Stephen Brooks leave FBI Headquarters, Washington, D.C., on an important “assignment.” Mr. Zimbalist, as Inspector Lew Erskine, and Mr. Brooks, as Special Agent Jim Rhodes, play the leading roles in the new ABC television series, “The FBI,” which is scheduled for viewing in color by the TV public beginning September 19, 1965.

Officer Michael Hogan

Michael Hogan of the Arlington, Massachusetts Police Department helped save a man’s life by administering CPR after the man went into cardiac arrest during a men’s hockey league.

Key Chain

Law enforcement officers must be aware that offenders may attempt to use this item against them. This weapon appears to be a key chain, but houses a blade and bottle opener.

Lighter Knife

This working lighter conceals an automatic knife. Offenders may attempt to use such a weapon against law enforcement officers, posing serious safety concerns.

Officer Pat Hopkins

Officer Pat Hopkins, Corporal Brett Kikendall, and Corporal Kevin Clinton of the Gainesville, Florida Police Department together saved the life of an adult woman with a disability who was trapped in a house fire.

Corporal Brett Kikendall

Officer Pat Hopkins, Corporal Brett Kikendall, and Corporal Kevin Clinton of the Gainesville, Florida Police Department together saved the life of an adult woman with a disability who was trapped in a house fire.

Corporal Kevin Clinton

Officer Pat Hopkins, Corporal Brett Kikendall, and Corporal Kevin Clinton of the Gainesville, Florida Police Department together saved the life of an adult woman with a disability who was trapped in a house fire.

Photo from the Archives Officer with Girl and Puppy

This photo appeared in the August 1965 issue in an article titled “Improve Your Department’s Image—With a Good Annual Report.” The caption read, “Information relating to humane treatment of animals and the department’s work with children adds appeal and public interest to annual reports.”

Improvised Shotgun

This handmade weapon does not appear threatening. It may present as a hidden danger because applied pressure could discharge the loaded shotgun shell. An unknown subject discarded this item at a driver’s license checkpoint in Cottonwood, Alabama, in 2015.

Improvised Shotgun

This handmade weapon does not appear threatening and does not resemble a firearm. It may present as a hidden danger because applied pressure could discharge the loaded shotgun shell. An unknown subject discarded this item at a driver’s license checkpoint in Cottonwood, Alabama, in 2015.

Improvised Shotgun Firing Pin

This handmade weapon does not appear threatening. It may present as a hidden danger because applied pressure could discharge the loaded shotgun shell. An unknown subject discarded this item at a driver’s license checkpoint in Cottonwood, Alabama, in 2015.

Improvised Shotgun With Shotgun Shell Inserted

This handmade weapon does not appear threatening. It may present as a hidden danger because applied pressure could discharge the loaded shotgun shell. An unknown subject discarded this item at a driver’s license checkpoint in Cottonwood, Alabama, in 2015.

Officer Steve Walter

Officers Steve Walter and T.J. Jacik of the La Vista, Nebraska Police Department revived a 5-week-old baby who was bleeding from the nose and not breathing.

Officer T.J. Jacik

Officers Steve Walter and T.J. Jacik of the La Vista, Nebraska Police Department revived a 5-week-old baby who was bleeding from the nose and not breathing.

Photo from the Archives: Lad Meets the Law, November 1957

A young boy meets a friendly policeman. This photograph, depicting one glimpse of the daily duties of one police officer, portrays a moment in law enforcement and public relations.

Can Safe

This can safe opens at the bottom to store items inside. Offenders may use cans of various sizes to store weapons; therefore, officers should know about the possible risk such items may pose.

Chasing the Dragon: The Life of an Opiate Addict

In an effort to help educate students and young adults about the dangers of opioid addiction, the FBI and DEA unveiled a documentary called Chasing the Dragon: The Life of an Opiate Addict at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. in February 2016 before an audience of educational leaders from the region.

Officer Dustin Clinkscales

Officer Dustin Clinkscales of the Austin, Texas, Police Department performed the Heimlich maneuver on a woman driver he had stopped who was having difficulty breathing and may have been choking, dislodging a piece of food from her throat.

Book Safe

Offenders may attempt to hide a weapon in a book safe similar to the one pictured. The pages are one solid piece with a pocket hollowed out of the inside. Law enforcement officers must be aware of this potentially dangerous item.

Officer Ryan Nielsen

Officers Ryan Nielsen and Autumn Soto of the Mesquite, Texas Police Department pulled an unconscious driver who had crashed and was on fire out of his vehicle, putting out the flames and tending to his broken leg.

Officer Autumn Soto

Officers Ryan Nielsen and Autumn Soto of the Mesquite, Texas Police Department pulled an unconscious driver who had crashed and was on fire out of his vehicle, putting out the flames and tending to his broken leg.

Money Clip 1

This metal money clip conceals a blade, nail file, and scissors. Offenders may attempt to use it against law enforcement officers.

Money Clip 2

This metal money clip conceals a blade, nail file, and scissors. Offenders may attempt to use it against law enforcement officers.

Money Clip 3

This metal money clip conceals a blade, nail file, and scissors. Offenders may attempt to use it against law enforcement officers.

Money Clip 4

This metal money clip conceals a blade, nail file, and scissors. Offenders may attempt to use it against law enforcement officers.

Oklahoma Law Enforcement Memorial 1

Built on the west grounds of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety Headquarters in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Memorial is the first permanent monument built in the United States to honor all fallen officers of a state.

Oklahoma Law Enforcement Memorial 2

Built on the west grounds of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety Headquarters in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Memorial is the first permanent monument built in the United States to honor all fallen officers of a state.

Oklahoma Law Enforcement Memorial 3

Built on the west grounds of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety Headquarters in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Memorial is the first permanent monument built in the United States to honor all fallen officers of a state.

Deputy Joseph Trimboli

Deputies Joseph Trimboli and Eric Keyes of the Okaloosa County, Florida Sheriff’s Office rescued a 45-year-old man who was on fire inside his car following a crash, pulling him through a broken window as the car became fully engulfed.

Deputy Eric Keyes

Deputies Joseph Trimboli and Eric Keyes of the Okaloosa County, Florida Sheriff’s Office rescued a 45-year-old man who was on fire inside his car following a crash, pulling him through a broken window as the car became fully engulfed.

Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial

Dedicated in 1998, the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial is located on the state capitol grounds in Madison.

Trooper Joshua Kim

Trooper Joshua Kim of the Maryland State Police was on patrol when he saved a man who was trying to commit suicide by climbing over a concrete wall separating a roadway from a river 90 feet below.

Belt Buckle 1

This item appears to be a belt buckle but actually is a knife blade. The blade folds under the handle, which can be stored in the front of the belt buckle. Law enforcement officers should be aware that offenders may attempt to use this unusual weapon.

Belt Buckle 2

This item appears to be a belt buckle but actually is a knife blade. The blade folds under the handle, which can be stored in the front of the belt buckle. Law enforcement officers should be aware that offenders may attempt to use this unusual weapon.

Belt Buckle 3

This item appears to be a belt buckle but actually is a knife blade. The blade folds under the handle, which can be stored in the front of the belt buckle. Law enforcement officers should be aware that offenders may attempt to use this unusual weapon.

Polk County, Florida, Sheriff’s Office Memorial

Dedicated in January 2011, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Memorial pays tribute to the law enforcement officers and their K-9 partners who paid the ultimate price while serving the citizens of Polk County, Florida.

Polk County, Florida, Sheriff’s Office Memorial

Dedicated in January 2011, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Memorial pays tribute to the law enforcement officers and their K-9 partners who paid the ultimate price while serving the citizens of Polk County, Florida.

Polk County, Florida, Sheriff’s Office Memorial

Dedicated in January 2011, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Memorial pays tribute to the law enforcement officers and their K-9 partners who paid the ultimate price while serving the citizens of Polk County, Florida.

Knife Gun 2

Law enforcement officers should be aware that offenders may attempt to use this unusual weapon. This folding knife is capable of firing a single .22 long rifle cartridge.

Knife Gun 1

Law enforcement officers should be aware that offenders may attempt to use this unusual weapon. This folding knife is capable of firing a single .22 long rifle cartridge.

Knife Gun 3

Law enforcement officers should be aware that offenders may attempt to use this unusual weapon. This folding knife is capable of firing a single .22 long rifle cartridge.

Knife Gun 4

Law enforcement officers should be aware that offenders may attempt to use this unusual weapon. This folding knife is capable of firing a single .22 long rifle cartridge.

Missoula Law Enforcement Memorial 4

The Missoula Law Enforcement Memorial was unveiled on July 22, 2000. This memorial is a lasting tribute to the sacrifices made by Missoula fallen officers and their families.

Missoula Law Enforcement Memorial 2

The Missoula Law Enforcement Memorial was unveiled on July 22, 2000. This memorial is a lasting tribute to the sacrifices made by Missoula fallen officers and their families.

Missoula Law Enforcement Memorial 3

The Missoula Law Enforcement Memorial was unveiled on July 22, 2000. This memorial is a lasting tribute to the sacrifices made by Missoula fallen officers and their families.

Missoula Law Enforcement Memorial 1

The Missoula Law Enforcement Memorial was unveiled on July 22, 2000. This memorial is a lasting tribute to the sacrifices made by Missoula fallen officers and their families.

Folding Knife 2

Law enforcement officers should be aware that offenders may attempt to use this small folding knife. This stainless steel item is approximately the size of a credit card and extremely thin and lightweight. Individuals can easily secure the blade close to their body.

Folding Knife 2

Law enforcement officers should be aware that offenders may attempt to use this small folding knife. This stainless steel item is approximately the size of a credit card and extremely thin and lightweight. Individuals can easily secure the blade close to their body.

Folding Knife 3

Law enforcement officers should be aware that offenders may attempt to use this small folding knife. This stainless steel item is approximately the size of a credit card and extremely thin and lightweight. Individuals can easily secure the blade close to their body.

Florida Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Memorial 2

Dedicated in January 2011, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Memorial pays tribute to the law enforcement officers and their K-9 partners who paid the ultimate price while serving the citizens of Polk County, Florida.

Florida Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Memorial 1

Dedicated in January 2011, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Memorial pays tribute to the law enforcement officers and their K-9 partners who paid the ultimate price while serving the citizens of Polk County, Florida.

Florida Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Memorial 3

Dedicated in January 2011, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Memorial pays tribute to the law enforcement officers and their K-9 partners who paid the ultimate price while serving the citizens of Polk County, Florida.

Officer Pierce

Officers Brian Pierce and Ryan Myers of the Cleveland Clinic Police Department helped save an intoxicated man who said he was attempting suicide.

Officer Myers

Officers Brian Pierce and Ryan Myers of the Cleveland Clinic Police Department helped save an intoxicated man who said he was attempting suicide.

Inconspicuous Handcuff Key 3

This handcuff key, well-designed for concealment, is approximately ¾ inch in length. With a small clip, the key easily attaches to clothing and has low visibility due to its non-reflective matte. It fits handcuffs manufactured by various companies. Law enforcement officers should be aware that offenders may attempt to hide and use this key.

Inconspicuous Handcuff Key 2

This handcuff key, well-designed for concealment, is approximately ¾ inch in length. With a small clip, the key easily attaches to clothing and has low visibility due to its non-reflective matte. It fits handcuffs manufactured by various companies. Law enforcement officers should be aware that offenders may attempt to hide and use this key.

Inconspicuous Handcuff Key 4

This handcuff key, well-designed for concealment, is approximately ¾ inch in length. With a small clip, the key easily attaches to clothing and has low visibility due to its non-reflective matte. It fits handcuffs manufactured by various companies. Law enforcement officers should be aware that offenders may attempt to hide and use this key.

Inconspicuous Handcuff Key 1

This handcuff key, well-designed for concealment, is approximately ¾ inch in length. With a small clip, the key easily attaches to clothing and has low visibility due to its non-reflective matte. It fits handcuffs manufactured by various companies. Law enforcement officers should be aware that offenders may attempt to hide and use this key.

Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial 1

The Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial is located in front of the John W. Bizzack Law Enforcement Complex at the Department of Criminal Justice Training Center in Richmond, Kentucky.

Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial 2

The Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial is located in front of the John W. Bizzack Law Enforcement Complex at the Department of Criminal Justice Training Center in Richmond, Kentucky.

Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial 3

The Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial is located in front of the John W. Bizzack Law Enforcement Complex at the Department of Criminal Justice Training Center in Richmond, Kentucky.

Delaware County Law Enforcement Memorial 3

A group of officers who recognized the need to memorialize the fallen officers of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, established the Delaware County Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation in 1998.

Delaware County Law Enforcement Memorial 2

A group of officers who recognized the need to memorialize the fallen officers of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, established the Delaware County Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation in 1998.

Delaware County Law Enforcement Memorial 1

A group of officers who recognized the need to memorialize the fallen officers of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, established the Delaware County Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation in 1998.

Trooper Benavidez

Troopers James Hearne and Ruben Benavidez of the New Jersey State Police performed the Heimlich maneuver on a 13-year-old boy with special needs who was choking and not breathing, clearing the obstruction from the boy’s airway.

Trooper Hearne

Troopers James Hearne and Ruben Benavidez of the New Jersey State Police performed the Heimlich maneuver on a 13-year-old boy with special needs who was choking and not breathing, clearing the obstruction from the boy’s airway.

Officer Minor

Officer Kevin Minor of the St. Louis County, Missouri Police Department rescued an elderly man with no legs who was lying on the floor having difficulty breathing and who could not escape his smoke-filled apartment.

Oregon Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, Salem, Oregon 1

The Oregon Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Memorial was dedicated on May 15, 2000. The memorial was moved to the grounds of the new Public Safety Academy in Salem, Oregon, and was rededicated on May 11, 2006.

Oregon Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, Salem, Oregon 3

The Oregon Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Memorial was dedicated on May 15, 2000. The memorial was moved to the grounds of the new Public Safety Academy in Salem, Oregon, and was rededicated on May 11, 2006.

Oregon Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, Salem, Oregon 2

The Oregon Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Memorial was dedicated on May 15, 2000. The memorial was moved to the grounds of the new Public Safety Academy in Salem, Oregon, and was rededicated on May 11, 2006.

Officer Ryan

Officers Shamus Ryan and Aaron Penning of the Rochester, Minnesota Police Department saved the lives of a woman and her five small children who were trapped in an apartment fire.

Officer Penning

Officers Shamus Ryan and Aaron Penning of the Rochester, Minnesota Police Department saved the lives of a woman and her five small children who were trapped in an apartment fire.

Deputy Stephen Romanik

Deputy Stephen Romanik of the Chautauqua County, New York Sheriff’s Office worked with a citizen to extract a 28-year-old female who was pinned in her car seconds before it became fully engulfed in flames.

European Law Enforcement Officers Memorial 3

Unveiled in 2011, the European Law Enforcement Officers Memorial located at Europol Headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands, is a steel sculpture created by Hungarian artist Apolka Eros and donated by the National Police of Hungary.

European Law Enforcement Officers Memorial 1

Unveiled in 2011, the European Law Enforcement Officers Memorial located at Europol Headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands, is a steel sculpture created by Hungarian artist Apolka Eros and donated by the National Police of Hungary.

European Law Enforcement Officers Memorial 2

Unveiled in 2011, the European Law Enforcement Officers Memorial located at Europol Headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands, is a steel sculpture created by Hungarian artist Apolka Eros and donated by the National Police of Hungary.

Trooper William Kirkman

Trooper William Kirkman of the Wyoming Highway Patrol helped free two young children who were pinned in an all-terrain vehicle that had crashed into a creek and were up to their necks in water.

Minnesota Peace Officers Memorial 1

The Minnesota Peace Officers Memorial, which pays tribute to 270 officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, is located in St. Paul, at the base of the State Capital Mall.

Minnesota Peace Officers Memorial 2

The Minnesota Peace Officers Memorial, which pays tribute to 270 officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, is located in St. Paul, at the base of the State Capital Mall.

Minnesota Peace Officers Memorial 3

The Minnesota Peace Officers Memorial, which pays tribute to 270 officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, is located in St. Paul, at the base of the State Capital Mall.

Sergeant Dave Kromschroeder

Sergeant Dave Kromschroeder of the Richfield, Minnesota Police Department took lifesaving measures to help rescue and revive a 6-year-old girl who was unconscious after falling into a pool during a major winter snowstorm.

Officer Michael J. Clark

Officer Michael J. Clark of the Santa Rosa, California Police Department pulled a 270-pound man to safety from his burning car after it crashed during pursuit.

Sergeant Brad Edmonds

Sergeant Brad Edmonds of the Altus, Oklahoma Police Department helped guide to safety two people during a residential fire.

Sergeant Investigator Joel Heap

Sergeant Investigator Joel Heap of the Elbert County, Colorado Sheriff’s Office rescued his neighbors—including a pregnant woman, her 3-year-old daughter, and two family pets—from a burning home.

St. Petersburg, Florida, Police Department Memorial 2

On October 13, 2012, the St. Petersburg, Florida, Police Department Memorial was dedicated during a public ceremony. This monument honoring fallen officers took several years to plan.

St. Petersburg, Florida, Police Department Memorial 1

On October 13, 2012, the St. Petersburg, Florida, Police Department Memorial was dedicated during a public ceremony. This monument honoring fallen officers took several years to plan.

Patrolman Charles Turcotte

Patrolman Charles Turcotte of the Norton, Massachusetts Police Department rescued a woman who was unable to exit a burning car that had crashed.

Chief Anthony M. Kuklinski

Chief Anthony M. Kuklinski of the Spring City, Pennsylvania Police Department rescued an elderly woman and her son from an apartment fire.

Idaho Peace Officers’ Memorial

The Idaho Peace Officers’ Memorial, located in Meridian, was dedicated on May 15, 1998. The memorial stands in a grassy field in front of the Idaho State Headquarters Building, eight miles from Boise.

Officer Traci Hall

Sergeant Brad Kusmirek and Officers Traci Hall, Kevin Lagos, and Aaron Wolfram of the Hudson, Wisconsin Police Department pulled a man to safety when he was threatening to jump off of a local bridge into the river below.

Sergeant Brad Kusmirek

Sergeant Brad Kusmirek and Officers Traci Hall, Kevin Lagos, and Aaron Wolfram of the Hudson, Wisconsin Police Department pulled a man to safety when he was threatening to jump off of a local bridge into the river below.

Officer Kevin Lagos

Sergeant Brad Kusmirek and Officers Traci Hall, Kevin Lagos, and Aaron Wolfram of the Hudson, Wisconsin Police Department pulled a man to safety when he was threatening to jump off of a local bridge into the river below.

Lexington County, South Carolina

On May 17, 2012, in the Lexington Municipal Conference Center, community leaders, law enforcement officers, families, and friends honored those who lost their lives in the line of duty by dedicating the Lexington County Law Enforcement Memorial.

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On May 17, 2012, in the Lexington Municipal Conference Center, community leaders, law enforcement officers, families, and friends honored those who lost their lives in the line of duty by dedicating the Lexington County Law Enforcement Memorial.

Officer Gerald Wells

Officer First Class Gerald Wells of the FBI Police in Clarksburg, West Virginia freed a 6-year-old girl from a submerged all terrain vehicle that had crashed in a stream and then stopped her bleeding wound.

Officer Keysha Bryant

Officers Gary Schoon and Keysha Bryant of the Smyrna, Tennessee Police Department dove into frigid water to rescue a man whose boat was sinking and who could not swim.

Officer Gary Schoon

Officers Gary Schoon and Keysha Bryant of the Smyrna, Tennessee Police Department dove into frigid water to rescue a man whose boat was sinking and who could not swim.

California Highway Patrol Memorial Fountain 2

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Memorial Fountain is located at the heart of the CHP Academy in Sacramento. On the day after a CHP officer is killed in the line of duty, a fellow officer rings a memorial bell.

California Highway Patrol Memorial Fountain 3

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Memorial Fountain is located at the heart of the CHP Academy in Sacramento. The memorial resembles the CHP star-shaped badge with an eagle in the center.

California Highway Patrol Memorial Fountain 1

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Memorial Fountain is located at the heart of the CHP Academy in Sacramento. The memorial resembles the CHP star-shaped badge with an eagle in the center.

Corporal Michael Patterson

Corporal Michael Patterson, Deputy Casey Bruce, and Deputy Phillip Smith of the Lee County, Mississippi Sheriff’s Department dived into a lake to locate a drowning man who was underwater. The man later passed away.

Deputy Phillip Smith

Corporal Michael Patterson, Deputy Casey Bruce, and Deputy Phillip Smith of the Lee County, Mississippi Sheriff’s Department dived into a lake to locate a drowning man who was underwater. The man later passed away.

Deputy Casey Bruce

Corporal Michael Patterson, Deputy Casey Bruce, and Deputy Phillip Smith of the Lee County, Mississippi Sheriff’s Department dived into a lake to locate a drowning man who was underwater. The man later passed away.

Law Enforcement Memorial Park - Baldwin County, Alabama

Dedicated on June 15, 2001, the Law Enforcement Memorial Park honors officers who gave their lives in the line of duty.

Officer Francis Fleming

Officer Francis Fleming of the Jackson, Alabama Police Department revived a man who was unresponsive and not breathing.

Officer Cindy Romancito

Officer Cindy Romancito of the Gallup, New Mexico Police Department entered a burning car that had driven off the road and freed the driver by cutting the seatbelt with a knife, shortly before the car became engulfed in flames.

Brighton Police Memorial

After visiting the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial in Washington, D.C., members of the Brighton, Colorado, Police Department decided to build their own monument.

Deputy Brett Watson

Deputy Brett Watson and Detention Officers Marcus Farley and Matthew Kokernak of the Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Sheriff’s Office revived a motorcyclist who had crashed and was not breathing. They were Bulletin Notes recipients in December 2010.

Officer Marcus Farley

Deputy Brett Watson and Detention Officers Marcus Farley and Matthew Kokernak of the Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Sheriff’s Office revived a motorcyclist who had crashed and was not breathing. They were Bulletin Notes recipients in December 2010.

Officer Matthew Kokernak

Deputy Brett Watson and Detention Officers Marcus Farley and Matthew Kokernak of the Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Sheriff’s Office revived a motorcyclist who had crashed and was not breathing. They were Bulletin Notes recipients in December 2010.

Officer Jeff Fitzgerald

Fairfield Glade, Tennessee Police Department Public Safety Officer Jeff Fitzgerald saved a family of three from a house fire. He was a Bulletin Notes recipient in December 2010.

Deputy Travis Sturgill

Deputies Travis Sturgill and Marc Vieth of the Hall County, Nebraska Sheriff’s Office assisted an officer in regaining control of a prisoner who had taken his firearm during transport. They were Bulletin Notes recipients in November 2010.

Deputy Marc Vieth

Deputies Travis Sturgill and Marc Vieth of the Hall County, Nebraska Sheriff’s Office assisted an officer in regaining control of a prisoner who had taken his firearm during transport. They were Bulletin Notes recipients in November 2010.

Officer Harrison Daniel

Senior Police Officers Harrison Daniel and James Moss of the Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Department of Police Services freed a trapped driver from a car that had crashed. Daniel was a Bulletin Notes recipient in November 2010.

Officer James Moss

Senior Police Officers Harrison Daniel and James Moss of the Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Department of Police Services freed a trapped driver from a car that had crashed. Moss was a Bulletin Notes recipient in November 2010.

Officer Nathan McDonald

Officer Nathan McDonald and Lieutenant Randy Wills of the Grand Prairie, Texas Police Department rescued an elderly man who was trapped inside a house on fire. McDonald was a Bulletin Notes recipient in October 2010.

Lt. Randy Wills

Officer Nathan McDonald and Lieutenant Randy Wills of the Grand Prairie, Texas Police Department rescued an elderly man who was trapped inside a house on fire. Wills was a Bulletin Notes recipient in October 2010.

Officer Ben Kelly

Officer Ben Kelly of the Seattle, Washington Police Department killed a wanted suspect who had murdered three police officers. Kelly was a Bulletin Notes recipient in October 2010.

Sergeant Daniel Shaffery

Sergeant Daniel Shaffery and Officer Frank Salerno of the Little Silver, New Jersey Police Department provided vital aid to a profusely bleeding and severely injured driver of a car that had been penetrated by a tree branch. Shaffery was a Bulletin Notes recipient in September 2010.

Officer Frank Salerno

Sergeant Daniel Shaffery and Officer Frank Salerno of the Little Silver, New Jersey Police Department provided vital aid to a profusely bleeding and severely injured driver of a car that had been penetrated by a tree branch. Salerno was a Bulletin Notes recipient in September 2010.

Deputy Kenneth Koehler

Deputy Kenneth Koehler of the Scott County, Iowa Sheriff’s Office rescued an elderly man who had became trapped in a hole at his farm during a rainstorm. Koehler was a Bulletin Notes recipient in September 2010.

Lt. Dave Doebel

Lieutenant Dave Doebel of the Storm Lake, Iowa Police Department pulled an unconscious driver from a vehicle that had crashed and was on fire. Doebel was a Bulletin Notes recipient in August 2010.

Sergeant William Knight

Sergeant William Knight of the Bradenton, Florida Police Department removed a man from a burning mobile home. Knight was a Bulletin Notes recipient in August 2010.

Patrolman Robert Turner

Patrolmen Robert Turner and Adam Cerminaro and Sergeant Daniel Calicari of the Shrewsbury, New Jersey Police Department rescued a man from a house fire. Turner was a Bulletin Notes recipient in July 2010.

Patrolman Adam Cerminaro

Patrolmen Robert Turner and Adam Cerminaro and Sergeant Daniel Calicari of the Shrewsbury, New Jersey Police Department rescued a man from a house fire. Cerminaro was a Bulletin Notes recipient in July 2010.

Sergeant Daniel Calicari

Patrolmen Robert Turner and Adam Cerminaro and Sergeant Daniel Calicari of the Shrewsbury, New Jersey Police Department rescued a man from a house fire. Calicari was a Bulletin Notes recipient in July 2010.

Officer Jeff Daniels

Jeff Daniels of the Ector County, Texas Independent School District Police Department performed the Heimlich maneuver on a choking victim at a restaurant and revived the patron with CPR. Daniels was a Bulletin Notes recipient in July 2010.

Sergeant Elijah McGee

Sergeant Elijah McGee of the Rock Hill, Missouri Police Department kept flames from engulfing the driver of a vehicle that had crashed and was on fire. McGee was a Bulletin Notes recipient in June 2010.

Officer Heather Stricklin

Officer Heather Stricklin of the Brighton, Colorado Police Department used a blanket and tarp in conjunction with her own body to shield a victim of a vehicle crash from flames. Stricklin was a Bulletin Notes recipient in June 2010.

Lt. John Laux

Lieutenant John Laux and Officer Mark Stojny of the Green Bay, Wisconsin Police Department rescued an intoxicated woman from a car that had crashed into an icy river. Laux was a Bulletin Notes recipient in May 2010.

Officer Mark Stojny

Lieutenant John Laux and Officer Mark Stojny of the Green Bay, Wisconsin Police Department rescued an intoxicated woman from a car that had crashed into an icy river. Stojny was a Bulletin Notes recipient in May 2010.

Officer Jerry Sullivan

Officer Jerry Sullivan of the Longview, Texas Police Department battled heavy smoke and fire to locate an elderly woman inside a burning home. Sullivan was a Bulletin Notes recipient in May 2010.

Officer Dave Arpin

Officers Dave Arpin and Ryan Eberhart of the Saint Peter, Minnesota Police Department rescued four men who were in danger of drowning in a river. Arpin was a Bulletin Notes recipient in April 2010.

Officer Ryan Eberhart

Officers Dave Arpin and Ryan Eberhart of the Saint Peter, Minnesota Police Department rescued four men who were in danger of drowning in a river. Eberhart was a Bulletin Notes recipient in April 2010.

Officer Timothy Tonkin

Officer Timothy Tonkin of the Suffolk, New York Police Department swam underwater to rescue a man stuck in a submerged boat. Tonkin was a Bulletin Notes recipient in April 2010.

Officer Joseph Dennemann

Officers Joseph Dennemann, Adrian Martin, and Thomas Henthorn of the Zionsville, Indiana Police Department performed live-saving CPR on a young girl who had been found underwater in a pool. Dennemann was a Bulletin Notes recipient in March 2010.

Officer Adrian Martin

Officers Joseph Dennemann, Adrian Martin, and Thomas Henthorn of the Zionsville, Indiana Police Department performed live-saving CPR on a young girl who had been found underwater in a pool. Martin was a Bulletin Notes recipient in March 2010.

Officer Thomas Henthorn

Officers Joseph Dennemann, Adrian Martin, and Thomas Henthorn of the Zionsville, Indiana Police Department performed live-saving CPR on a young girl who had been found underwater in a pool. Henthorn was a Bulletin Notes recipient in March 2010.

Sergeant Ophee Hinton

Sergeant Ophee Hinton of the Fulton County, Georgia Marshal’s Department guided to safety the residents of a home on fire. Hinton was a Bulletin Notes recipient in March 2010.

Officer Matthew Golla

Officers Matthew Golla and Thomas Pfeiffer of the Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Police Department evacuated people safely from a building fire. Golla was a Bulletin Notes recipient in February 2010.

Officer Thomas Pfeiffer

Officers Matthew Golla and Thomas Pfeiffer of the Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Police Department evacuated people safely from a building fire. Pfeiffer was a Bulletin Notes recipient in February 2010.

Officer Jason Culbertson

Officer Jason Culbertson of the Caln Township, Pennsylvania Police Department used his body as a shield to guide two women to safety following an apartment fire. Culbertson was a Bulletin Notes recipient in February 2010.

Sergeant Tim Jones

Sergeant Tim Jones, Officer Bryan Emery, and Lieutenant Mark Mara of the McMinnville, Tennessee Police Department bravely attempted to rescue two young girls who ultimately perished in an apartment fire. Jones was a Bulletin Notes recipient in January 2010.

Officer Bryan Emery

Sergeant Tim Jones, Officer Bryan Emery, and Lieutenant Mark Mara of the McMinnville, Tennessee Police Department bravely attempted to rescue two young girls who ultimately perished in an apartment fire. Emery was a Bulletin Notes recipient in January 2010.

Lieutenant Mark Mara

Sergeant Tim Jones, Officer Bryan Emery, and Lieutenant Mark Mara of the McMinnville, Tennessee Police Department bravely attempted to rescue two young girls who ultimately perished in an apartment fire. Mara was a Bulletin Notes recipient in January 2010.

Deputy Tin Keen

Deputy Tim Keen of the Hinds County, Mississippi Sheriff’s Department broke through the window of a bedroom to rescue a woman from a home fire. Keen was a Bulletin Notes recipient in January 2010.

Officer Scott Oak

Officer Scott Oak of the West Richland, Washington Police Department rescued a child from a smoke- and flame-filled vehicle that then exploded and knocked him and the child to the ground. Oak was a Bulletin Notes recipient in January 2011.

Lt. David Landrum

Lieutenant David Landrum of the Department of Police Services in Atascadero, California, assisted by Chief Larry Holt, freed a man from a car that had crashed and was on fire. Landrum was a Bulletin Notes recipient in January 2011.

Officer Ted Plezia

Officer/Flight Medic Thaddeus “Ted” Plezia of the Nassau County, New York Police Department pulled a driver to safety from her burning vehicle that was stuck on an electrified railroad track. Plezia was a Bulletin Notes recipient in February 2011.

Lieutenant John Morgan

Lieutenant John Morgan of the McMinnville, Tennessee Police Department rescued a severely burned man from a hotel room that was on fire. Morgan was a Bulletin Notes recipient in February 2011.

Deputy Jeremy Battle

Deputy Sheriffs Jeremy Battle, Chad Phillips, and Josh Cochran of the Gordon County, Georgia Sheriff’s Office extricated the driver of a vehicle that had caught on fire after a crash. Battle was a Bulletin Notes recipient in March 2011.

Deputy Chad Phillips

Deputy Sheriffs Jeremy Battle, Chad Phillips, and Josh Cochran of the Gordon County, Georgia Sheriff’s Office extricated the driver of a vehicle that had caught on fire after a crash. Phillips was a Bulletin Note recipient in March 2011.

Deputy Josh Cochran

Deputy Sheriffs Jeremy Battle, Chad Phillips, and Josh Cochran of the Gordon County, Georgia Sheriff’s Office extricated the driver of a vehicle that had caught on fire after a crash. Cochran was a Bulletin Notes recipient in March 2011.

Corporal Neal Mora

Corporal Neal Mora of the Texas City, Texas Police Department rescued a fellow officer’s son from drowning at grave risk to himself. Mora was a Bulletin Notes recipient in March 2011.

Chief Vincent Carlone

Chief Vincent Carlone of the New Shoreham Police Department in Block Island, Rhode Island rescued two men who were clinging to the hull of their capsized vessel following a hurricane. Carlone was a Bulletin Notes recipient in April 2011.

Officer Jeffrey Holtz

Officer Jeffrey Holtz of the Bridgeport, Connecticut Police Department rescued a woman from a residence fully engulfed in flames. Holtz was a Bulletin Notes recipient in April 2011.

Officer Dean Buttitta

Officer Dean Buttitta of the Bradenton, Florida Police Department saved a choking infant child who was not breathing by clearing her airways. Buttitta was a Bulletin Notes recipient in May 2011.

Officer Matthew DeMatteo

Suffolk County, New York Police Department Patrol Officer Matthew DeMatteo rescued a young girl who had fallen through the ice into the bitterly cold water of a local bay. DeMatteo was a Bulletin Notes recipient in May 2011.

Deputy Roger Schreader

Deputy Roger Schreader of the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office in Lockport, New York pulled to safety the drivers of two cars that had been in an accident and were on fire. Schreader was a Bulletin Notes recipient in June 2011.

Sergeant William Walton

Sergeant William Walton and Deputies Michael Bennett and Paul Long of the Placer County, California Sheriff’s Department talked a woman out of committing suicide on a bridge. Walton was a Bulletin Notes recipient in June 2011.

Deputy Michael Bennett

Sergeant William Walton and Deputies Michael Bennett and Paul Long of the Placer County, California Sheriff’s Department talked a woman out of committing suicide on a bridge. Bennett was a Bulletin Notes recipient in June 2011.

Deputy Paul Long

Sergeant William Walton and Deputies Michael Bennett and Paul Long of the Placer County, California Sheriff’s Department talked a woman out of committing suicide on a bridge. Long was a Bulletin Notes recipient in June 2011.

Corporal Michael C. Roane

Patrol Corporal Michael C. Roane of the Augusta County, Virginia Sheriff’s Office rescued a mother and her brother after they had fallen unconscious due to fume inhalation. Roane was a Bulletin Notes recipient in July 2011.

Deputy Tim Harris

Deputies Tim Harris, Shane Linehan, and Matt Wieland of the Washington County, Minnesota Police Department formed a human chain to rescue a man who had fallen through the ice in a frozen river. Harris was a Bulletin Notes recipient in July 2011.

Deputy Shane Linehan

Deputies Tim Harris, Shane Linehan, and Matt Wieland of the Washington County, Minnesota Police Department formed a human chain to rescue a man who had fallen through the ice in a frozen river. Linehan was a Bulletin Notes recipient in July 2011.

Deputy Matt Wieland

Deputies Tim Harris, Shane Linehan, and Matt Wieland of the Washington County, Minnesota Police Department formed a human chain to rescue a man who had fallen through the ice in a frozen river. Wieland was a Bulletin Notes recipient in July 2011.

Officer Amy Toothaker

Patrol Officer Amy Toothaker of the Wakefield, Massachusetts Police Department safely resolved a tense standoff with a man who was threatening his father and the officer with a knife. Toothaker was a Bulletin Notes recipient in August 2011.

Officer Rich Sommer

Officers Rich Sommer, Doug Nagel, and Damien Clemmons rescued a mother and child from an apartment complex that was engulfed in flames. Sommer was a Bulletin Notes recipient in August 2011.

Officer Doug Nagel

Officers Rich Sommer, Doug Nagel, and Damien Clemmons rescued a mother and child from an apartment complex that was engulfed in flames. Nagel was a Bulletin Notes recipient in August 2011.

Officer Damien Clemmons

Officers Rich Sommer, Doug Nagel, and Damien Clemmons rescued a mother and child from an apartment complex that was engulfed in flames. Clemmons was a Bulletin Notes recipient in August 2011.

Deputy Jason Katers

Deputy Jason Katers of the Brown County, Wisconsin Sheriff’s Office safely evacuated three residents from a home on fire. Katers was a Bulletin Notes recipient in September 2011.

Officer Cody Becker

Officers Cody Becker and Edward Pague of the Northern York County, Pennsylvania Regional Police Department rescued a mother and her three children who were trapped in their third-floor apartment as the building burned beneath them. Becker was a Bulletin Notes recipient in September 2011.

Officer Edward Pague

Officers Cody Becker and Edward Pague of the Northern York County, Pennsylvania Regional Police Department rescued a mother and her three children who were trapped in their third-floor apartment as the building burned beneath them. Pague was a Bulletin Notes recipient in September 2011.

Lieutenant James Wilson

Lieutenant James Wilson and Assistant Chief Jeff McCoy of the Trenton, Tennessee Police Department helped locate and rescue an 18-month-old baby from a house fire. Wilson was a Bulletin Notes recipient in October 2011.

Assistant Chief Jeff McCoy

Lieutenant James Wilson and Assistant Chief Jeff McCoy of the Trenton, Tennessee Police Department helped locate and rescue an 18-month-old baby from a house fire. McCoy was a Bulletin Notes recipient in October 2011.

Special Agent Johnnie Carter

Special Agent Johnnie Carter and Special Agent David Lytal of the West Tennessee Judicial Violent Crime and Drug Task Force disarmed a homicide suspect who was stabbing himself in the chest. Carter was a Bulletin Notes recipient in October 2011.

Special Agent David Lytal

Special Agent Johnnie Carter and Special Agent David Lytal of the West Tennessee Judicial Violent Crime and Drug Task Force disarmed a homicide suspect who was stabbing himself in the chest. Lytal was a Bulletin Notes recipient in October 2011.

Officer Matthew Hayes

Officers Matthew Hayes, Maryhelen McCarthy, and John McCluskey of the Newtown, Connecticut Police Department rescued a 9-year-old boy with autism who was stuck in a pond with water up to his chest. Hayes was a Bulletin Notes recipient in November 2011.

Officer Maryhelen McCarthy

Officers Matthew Hayes, Maryhelen McCarthy, and John McCluskey of the Newtown, Connecticut Police Department rescued a 9-year-old boy with autism who was stuck in a pond with water up to his chest. McCarthy was a Bulletin Notes recipient in November 2011.

Officer John McCluskey

Officers Matthew Hayes, Maryhelen McCarthy, and John McCluskey of the Newtown, Connecticut Police Department rescued a 9-year-old boy with autism who was stuck in a pond with water up to his chest. McCluskey was a Bulletin Notes recipient in November 2011.

Detective Tyler Howell

Detective Tyler Howell of the Upper Sandusky, Ohio Police Department rescued two children from a river. Howell was a Bulletin Notes recipient in November 2011.

Deputy Jolene Irons

Deputies Jolene Irons and Larry Alexander of the Clark County, Ohio Sheriff’s Office rescued and revived an elderly woman overcome by smoke in a house fire. Irons was a Bulletin Notes recipient in December 2011.

Deputy Larry Alexander

Deputies Jolene Irons and Larry Alexander of the Clark County, Ohio Sheriff’s Office rescued and revived an elderly woman overcome by smoke in a house fire. Alexander was a Bulletin Notes recipient in December 2011.

Sergeant Leonard Rogutski

Sergeant Leonard Rogutski of the Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Police Department rescued a young man who had capsized his kayak as he was heading towards a dangerous waterfall. Rogutski was Bulletin Notes recipient in December 2011.

Corporal John Franklin

Corporal John Franklin and Patrolman Stephen Maniskas of the Huntington, West Virginia Police Department rescued four people from a house fire. Franklin was a Bulletin Notes recipient in January 2012.

Patrolman Stephen Maniskas

Corporal John Franklin and Patrolman Stephen Maniskas of the Huntington, West Virginia Police Department rescued four people from a house fire. Maniskas was a Bulletin Notes recipient in January 2012.

Sergeant Richard Burdick

Sergeant Richard Burdick and Officer David Henley of the Nevada, Missouri Police Department pulled a frightened 8-year-old girl from an apartment fire and evacuated several other residents. Burdick was a Bulletin Notes recipient in January 2012.

Officer David Henley

Sergeant Richard Burdick and Officer David Henley of the Nevada, Missouri Police Department pulled a frightened 8-year-old girl from an apartment fire and evacuated several other residents. Henley was a Bulletin Notes recipient in January 2012.

Captain Jeff Burchfield

Captain Jeff Burchfield of the Blount County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office rescued two fishermen whose boat was taking on water and was about to overturn. Burchfield was Bulletin Notes recipient in February 2012.

Officer Matt McCaslin

Officer Matt McCaslin and Sergeant Mike Chretien of the Powell, Wyoming Police Department helped several guests, including an unconscious man, escape from a hotel fire. McCaslin was a Bulletin Notes recipient in February 2012.

Sergeant Mike Chretien

Officer Matt McCaslin and Sergeant Mike Chretien of the Powell, Wyoming Police Department helped several guests, including an unconscious man, escape from a hotel fire. Chretien was a Bulletin Notes recipient in February 2012.

Officer Mark Wilke

Officer Mark Wilke of the Campbell County, Kentucky Police Department rescued a disoriented woman with burn injuries from her home, which was engulfed in flames. Wilke was a Bulletin Notes recipient in March 2012.

Sergeant Paul Liskey

Sergeant Paul Liskey and Deputy Sheriff Robert Brock of the Alameda County, California Sheriff’s Office assisted an elderly cancer patient who had passed out in her minivan by guiding her locked vehicle to safety on a freeway. Liskey was a Bulletin Notes recipient in March 2012.

Deputy Sheriff Robert Brock

Sergeant Paul Liskey and Deputy Sheriff Robert Brock of the Alameda County, California Sheriff’s Office assisted an elderly cancer patient who had passed out in her minivan by guiding her locked vehicle to safety on a freeway. Brock was a Bulletin Notes recipient in March 2012.

Officer Nathan Ferbert

Officer Nathan Ferbert of the Middleborough, Massachusetts Police Department apprehended a suspect who had fatally stabbed a person and recovered the weapon. Ferbert was a Bulletin Notes recipient in May 2012.

Officer Jim Tadrowski

Officer Jim Tadrowski and Division Commander Mike Cimaglia of the Berwyn, Illinois Police Department rescued a man with burn injuries from his flame-engulfed residence. Tadrowski was a Bulletin Notes recipient in May 2012.

Division Commander Mike Cimaglia

Officer Jim Tadrowski and Division Commander Mike Cimaglia of the Berwyn, Illinois Police Department rescued a man with burn injuries from his flame-engulfed residence. Cimaglia was a Bulletin Notes recipient in May 2012.

Deputy Sheriff Shastri Khan

Deputy Sheriff Shastri Khan of the Polk County, Florida Sheriff’s Office subdued a man who was attacking a woman with a knife in a home. Khan was a Bulletin Notes recipient in June 2012.

Officer Justin D. Miller

Officer Justin D. Miller of the Radford City, Virginia Police Department convinced a man who was preparing to jump off a bridge not to commit suicide. Miller was a Bulletin Notes recipient in June 2012.

Officer Ginger Peterson

Officer Ginger Peterson of the Cheyenne, Wyoming Police Department rescued several people from a dangerous house fire. Peterson was a Bulletin Notes recipient in July 2012.

Deputy Keven Rowan

Deputy Keven Rowan of the Rockwall County, Texas Sheriff’s Office saved the lives of two young women who were trapped in a car that was sinking in a reservoir. Rowan was a Bulletin Notes recipient in July 2012.

Lieutenant Anthony Rudolph

Lieutenant Anthony Rudolph and Officers Dana Adams and Shane Haimes of the Memphis, Tennessee Police Department’s Harbor Patrol rescued six panic-stricken boaters from the Mississippi River. Rudolph was a Bulletin Notes recipient in September 2012.

Officer Dana Adams

Lieutenant Anthony Rudolph and Officers Dana Adams and Shane Haimes of the Memphis, Tennessee Police Department’s Harbor Patrol rescued six panic-stricken boaters from the Mississippi River. Adams was a Bulletin Notes recipient in September 2012.

Officer Shane Haimes

Lieutenant Anthony Rudolph and Officers Dana Adams and Shane Haimes of the Memphis, Tennessee Police Department’s Harbor Patrol rescued six panic-stricken boaters from the Mississippi River. Haimes was a Bulletin Notes recipient in September 2012.

Deputy Sheriff Benjamin Kirkpatrick

Deputy Sheriff Benjamin Kirkpatrick of the Polk County, Florida Sheriff’s Office saved an infant boy who was choking and not breathing by dislodging food stuck in his throat. Kirkpatrick was a Bulletin Notes recipient in September 2012.

Officer Jeremy Mackey

Officer Jeremy Mackey and Officer Russell Cathey of the Memphis, Tennessee Police Department each rescued a person from an apartment complex engulfed in flames. Mackey was a Bulletin Notes recipient in October 2012.

Officer Russell Cathey

Officer Jeremy Mackey and Officer Russell Cathey of the Memphis, Tennessee Police Department each rescued a person from an apartment complex engulfed in flames. Cathey was a Bulletin Notes recipient in October 2012.

Officer Joshua Bartholomew

Officer Joshua Bartholomew of the Streetsboro, Ohio Police Department helped a woman deliver birth and restored the child’s breathing after noticing that the umbilical cord was wrapped tightly around the baby’s neck. Bartholomew was a Bulletin Notes recipient in October 2012.

Sergeant Andrew Copeland

Sergeant Andrew Copeland and Officer Rodney Bamford of the Keizer, Oregon Police Department pulled an uncooperative man out of an overturned vehicle that was in danger of catching fire. Copeland was a Bulletin Notes recipient in November 2012.

Officer Rodney Bamford

Sergeant Andrew Copeland and Officer Rodney Bamford of the Keizer, Oregon Police Department pulled an uncooperative man out of an overturned vehicle that was in danger of catching fire. Bamford was a Bulletin Notes recipient in November 2012.

Officer Timothy Joe Lindsey

Conservation Enforcement Officer Timothy Joe Lindsey of the Alabama Department of Conservation’s Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division rescued the sole suvivor of a plane crash, moving the boy a safe distance from the wreckage. Lindsey was a Bulletin Notes recipient in November 2012.

Officer Edward Weissgerber

Officer Edward Weissgerber of the Brookfield, Illinois Police Department rescued a man who had been stabbed seven times and was hanging from a noose in an apartment and arrested a suspect who was later charged with attempted murder. Weissgerber was a Bulletin Notes recipient in December 2012.

Trooper Craig Larson

Trooper Craig Larson of the Wisconsin State Patrol helped resuscitate two parents and their three young children after their vehicle, which was stuck in snow, filled with carbon monoxide. Larson was a Bulletin Notes recipient in December 2012.

Sergeant Jason Anderson

Sergeant Jason Anderson and Officer Dustin Manecke of the West Fargo, North Dakota Police Department rescued a sleeping man and his parents from a house after its garage had caught on fire. Anderson was a Bulletin Notes recipient in January 2013.

Officer Dustin Manecke

Sergeant Jason Anderson and Officer Dustin Manecke of the West Fargo, North Dakota Police Department rescued a sleeping man and his parents from a house after its garage had caught on fire. Manecke was a Bulletin Notes recipient in January 2013.

Officer Keith M. Garrett

Officer Keith M. Garrett of the Newport, Oregon Police Department extricated a driver trapped in a pickup truck that had crashed near the peak of a local bridge during heavy rains and wind. Garrett was a Bulletin Notes recipient in February 2013.

Officer John Areson

Officer John Areson and Sergeant Karen Catlow of the Jamestown, Rhode Island Police Department risked their lives to remove a suicidal and combative man from a car parked near a steep cliff. Areson was a Bulletin Notes recipient in March 2013.

Sergeant Karen Catlow

Officer John Areson and Sergeant Karen Catlow of the Jamestown, Rhode Island Police Department risked their lives to remove a suicidal and combative man from a car parked near a steep cliff. Catlow was a Bulletin Notes recipient in March 2013.

Officer Brian Cantwell

Officer Brian Cantwell of the Berwyn, Illinois Police Department saved the life of a woman who had run onto railroad tracks, pulling her away from the path of two separate trains. Cantwell was a Bulletin Notes recipient in January 2015.

Officer Matt Beck

Officer Matt Beck of the North Olmsted, Ohio Police Department rescued an intoxicated man who had walked into lanes of traffic, raising his arms and yelling for cars to hit him. Beck was a Bulletin Notes recipient in March 2015.

Officer Roland Rendon

Officer Roland Rendon of the Fresno, California Police Department rescued an unconscious boy who was choking by dislodging a piece of candy from the boy’s throat that was blocking his airway. Rendon was a Bulletin Notes recipient in May 2015.

Officer Robert Gordon

Officers Robert Gordon, Juan Macias, Chris Swiecionis, and Ross Failla of the Berwyn, Illinois Police Department saved the life of a female resident trapped in a burning apartment, forcibly opening the door and rescuing her from the intense flames. Gordon was a Bulletin Notes recipient in July 2015.

Officer Juan Macias

Officers Robert Gordon, Juan Macias, Chris Swiecionis, and Ross Failla of the Berwyn, Illinois Police Department saved the life of a female resident trapped in a burning apartment, forcibly opening the door and rescuing her from the intense flames. Macias was a Bulletin Notes recipient in July 2015.

Officer Chris Swiecionis

Officers Robert Gordon, Juan Macias, Chris Swiecionis, and Ross Failla of the Berwyn, Illinois Police Department saved the life of a female resident trapped in a burning apartment, forcibly opening the door and rescuing her from the intense flames. Swiecionis was a Bulletin Notes recipient in July 2015.

Officer Ross Failla

Officers Robert Gordon, Juan Macias, Chris Swiecionis, and Ross Failla of the Berwyn, Illinois Police Department saved the life of a female resident trapped in a burning apartment, forcibly opening the door and rescuing her from the intense flames. Failla was a Bulletin Notes recipient in July 2015.

Special Agent Feemster

Special Agent Feemster, an instructor in the Behavioral Science Unit at the FBI Academy, delivered a speech at the National Police Week Memorial Service for Law Enforcement Officers in Alexandria, Virginia, May 11, 2010.

Officers Presenting Folded American Flag

From the Notable Speech, The Price of Freedom, in the December 2010 Law Enforcement Bulletin.

Officer Saluting Flag

A city police officer salutes an American flag. From the Notable Speech, The Price of Freedom, in the December 2010 Law Enforcement Bulletin.

New Agent Trainees Doing Push-Ups

New agent trainees doing push-ups on a track at the FBI Academy.

Dr. Brian Fitch

Dr. Fitch, a lieutenant with the Los Angeles, California, Sheriff’s Department, holds faculty positions in the Psychology Department at California State University, Long Beach, and with the Organizational Leadership Program at Woodbury University.

New Agents Firing Weapons at FBI Academy Range

New agents shooting weapons at the FBI Academy range.

Pensive Man With Hands Clasped Near Chin (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man with his hands clasped near his chin.

Crime Gun Source States January to April 2009 Map

As the map indicates, this type of data illustrates the geographic journey to crime for guns used in crimes in Massachusetts. Rather than confirming the common wisdom that only southern states fuel gun trafficking in Massachusetts, the project found that crime-related guns can originate from a number of states within the Northeast, the South, and beyond. This has important statewide implications for criminal justice policy.

Sergeant Lambert

Sergeant Lambert serves in the Massachusetts State Police Commonwealth Fusion Center.

Aggravated Assault and Weapons Law Violations in Massachusetts By Male Juvenile Offenders Graph

As an all-crimes information- sharing and intelligence center, the Commonwealth Fusion Center devotes a significant portion of its analytical resources to examining emerging crime trends. In this regard, the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, sponsored the Targeting Violent Crime Initiative, a grant program giving police agencies an incentive to use an intelligence-led policing approach to address violence.

Globe (Stock Image)

Stock image of a globe with light moving from point to point.

Teens Participate in Santa Cruz Police Department Gang Prevention Program

An officer speaks with a group of teens participating in a Santa Cruz Police Department Gang Prevention Program.

Santa Cruz Police Department Officer Talks to Community Members

A Santa Cruz police department officer talks to community members.

U.S. Supreme Court

The outside of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C.

U.S. Supreme Court

Outside of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C.

Special Agent Baker

Special Agent Baker is chief of the Legal Instruction Unit at the FBI Academy.

Liquor Being Poured into Overflowing Shot Glass (Stock Image)

Stock image of a bottle of liquor being poured into a shot glass that is overflowing. The shot glass is next to two other shot glasses that are full.

Gavel with Glass of Whiskey in Background (Stock Image)

A stock image of a gavel with a glass of whiskey in the background.

Mr. Gray

Mr. Gray, a retired police chief, is a speaker, trainer, and author of leadership-and management-related materials.

Pyramid-Shaped Flow Chart for Human Source Development (Figure 1)

A pyramid-shaped flow chart with the words "identify the need" inside a rectangular box. An arrow goes straight down to a second rectangular box with the words "ideal person/thing" inside. Once you have the ideal resume of the person you are looking for—that is, the person who can fill a need or information gap—you can start sensitizing yourself and your environment to where these individuals may live, work, and play.

Special Agent Dreeke

Special Agent Dreeke serves in the FBI’s Counterintelligence Division.

Shadow of Two People Shaking Hands (Stock Image)

Stock image of a shadow showing two men shaking hands.

Special Agent Sidener

Special Agent Sidener is assigned to the FBI’s Washington, D.C., office.

Profile Silhouettes of a Man and Woman in Front of a Window (Stock Image)

A stock image showing profile silhouettes of a man and woman in front of a window.

Ideals to Remember Graphic

The ideals to remember in proactive human source development: exhibit selflessness, tolerance, genuineness, sensitivity, integrity, and humility; refrain your desire to correct or improve anyone else with whom you are speaking.

Flatbed Truck with Hidden Compartment

The back of a flatbed truck with a hidden compartment.

Hidden Compartment in Vehicle

A hidden compartment in a vehicle.

Special Agent Prough

Special Agent Prough is assigned to the DEA’s New England field division.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Veiga

Assistant U.S. Attorney Veiga is the deputy criminal chief for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire.

Hidden Compartment with Cash in Vehicle

A hidden compartment with cash in a vehicle.

Bar Graph with Arrow (Stock Image)

A stock image of a three-dimensional bar graph with an arrow rising from the bottom to the top.

Professor Hughes

Professor Hughes, a former police officer, is the director of criminal justice administration at Central Pennsylvania College in Harrisburg and also instructs at the Harrisburg Area Police Academy.

Lieutenant Ballas

Lieutenant Ballas serves with the Los Angeles, California, Police Department.

Two Prisoners in Orange Jumpsuits

Two prisoners in orange jumpsuits.

Hands Grasping Prison Bars (Stock Image)

Stock image of a person in a prison cell grasping the bars.

Graphic of Report Covers (Stock Image)

Stock image of three report covers (Official Report, Preliminary Report, Confidential) sitting on a table.

Special Agent Rudd

Special Agent Rudd is a legal instructor at the FBI Academy.

Man in Prison Interview Room (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man sitting at a table in a prison interview room.

Firearms Training

An instructor provides firearms training inside a room.

Sheriff Keith Cain

Sheriff Cain heads the Daviess County, Kentucky, Sheriff’s Office, is a board member of the Kentucky and National Sheriff’s Associations, and chairs the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council.

Sheriff’s Deputies Shooting Weapons at Gun Range

A group of sheriff's deputies shooting weapons at a gun range.

Student in Front of School with Gun in Waistband of Pants (Stock Image)

A stock image of a student in front of a school with a gun in the waistband of his pants.

Revolver on Spiral Notebook

A revolver sitting on a blue spiral notebook.

Forensic Anthropologist Examining Bone

A forensic anthropologist examines a bone in the FBI Laboratory.

Forensic Anthropologist Examining Skull

A forensic anthropologist examines a skull in the FBI Laboratory.

Businessman Standing in Front of Road Sign with Two-Directional Arrow (Stock Image)

Stock image of a businessman standing in front of a road sign with a two-directional arrow.

Michael J. Bulzomi

Special Agent Bulzomi is a legal instructor at the FBI Academy.

Pistol in a Drawer

A man reaches for a pistol in a drawer.

Young Girl (Stock Image)

Photo for the Jan. 2011 "Child and Family Leadership" article.

Father and Son (Stock Image)

Photo from the Jan. 2011 Police Practice.

Woman With Broken Pencil (Stock Image)

Stock image of a woman who has broken a pencil over a clipboard.

Workplace Violence Prevention Spectrum

The right end of the spectrum consists of such acts as overt violence causing physical harm, nonfatal assaults with or without weapons, and lethal violence. Moving toward the left end of the spectrum, behaviors become less physical and more emotional/psychological. These include disruptive, aggressive, hostile, or emotionally abusive conduct that interrupts the flow of the workplace and causes employees concern for their personal safety. Bullying, stalking, and threatening appear on this end of the spectrum. At the far left end are behaviors of concern, including nonfatal or lethal ones.

Stephen J. Romano

Mr. Romano, a retired FBI special agent, operates a consulting/training firm in Greenville, South Carolina.

Micòl E. Levi-Minzi

Ms. Levi-Minzi is a doctoral student at the Center for Psychological Studies, Nova Southeastern University, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Eugene A. Rugala

Mr. Rugala, a retired FBI special agent, is with the Center for Personal Protection and Safety in Spokane, Washington.

Vincent B. Van Hasselt

Dr. Van Hasselt is a professor of psychology at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and a police officer in Plantation, Florida.

Workplace Violence Prevention Survival Mind-Set Chart

Tips on survival mindset for workplace violence incidents. Awareness: Taking the time to understand the situation and knowing the workplace environment well enough to be able to recognize changes. Rehearsal: Practicing plan either mentally or physically to gain confidence and reduce response time. Prevention: Looking at the workplace environment through the prism of survival and asking the what-if questions to be ready to do whatever it takes to get through the incident.

Incident of Workplace Violence Chart

The differences in trained and untrained responses to incidents of workplace violence. This chart illustrates the disparities in responses between those who have and those who have not been trained to deal with these types of stressful situations. Both groups initially react by being startled and experiencing fear. Then, they begin to diverge: the untrained panic, whereas the trained experience controllable anxiety. From that point on, the trained group members begin to recall what they should do next, prepare, and act. The untrained, however, experience disbelief that eventually leads to denial and, ultimately, helplessness. Knowing how differently the groups will react based solely on training underscores the importance of advanced preparation.

Angry Man Talking to a Woman in the Workplace (Stock Image)

An argument at work can lead to workplace violence. Don't let that happen.

Pistol on Nightstand

A firearm is pictured on a night-table adjacent to a clock-radio.

Man Holding Forehead With Quotes Reacting to Child Predator Suicide Responses

Recorded responses to news that a child predator has committed suicide.

Tracey G. Gove

Detective Lieutenant Gove of the West Hartford, Connecticut, Police Department is an adjunct faculty member at Manchester Community College in Connecticut.

Graphic Showing Rows of Human Figures (Stock Image)

A stock image of a row of human figures.

Cartridge Knife 1

This photo depicts what appears to be a cartridge in a metallic case. Instead, a metal blade is inside the cartridge.

Cartridge Knife 2

This photo depicts what appears to be a cartridge in a metallic case. Instead, a metal blade is inside the cartridge.

Cartridge Knife 3

This photo depicts what appears to be a cartridge in a metallic case. Instead, a metal blade is inside the cartridge.

Cartridge Knife 4

This photo depicts what appears to be a cartridge in a metallic case. Instead, a metal blade is inside the cartridge.

Man Sitting at Table on Campus

A man focuses on paperwork while seated at a table on campus.

Police Officers at a Scene

Police officers speak to a person at a crime scene.

Carl A. Benoit

Special Agent Benoit serves as a legal instructor at the FBI Academy.

Back of Police Officer with Handcuffs and Gun on Belt

A police officer stands proudly in the sun while on duty.

Roberto Santos

Detective Lieutenant Santos serves with the Port St. Lucie, Florida, Police Department.

Stratified Model of Problem Solving, Analysis, and Accountability

Chart detailing systematic accountability and systematic problem solving.

Port St. Lucie Auto Burglaries Map

A three-month pattern comparison of auto burglaries in Port St. Lucie, Florida from May to July 2009.

Special Agent Hoover

Special Agent Hoover is a supervisor in the DEA’s Sacramento, California, office.

People Standing on Map with Lines Linking Them (Stock Image)

Stock graphic showing people standing on a map with lines linking them.

Officer Looking at Diagram

A police officer looking at a diagram behind his vehicle.

Soldiers on Tarmac with Airplane in Background

Several soldiers on a tarmac with a plane in the background. One solider is carrying a flag.

Drug Boat, 59 Bales Seized

Drug boat seized on October 18, 2007 in the Eastern Pacific with 59 bales.

Drug Boat, 237 Bales Seized

A drug boat seized on September 13, 2008 in the Eastern Pacific with 237 bales.

Drug Boat, Almost Five Tons Seized

FV Rebelde boat seized on February 16, 2000 in the Eastern Pacific with almost five tons of narcotics.

Freighter in Ocean

On March 18, 2007, the Coast Guard, in conjunction with the Panama Express Strike Force, seized 42,845 pounds of cocaine—a record seizure—from the freighter Gatun.

Special Agent Kelly J. Thomas

Special Agent Thomas serves in the FBI’s Tampa, Florida, office.

Odessa Peace Officers Memorial

The Odessa, Texas, Police Department established the Odessa Peace Officers Memorial Foundation in October 2007 to honor its fallen officers.

Wanted by the FBI Podcast Logo

Logo of the Wanted by the FBI podcast.

Mr. Art Bowker

Mr. Bowker is a cybercrime specialist with the U.S. Pretrial Services and Probation Office, Northern District of Ohio, in Cleveland.

Teen Boys Looking at Cell Phone (Stock Image)

Stock image of two teens looking at a cell phone.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan

Assistant U.S. Attorney Sullivan serves with the Office of the U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Ohio, in Cleveland.

Deputy Chief Skinner

Deputy Chief Skinner serves with the Hillsboro, Oregon Police Department.

Pyramid Graphic with Job-Related Words (Stock Image)

Stock graphic of job-related words like job, career, and passion stacked in a pyramid.

Dr. Burke

Dr. Burke, a former police officer, is a professor of criminal justice at Radford University in Radford, Virginia.

Thumb on Cell Phone Keypad (Stock Image)

Stock image of a person's thumb on a cell phone keyboard.

Dr. Owen

Dr. Owen is an associate professor of criminal justice at Radford University in Radford, Virginia.

Speaking Man Being Recorded on Handheld Device

A man speaking and being recorded on a handheld device.

Mr. Davis

Mr. Davis, a former police lieutenant, currently serves as the public information officer for the Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Man Being Interviewed on Camera

A man being interviewed on camera.

Worried Man on Telephone (Stock Image)

An image from an article entitled "911 Homicide Calls and Statement Analysis: Is the Caller the Killer?" in the June 2008 issue of the Law Enforcement Bulletin.

Woman Holding Toddler and Waving to Navy Ship

A woman holding a young child and waving to a Navy ship.

Solidier on Tarmac with Two Children

A solider on a tarmac with a young boy and girl and planes in the background.

Special Agent Richard Schott

Special Agent Schott is a legal instructor at the FBI Academy.

Mr. Timothy Erickson

Mr. Erickson, a retired police officer, is an assistant professor in the School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice at Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Graduation Cap on Book (Stock Image)

Stock image of a graduation cap on top of a blue book.

Dr. Susan Hilal

Dr. Hilal is an assistant professor in the School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice at Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Back of Officer’s Head with Blurred Crowd in Background

The back of a police officer's head with a blurred crowd in the background.

Lieutenant Joseph Pangaro

Lieutenant Pangaro serves as a supervisor and training officer with a police department in Monmouth County, New Jersey.

Silhouette of Man Standing Outside White Maze (Stock Image)

Stock graphic showing the silhouette of a man standing outside a white maze.

Dr. Brian Fitch

Dr. Fitch, a lieutenant with the Los Angeles, California, Sheriff’s Department, holds faculty positions in the Psychology Department at California State University, Long Beach, and with the Organizational Leadership Program at Woodbury University.

Essex County Police Academy Law Enforcement Officer Memorial

The Essex County College Police Academy, located in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, held a dedication ceremony for its recently constructed law enforcement officer memorial on June 7, 2010.

Petersburg, Virginia Police Department Building

The exterior of the Petersburg Police Department building. Petersburg, located in south central Virginia, has a population of about 30,000 people and encompasses 23 square miles—relatively compact compared with surrounding jurisdictions.

Petersburg, Virginia Violent Crimes Comparison Chart

A chart comparing the number of violent crimes in Petersburg from 2005 to 2009.

Petersburg, Virginia Group A Offenses Comparison Chart

A chart comparing Group A offenses from 2000 to 2009 in Petersburg, Virginia.

Law Enforcement Officers at Formal Event

Two rows of police professionals at attention.

Man in Suit Talking (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man in a suit talking to another man.

Overhead View of Two People Talking at Office Table (Stock Image)

Stock image of two employees talking while seated at an office table.

Two Police Officers Running

Blurred image of two male police officers running with a vehicle beside them.

Unhappy Teenagers (Stock Image)

Stock image of various teenagers who are unhappy.

Ms. Martha Finnegan

Ms. Finnegan, a licensed social worker, is a child/adolescent forensic interview specialist at FBI Headquarters.

Ms. Catherine Connell

Ms. Connell, a licensed social worker, is a child/adolescent forensic interview specialist in the FBI’s Macomb County, Michigan Resident Agency.

Ms. Sabrina Garcia

Ms. Garcia is the domestic violence/sexual assault specialist for the Chapel Hill, North Carolina Police Department.

Ms. Margaret Henderson

Ms. Henderson is the associate director of the Public Intersection Project at the School of Government, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Woman Sitting on Floor Covering Face and Cell Phone on Floor (Stock Image)

Stock image of a woman sitting on a floor covering her face and a cell phone on the floor near her.

Special Agent Carl Benoit

Special Agent Benoit serves as a legal instructor at the FBI Academy.

Handcuffed Hands Resting on Back of Chair (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man in handcuffs with his arms over the back of a chair.

Robert A. Johnson

Mr. Johnson, a retired captain with the Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Police Department, currently serves as a policy analyst with the University of Maryland, Baltimore Police Force.

Canadian Police Officers in Front of Crowd

A group of Canadian police officers with crowds of people nearby.

CIAPRA Graphic

Clients, analysis, partners, response, and assessment make up CAPRA, which holds some promise for infusing futures thinking into policing. With a slight modification of this Canadian perspective to include information, the new acronym CIAPRA represents a second-generation model for problem solving.

Ricardo A. Martinez

Mr. Martinez, a retired special agent, was chief of the FBI component of the National Gang Targeting, Enforcement, and Coordination Center (GangTECC) in Arlington, Virginia. He delivered this speech to the North Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police in West Monroe on June 14, 2008.

Cell Phone Dialing 911

A mobile phone is depicted dialing 911 for an emergency.

Sergeant Michael Phibbs

Sergeant Phibbs serves with the Richmond, Virginia Police Department and is a consultant with Integritas Leadership Solutions.

Buildings Superimposed on City Map

Photographs of various buildings superimposed on a city map.

Emergency Response

A depiction of first responders at a scene.

Officer Wheeling Victim on Stretcher

An officer moves an injured victim from the scene of an incident.

Semisubmersible Vessel Docked with U.S. Coast Guard Boat in Background

Semisubmersible vessel is docked with a U.S. Coast Guard boat in the background.

Mr. Kash

Mr. Kash serves as a senior attorney with the DEA’s Domestic Criminal Law Section.

Eli White

Eli White is a third-year student at the University of Illinois College of Law and served as a DEA legal intern during the summer of 2009.

Semisubmersible Vessel in Motion

A semisubmersible vessel in motion.

People on Sidewalk (Stock Image)

Blurred image of people walking on a sidewalk. Stock image.

Amanda Walker-Rodriguez

Ms. Walker-Rodriquez is an assistant state’s attorney in Baltimore County and a current member of the Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force.

Rodney Hill

Mr. Hill, a retired police lieutenant, is an assistant state’s attorney in Baltimore County and a current member of the Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force.

Lieutenant Kelley

Lieutenant Kelley is the unit commander for the Juvenile Bureau of the Akron, Ohio Police Department.

Empty Playground with Ball in Foreground

An empty playground with a ball in the foreground.

Technology-Aided Map

A depiction of helpful digital software.

Screenshot of Surveillance Camera Views

Depiction of what a well-placed security camera shows.

Child Hugging Teddy Bear

Depiction of a child gaining peace and security by embracing a stuffed animal.

Scientist Looking in Microscope (Stock Image)

Stock image of a scientist looking in a microscope.

Assistant General Counsel King

Assistant General Counsel King is a legal instructor at the FBI Academy.

Man Looking Down, Hand to Mouth, With Quote

A sad man with the quotes, "How do you do that kind of a job," and, "I can do it because I have found a way to."

Officer Standing on Passenger Side of Vehicle

Police officer conducting a search.

Kenneth A. Myers

Special Agent Myers is a legal instructor at the FBI Academy.

Officer Searching a Car

A police officer searches a car.

Suspect Stands Behind Vehicle Under Inspection

A police officer inspects a vehicle while a suspect looks on.

Officer Saluting

A law enforcement leader stands at attention.

Anthony J. Pinizzotto

Dr. Pinizzotto, a retired FBI senior scientist, is a clinical forensic psychologist who privately consults for law enforcement and other criminal justice agencies.

Dr. Alpert

Dr. Alpert teaches at the University of South Carolina in Columbia.

Shannon Bohrer

Mr. Bohrer, a retired Maryland State Police sergeant and range master for the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions, is a self-employed law enforcement instructor and consultant.

Police Vehicles in Pursuit During Winter Weather

Police vehicles in pursuit during the winter.

Mr. Schultz

Mr. Schultz works with the Minnesota Highway Safety and Research Center in St. Cloud.

Major Hudak

Major Hudak serves with the Coral Gables, Florida Police Department.

Blurred Police Car in Motion (Stock Image)

Stock image of a blurred police car in motion.

Edward F. Davis

Mr. Davis, a retired police lieutenant and FBI Academy instructor, owns a private consulting company in Virginia.

Officers Receiving Classroom Training

The key to stronger law enforcement lies in training.

Handcuffs on Computer Keyboard (Stock Image)

Stock image of a pair of handcuffs on a computer keyboard.

Matthew O'Deane

Dr. O’Deane, a former detective, is an investigator with the San Diego County, California, District Attorney’s Office and is an adjunct professor at Kaplan, Brandman, and National Universities.

Phantom Fingers on Computer Keyboard (Stock Image)

Stock image of phantom fingers typing a message.

Man Looking at Computer (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man looking intensely at a computer.

Scott Bieber

Commander Bieber serves with the Vancouver, Washington, Police Department, and also as president/CEO of an employment investigations company.

Personnel Management Triangle Graphic

Shows accountability (requiring results, rewarding success, mending mistakes, punishing misconduct), capability (hiring, training, development), and responsibility (delegating, providing access to resources, authorization, self-initiation).

Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial Wall

A depiction of the names included on the Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial wall. The Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial, initiated by the Oakland County, Michigan, Sheriff’s Office, is the state’s only monument that honors both police officers and firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial

A depiction of Michigan’s only monument honoring both police officers and firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Boss Talking to Employee (Stock Image)

Stock image of a boss talking to an employee in an office.

Special Agent Lisa Baker

Special Agent Baker is chief of the Legal Instruction Unit at the FBI Academy.

Dr. Albrecht

Dr. Albrecht retired from the San Diego, California Police Department and currently serves as a security consultant and author.

Police Line Tape in Front of Buildings

"Police Line Do Not Cross" tape with buildings in the background.

Dr. Mario Scalora

Dr. Scalora is an associate professor of psychology with the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.

Special Agent Simons

Special Agent Simons serves with the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit-1, Critical Incident Response Group.

Campus of University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Special Agent VanSlyke

Special Agent VanSlyke heads the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit-1, Critical Incident Response Group.

Handgun Being Pulled Out of Backpack

A person pulling a handgun out of a backpack.

Gun Firing

Sparks fly as a gun fires into the night.

Michael Trimpe

Mr. Trimpe, a trace evidence examiner with the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office in Cincinnati, Ohio, is the chairman of the Scientific Working Group on Gunshot Residue.

Hamilton County Coroner’s Office SEM/EDS System

An individual in the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office in Cincinnati, Ohio using the scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive x-ray spectrometry system.

Scientific Working Group on Gunshot Residue

A quick, visual write-up on the SWGGSR. The advancements in GSR examinations over the past 40 years have led to improved analysis and more reliable results. Further, communication among GSR analysts, especially via the Internet, is making difficult interpretation easier to understand by instantly sharing research and developments. This open communication has led to the recent formation of the Scientific Working Group on Gunshot Residue (SWGGSR).

Primer Gunshot Residue on a Smokeless Powder Disk

Part of the examination that goes into GSR.

Police Badge and Core Values

A depiction of core values in law enforcement alongside a police badge.

Rich Martin

Officer Martin serves with the Rochester, New York, Police Department and is an adjunct instructor of criminal justice at Keuka College and Finger Lakes Community College.

Back View of Officer with Blurred Cars in Background

A police officer with blurred cars in the background.

Mr. Hanburger

Mr. Hanburger, a retired FBI special agent, serves as an instructor with the Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted Program in the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services Division.

Mr. Miller

Mr. Miller, a retired police captain, is the program coordinator of the Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted Program in the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services Division.

Mr. Sumeracki

Mr. Sumeracki, a retired chief of police, serves as an instructor with the Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted Program in the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services Division.

Mr. Young

Mr. Young, a 20-year veteran of law enforcement, serves as an instructor with the Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted Program in the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services Division.

Lieutenant Schwertfeger

Lieutenant Schwertfeger serves with the Albemarle County, Virginia, Police Department.

Man on Cell Phone Reading Newspaper at Table

A man on a cell phone reading the newspaper at a table.

Student Sitting in Front of Lockers with Head Down

A student sits in front of lockers with a shadowy figure in the foreground.

Shadow of Gun on Patterned Background (Stock Image)

A stock image of the shadow of a gun on a patterned background.

Mr. Chaney

Mr. Chaney, a retired homicide detective, currently serves as the deputy director of the Office of Intergovernmental and Public Liaison, U.S. Department of Justice.

Mr. Bohrer

Mr. Bohrer, a retired Maryland State Police sergeant, is the range master for the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions in Sykesville.

Brandi Booth

Dr. Booth is a clinical psychology fellow with the Warrior Resiliency Program at Brooke Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Gregory M. Vecchi

Dr. Vecchi heads the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit at the FBI Academy.

Student with Gun in Waistband

A depiction of gun violence on school premises.

Young Male Officer Working on Computer

A young male officer works on a computer with another office in the foreground.

Hollywood, Florida Police Department School Resource Officers

Seven school resource officers in the Hollywood, Florida Police Department in front of the department building.

Daniel Bradley

Special Agent Bradley serves with the FBI’s Buffalo, New York, office.

James Jancewicz

Special Agent Jancewicz serves with the FBI’s Buffalo, New York, office.

Team of Police Officers

A group of six police officers standing in a circle discussing an issue.

Tabernacle Door

This tabernacle door is over 800 years old.

Paul Denton

Mr. Denton, a consultant on the protection of artistic, cultural, and historical objects, is a retired chief of the Ohio State University Police in Columbus and former commander of the Columbus, Ohio, Division of Police.

1706 German Language Family Bible

Photos courtesy of the Shier family.

John Kleberg

Mr. Kleberg, a consultant on the protection of artistic, cultural, and historical objects, is a retired assistant vice president of Ohio State University in Columbus, previous chief of the University of Illinois Police, and former deputy chief of the Ohio State University Police.

Copy of Guido Reni Painting of Christ on the Cross

This painting of Christ on the cross is a copy by Andrea Guglielmi of an original completed in Rome by Guido Reni (1575-1642), likely in the early 19th century.

Female Working on Computer (Stock Image)

Stock image of a woman on the phone working on a computer.

Sailboat On Land

A sailboat pushed in front of a church by Hurricane Camille. On August 17, 1969, a Caribbean-born hurricane with the gentle name of Camille roared into the area of Gulfport, Mississippi, located directly on the Gulf of Mexico between Mobile, Alabama and New Orleans, Louisiana.

Howard Hobbs

Howard L. Hobbs, Chief of Police, Gulfport, Mississippi. From a June 1971 Law Enforcement Bulletin entitled, "Police Operations During a Natural Disaster."

Special Agent Michael Yoder

Special Agent Yoder is assigned to the FBI’s National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime, Behavioral Analysis Unit 4, in Quantico, Virginia.

Blurred Image of Person Walking (Stock Image)

Stock image of a person walking on a path.

Chaplain Braswell Meeting with Law Enforcement and Community Members

Chaplain Braswell meets with law enforcement and community members. Mr. Braswell is a chaplain and community services specialist for the Plantation, Florida, Police Department.

Richard Braswell

Mr. Braswell is a chaplain and community services specialist for the Plantation, Florida, Police Department.

Bryan Steinkopf

Mr. Steinkopf is a police psychology research coordinator and doctoral student at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Roles of a Law Enforcement Chaplain

The roles of a law enforcement chaplain, including community relations, corrections, line of duty deaths, crisis intervention, and department and officer well-being.

Angela Beamer

Ms. Beamer is a community service aide at the Plantation, Florida, Police Department and a doctoral student at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale.

Woman Reading Report (Stock Image)

Stock image of a woman reading a report.

Police Officer (Stock Image)

Stock image of a male police officer with a blurred city behind him.

John Marx

Mr. Marx, a retired senior officer, is executive director of an organization focused on police wellness and survival and founder of its sister website.

Juvenile Female Getting Handcuffed

Depiction of a delinquent girl getting arrested.

Officer Standing Near Squad Car at Night

Depiction of a police officer patrolling the night.

David Newton

Lieutenant Newton serves with the Fresno, California, Police Department.

Gary L. Patton

Dr. Patton, a licensed professional counselor, is a chaplain with the FBI and the Huntington, West Virginia, Police Department and an associate professor in the School of Professional Counseling at Lindsey Wilson College.

Youth Male

A young man talking to a social worker or other professional.

Police Line Tape

A depiction of the tape police use around crime scenes.

Officer Unrolling Crime Scene Tape

Crime scene tape being unrolled by a police officer.

Police Commanders

Three police officers at a scene.

Mike Phibbs

Lieutenant Phibbs serves with the Richmond, Virginia, Police Department.

Two Men Watching Surveillance Camera Screens

Surveillance in the campus policing environment.

Police Officer with Citizen

A police officer assists a campus student with directions.

University Police Station

A small, university-based police station.

Mother And Son (Stock Image)

Stock image of a mother and her son.

Major Todd Coyt

Major Todd Coyt of the Atlanta, Georgia Police Department. Coyt was a Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team Fellow from August 4, 2014 to August 7, 2015.

Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services

Police, fire, and emergency medical services at a scene.

Police Belt with Gear

Various items on a typical police belt.

Richard G. Schott

Special Agent Schott is a legal instructor at the FBI Academy.

Joe Costa

Chief Costa, former chief deputy of the Dallas County, Texas, Sheriff’s Office, heads the DeSoto, Texas, Police Department.

Highway Scene (Stock Image)

Stock image of a highway scene with various cars and trucks.

Martha Felinin

Dr. Felini is a professor of epidemiology at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth.

Sara Katsanis

Ms. Katsanis is an instructor of science and society at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.

Art Eisenberg

Dr. Eisenburg is a professor and chair of the Forensic and Investigative Genetics Department and co-director of the Center of Human Identification at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth.

Sergeant Felini

Sergeant Felini serves with the Dallas, Texas, Police Department and is an advisory board member for the FBI’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Program.

Police Woman Opening Locker

A police officer gathers gear from her locker.

Officer in Police Vest

An officer wearing a protective police vest.

Man in Front of Multiple Computer Screens

A man works on several computers simultaneously.

David Matsumoto

Dr. Matsumoto is a professor of psychology at San Francisco State University and currently is director of a private training and consulting firm in California.

Hyi Sung Hwang

Dr. Hwang is a research scientist at a private training and consulting firm in California.

Handcuffs

A pair of handcuffs on a table.

Collin May

Mr. May is a forensic auditor for the U.S. government and an instructor at Stevenson University in Owings Mills, Maryland.

Special Agent Lisa Skinner

Special Agent Skinner is an instructor in the Law Enforcement Communication Resources Unit at the FBI Academy.

Mark Frank

Dr. Frank is a professor of communication and director of the Communication Science Center at the University at Buffalo in New York.

Woman at a Computer (Stock Image)

Stock image of a woman sitting in front of a computer monitor with her hand to her head.

The Seven Universal Facial Expressions of Emotion

Facial expressions that give clues to a person's mood, including happiness, surprise, contempt, sadness, fear, disgust, and anger.

Youth Exercising at Camp Cadet

A state police trooper in Butler, Pennsylvania, created Camp Cadet in 1970. Structured to resemble the Pennsylvania State Police Academy, the camp introduces young people to an early, positive relationship with members of law enforcement and other agencies throughout the county.

Camp Cadet Photos

A state police trooper in Butler, Pennsylvania, created Camp Cadet in 1970. Structured to resemble the Pennsylvania State Police Academy, the camp introduces young people to an early, positive relationship with members of law enforcement and other agencies throughout the county.

Still Image from Recording of Man Talking

A suspect recounts their alibi during an interrogation at a police station.

Masked Man Holding Gun

Suspected violent true believer brandishing an assault rifle.

J. Reid Meloy

Dr. Meloy is a consultant, researcher, writer, and teacher. He serves as a clinical faculty member with the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine and the San Diego Psychoanalytic Institute.

Man Holding a Gun

A close-up image of a man with a firearm.

Incendiary Device Explosion

An explosion caused by a bomb or similar destructive device.

Angled Profile of Shadowed Man

A criminal lurks on the shadows.

Police Woman Dispatcher

A female police officer performs dispatcher duties.

Policeman Dispatcher

A police officer provides dispatcher duties for his fellow officers.

Officers Talking to Teenager

Two law enforcement professionals talk with a teenager.

Police Officer in Squad Car with Door Open

A law enforcement professional sits in his squad car.

Lynn A. Tovar

Dr. Tovar retired as a commander from the Elk Grove Village, Illinois, Police Department and currently serves as an associate professor in the Justice, Law, and Public Safety Studies Department at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois.

Officer Making an Arrest at Night

A law enforcement professional makes an arrest at night.

Sports Car and Jet Airplane

Two items recovered from criminals through asset seizure/forfeiture.

Colin May

Mr. May is a forensic auditor for the U.S. government and an instructor at Stevenson University in Owings Mills, Maryland.

Man Speaking to Media (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man speaking to the media.

Police Foot Pursuit

A police officer chases a shirtless suspect on foot.

Distance Between Victim Officer and Victim Offender Chart

Shows the distance between the victim officer and offender by number of victim officers killed with firearms, 1985-2014 and 2005-2014. Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS), Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted (LEOKA) Program.

Marcus Young

Mr. Young is an instructor with the FBI’s Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted Program.

Male Police Officer

A distressed or worried male police officer with his hand on his head.

Rabbie Cary Friedman

Rabbi Friedman is a law enforcement trainer; hospital, prison, and police chaplain; and associate director of an institute dedicated to officer survival.

Hands On Computer Keyboard (Stock Image)

Stock image of a person's hands on a computer keyboard.

Michael Gregg

Mr. Gregg is a consultant and the founder and CEO of a cybersecurity company in Houston, Texas.

Business Meeting (Stock Image)

Stock image of four people standing and talking.

Soldier Walking with Gun

A soldier patrols with his assault rifle in hand. © marines.mil/Corporal Orlando Perez

Community Members Breakfast

One program developed by Galveston Police Department is the Cops and Clergy Breakfast, where officers and local clergy members dine together while addressing community issues and seeking cooperative solutions.

Community Members Breakfast 2

One program developed by Galveston Police Department is the Cops and Clergy Breakfast, where officers and local clergy members dine together while addressing community issues and seeking cooperative solutions.

Douglas Etter

Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Etter is a Pennsylvania State Police chaplain and has completed two tours of duty in Iraq.

Tod Burke

Dr. Burke, a former police officer, is a professor of criminal justice and associate dean for the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences at Radford University in Radford, Virginia.

Danielle Pompa

Ms. Pompa is an undergraduate student at Radford University in Radford, Virginia.

Dr. Stephen Owen

Dr. Owen is a professor and chair of the Department of Criminal Justice at Radford University in Radford, Virginia.

Officer Hand On Sidearm

A police officer reaches for his gun.

Liane McCarthy

Special Agent Liane McCarthy is the FBI’s assistant legal attache in Madrid, Spain.

Michael Asken

Dr. Michael Asken is the psychologist for the Pennsylvania State Police.

Michael Pittaro

Dr. Pittaro is a faculty member with American Military University and an adjunct professor at East Stroudsburg University in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Normore

Dr. Normore is a professor of leadership and department chair of graduate education at California State University, Dominguez Hills in Carson, California.

Shadow of Person Leaning Against Wall (Stock Image)

Stock image showing a person's shadow leaning against a brick wall.

Soldier with Head in Hands

A soldier with his head in his hands. © marines.mil/Lance Cpl. Daniel Boothe

Soldier with Children in Iraq

A soldier focuses on peacekeeping activities with children in Iraq. © marines.mil/Lance Cpl. Megan Sindelar

Soldiers Waiting in Line

Soldiers depicted standing in a queue. © marines.mil/Staff Sgt. Jim Goodwin

Woman in Wheelchair (Stock Image)

Stock image of a woman in a wheelchair making her way to her office. © Photos.com

Lisa Baker

Special Agent Baker is chief of the Legal Instruction Unit at the FBI Academy.

Woman in Wheelchair Talking to Colleague (Stock Image)

Stock image of two coworkers talking in an office setting.

Man with Crutches (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man walking up steps with the assistance of crutches. © Thinkstock.com

Wyn Lohner

Chief Lohner of the Baker City, Oregon, Police Department delivered this commencement speech to the 322nd basic police class of the Oregon Public Safety Academy on January 28, 2011.

Fallen Officer Memorial Statue

The Fallen Officer Memorial Statue is located in front of the St. Charles, Missouri, Police Department Headquarters.

Officers Calibrate Personal Radiation Detectors

Suffolk County (New York) police personnel performing an annual calibration on some of the department’s personal radiation detectors (PRDs).

Stuart Cameron

Inspector Cameron is the commanding officer of the Suffolk County, New York, Police Department’s Special Patrol Bureau in Ronkonkoma.

Digital X-Ray of Suspicious Package

Digital bomb x-ray image of a suspicious package that appears to contain a hand grenade.

Radioisotope Identification Device Connected to Laptop

Radioisotope identification device (RIID) connected to a laptop. This unit can identify various radioactive isotopes. The spectra files can be downloaded onto a laptop computer that has the proper transfer software installed using either a serial cable or a USB cable.

HazMat ID System with USB Drive

HazMat ID system with a USB drive inserted into it. This system can identify thousands of different substances, and the results can be downloaded onto a USB drive.

Woman Talking to Co-Workers (Stock Image)

Stock image of a woman talking to colleagues at work.

Community Police Officer Kerby Tonalea Working on Penguin Art Craft Project with Kids

Community Police Officer Kerby Tonalea working on a penguin art craft project with kids as part of the Scottsdale, ArizonamPolice Department's Partnering Law Enforcement and Youth (P.L.A.Y.) program.

Scottsdale Police Department Officers Playing Basketball with Kids

Scottsdale, Arizona Police Department officers playing basketball with kids as part of the Partnering Law Enforcement and Youth (P.L.A.Y.) outreach program.

Police Respond to Incident at School

Several police cars responding to an incident at a school.

John Jarvis

Dr. Jarvis serves in the FBI’s Behavioral Research and Instruction Unit and chairs the Futures Working Group.

Leonard Johns

Mr. Johns is a section chief with the National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime and the FBI’s Crisis Management Program.

Supervisor Talking to Employees (Stock Image)

Stock image of a supervisor talking to his employees around a table.

Houston Police Department Property Room

The new property storage room for the Houston Police Department.

Police Car on Roadside

A highway patrol vehicle on the side of a road.

Philip Wright

Mr. Philip D. Wright, a retired West Virginia state trooper, is an officer safety awareness training instructor with the FBI’s LEOKA Program.

Houston Police Department Old Property Room

The former property room of the Houston Police Department, dating back to 1906.

Storage Cabinets for Flammable Materials

Flammable materials are safely housed in these specialized cabinets in the Houston, Texas, Police Department.

Evidence Storage Room

Model for evidence storage in the Houston Police Department.

Houston Police Department Gun Room

Firearms storage facility for the Houston Police Department.

Girl Getting Into Passenger Side of Vehicle (Stock Image)

Stock image of a young girl entering the car of a potential abductor. © Thinkstock.com

Cash and Computer Keyboard (Stock Image)

Stock image of money superimposed on computer keys. © Thinkstock.com

Robert L. Kardell

Special Agent Kardell, a certified public accountant, serves in the Terrorist Financing Operations Section, FBI's Counterterrorism Division.

Businessman at Laptop (Stock Image)

Stock image of a businessman working on a laptop computer. © Thinkstock.com

Laptop with Projected Data (Stock Image)

Stock image of numerical data moving above a laptop across an endless continuum of information. © Thinkstock.com

Reid Meloy

Dr. Meloy is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego, and a consulting forensic psychologist to the FBI.

Young Man in a Crowd (Stock Image)

Stock image of a young man in a crowd.

Hazardous Device School Bomb Technician Memorial

The Hazardous Device School (HDS) Bomb Technician Memorial, dedicated in April 2007, honors all public safety bomb technicians who died in the line of duty while performing a hazardous device operation or response.

Silhouette of Men Talking (Stock Image)

Stock image of two men in silhouette talking outside with mountains in the background.

Hands on a Computer (Stock Image)

Stock image of a pair of hands on a computer.

Chief Jonsen and Officer Alcaraz Signing Autographs

Menlo Park (California) Police Chief Robert Jonsen and Officer Alcaraz sign autographs at a Friday Night Lights community outreach event.

Silhouettes of Radical Islamists

Radical Islamist terrorists before a sunset. © shutterstock.com

Car on Fire

A car engulfed in flames. © Photos.com

Profile Silhouette of Gunman at Sunset

A man with a rifle looks out upon his surroundings during sunset. © shutterstock.com

Angled Silhouettes and Shadows of People Walking (Stock Image)

Stock image of people walking. © Thinkstock.com

Remnants of Murrah Building After Terror Attack

The Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City following the terrorist bombing on April 19, 1995.

Fountain Place High Rise in Dallas

Fountain Place is a beautiful, conspicuous skyscraper in the heart of Dallas, Texas that was the target of terrorist Hosam Smadi. The 60-story high-rise building is the 15th tallest in Texas and houses more than 1,200 employees.

Thomas D. Petrowski

Special Agent Petrowski is a supervisor in the FBI’s Dallas, Texas, office. He served on the joint terrorism task force responsible for the Hosam Smadi investigation.

Michael W. Howell

Special Agent Howell is assigned to the FBI’s Dallas, Texas office. He served on the joint terrorism task force responsible for the Hosam Smadi investigation.

David W. Marshall

Special Agent Marshall is assigned to the FBI’s Dallas, Texas, office. He served on the joint terrorism task force responsible for the Hosam Smadi investigation.

Sheeren Zaidi

Ms. Sheeren Zaidi is an intelligence analyst in the FBI’s Dallas, Texas, office. She served on the joint terrorism task force responsible for the Hosam Smadi investigation.

Still Photo of Smadi from Video to Bin Laden

Still photo from Hosam Smadi's 7-minute video to Usama Bin Laden. Smadi attempted to bomb the Fountain Place skyscraper in the heart of the Dallas, Texas, business district.

Smadi Booking Photo

Booking photo from Hosam Smadi's arrest in 2009. Smadi attempted to bomb the Fountain Place building in Dallas, Texas.

Smadi Surveillance Photo

A photo taken of Hosam Smadi during the JTTF investigation. Smadi attempted to bomb the Fountain Place skyscraper in the heart of the Dallas, Texas, business district.

Two Men Talking (Stock Image)

Stock image of two businessmen talking.

Bengt Arnetz

Dr. Arnetz is a professor, vice chair, and director of the Division of Occupational and Environmental Health in the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health Sciences at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.

Man Looking Distressed (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man looking distressed.

Harri Gustafsberg

Mr. Gustafsberg retired as a chief inspector with the Finnish Police in Helsinki, Finland.

Konstantinos Papazoglou

Mr. Papazoglou retired as a captain in the Hellenic National Police in Athens, Greece, and currently is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Peter Collins

Dr. Collins is the forensic psychiatrist with the Ontario Provincial Police and an associate professor in the Division of Forensic Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Judith Andersen

Dr. Andersen is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto, Mississauga, in Ontario, Canada.

Smadi's Truck in Front of Intended Target

Depicted is the truck that housed Hosam Smadi's IED with the target building shown in the background. Smadi attempted to bomb Fountain Place in Dallas, Texas.

Bomb Inside Truck Bed

Hosam Smadi's vehicle-borne improvised explosive device. Smadi attempted to bomb Fountain Place in Dallas, Texas.

Light Beams from World Trade Center Site at Night

Light beams memorializing the World Trade Center site following the 9/11 attacks. © iStockphoto.com

New York City Subway

A New York City subway train at a station.

Russell Square, London

Emergency first responders at Russell Square in London, United Kingdom.

Terrorist Plot Diversity Chart

Chart depicting the increase in number and diversity of terrorist plots against the U.S. since the 9/11 attacks.

Plane Flying Over Puzzle Map of World (Stock Image)

Stock graphic showing a NWA plane flying across a map puzzle. © shutterstock.com/Photos.com

American Flag Hanging from Building After 9/11 Attack

A tattered American flag hangs from a building damaged by the 9/11 attack in New York City.

World Trade Center Site After 9/11 Attack

The remnants of the World Trade Center in New York as construction crews begin clearing the debris.

Two Men Talking (Stock Image)

Stock image of two businessmen talking.

Lincoln Statue

A statue of Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Man in Handcuffs (Stock Image)

Stock image of an officer handcuffing a man.

Jayme Holcomb

Dr. Holcomb heads the Legal Instruction Section at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

Jayhoun Rezai

Mr. Rezai is an assistant district attorney at the King’s County District Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn, New York.

Jay Fortenbery

Chief Fortenbery heads the Edenton, North Carolina, Police Department.

Police Car Lights

A police car with its lights on at night.

Officer Working on Laptop in Car

An officer enters information into his vehicle's portable computer system.

Craig C. King

Assistant General Counsel King is a legal instructor at the FBI Academy.

Man With Alcoholic Drink (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man sitting down with an alcoholic drink on a table.

Court Gavel

A person looks over papers with a gavel nearby.

Person Holding a Cell Phone (Stock Image)

Stock image of a person holding a cell phone.

Digital Forensic Examination

In one image recovered in a child pornography case, detail was of sufficient quality and quantity to be identified as the left middle finger of the suspect when compared with fingerprints taken during the jail booking process.

Older Man Sitting on Park Bench (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man sitting on a bench in a park.

Tony Salvatore

Mr. Salvatore coordinates suicide prevention and postvention at Montgomery County Emergency Service in Norristown, Pennsylvania.

Eugene Smith

Deputy Chief Smith serves as special operations group commander with the Boise, Idaho Police Department.

Mike Masterson

Mr. Masterson retired as chief of the Boise, Idaho, Police Department.

Police Officers and Fire and Emergency Vehicles at Scene

Two police officers stand near a Sarasota County fire truck with an ambulance nearby.

Two King Chess Pieces, One Toppled

Depiction of a king-on-king checkmate.

Officer Saluting with American Flag in Background

A police officer stands at attention, saluting. © Photos.com

Woman Meeting with Coworker (Stock Image)

Stock image of two coworkers meet to discuss business. © shutterstock.com

Child's Face on Laptop Screen

A child looks out from a laptop screen. © Photos.com

Mr. Wertheim

Mr. Wertheim is a project manager in the FBI’s National Data Exchange Program in Clarksburg, West Virginia.

Police Officer Stops a Vehicle (Stock Image)

Stock image of a police officer standing next to a car he has pulled over.

Lieutenant Bone

Lieutenant Bone serves with the Los Angeles, California, Police Department and is an adjuct instructor at East Los Angeles College and the Police Academy at Rio Hondo College in Whittier.

Police Chaplain (Stock Image)

Stock image of a police chaplain meeting with an individual.

Badgett Kelly

Ms. Badgett is a communications team specialist in the FBI’s National Data Exchange Program Office in Clarksburg, West Virginia.

Dr. Javidi

Dr. Javidi is the cofounder of two private firms focused on public safety training and development in Holly Springs, North Carolina.

Dr. Normore

Dr. Normore is a professor and chair of educational leadership and graduate education at California State University, Dominguez Hills.

Police Officer Outside His Vehicle

A police officer stands outside his vehicle in a city.

Leadership Definition in Dictionary With Pen (Stock Image)

A stock image of a fountain pen pointing to the word "leadership" in a dictionary.

Elderly Man Sitting on Bench

An elderly man sits on a park bench, waiting.

Robert Schaefer

Mr. Schaefer, a former New York State trooper and retired FBI special agent, conducts training in the areas of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.

Julie McNiff

Ms. McNiff is the Alzheimer’s training coordinator for the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services in Richmond.

N‑DEx Link Diagram

N‑DEx is more than a search-and-retrieval system—it can determine associations between seemingly unrelated entities. It correlates an organization’s information with records from other contributing agencies. This enables investigators to easily obtain all data associated with an individual and view the relationships in the form of a link diagram.

Examples of Incidents Involving Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease

Persons with Alzheimer's Disease may be involved in the following events: driving difficulties, false reports to 911, domestic violence, homicide, suicide, indecent exposure, shoplifting, abuse/neglect, poisoning, choking, overdoses, falls/tripping, cooking accidents, trespassing, fires, and victimization.

Woman Consoles Female Victim (Stock Image)

Stock image of a woman consoling a female victim.

Detective Pearl

Detective Pearl serves with the Paterson, New Jersey, Police Department and is an instructor with the Bergen County Police Academy.

Woman Talks With Man in Her Office (Stock Image)

Stock image of a manager talking to a co-worker in her office.

Mr. Heal

Mr. Heal retired as a commander with the Los Angeles, California, Sheriff’s Department and is a member of the World Futures Society and Police Futurists International.

Blurred Crowd of People (Stock Image)

Stock image of a blurred crowd of people in a city setting.

Officer Talking to Citizen

A police officer talks to an elderly man on the street.

Young Hand Holding Elderly Hand (Stock Image)

Stock image of a young adult lending a hand to an elderly person.

Glowing Puzzle Piece (Stock Image)

Stock image of a glowing puzzle piece. © shutterstock.com

Billy Grogan

Chief Grogan serves with the Dunwoody, Georgia, Police Department.

Group of Business People (Stock Image)

Stock image of a group of business people.

FBI’s Crisis Negotiation Unit at Work

FBI crisis negotiators at work at a scene.

Man Writing a Note with a Pen (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man writing a handwritten note.

Broken Windshield

The broken windshield of a car.

Businessman Interviews Woman for a Job (Stock Image)

Stock image of a businessman interviewing a woman for a job in an office.

Lieutenant Martinez

Lieutenant Martinez serves with the Special Operations Bureau of the Redlands, California, Police Department.

Dr. Hilal

Dr. Hilal is a professor with the Metropolitan State University School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

Dr. Densley

Dr. Densley is an assistant professor in the School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, Metropolitan State University, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

Officer Talking to Woman Sitting on Ground

A police officer comforts a woman in distress.

Abigail Tucker

Dr. Tucker is the program manager for the Justice Program at Community Reach Center in Thornton, Colorado.

Active Listening Skills Job Aid

The Active Listening Skills (ALS) target contains several areas the evaluator uses to record feedback. Correct ALS responses, or “hits,” are noted on the silhouette. Non-ALS responses, or “misses,” are marked outside the boundary of the silhouette. The stop sign outlines record common misses, and the comments boxes allow for more descriptive or qualitative feedback. This chart provides helpful hints for scoring.

Active Listening Skills Target

Evaluators can record responses and determine if a negotiator consistently employed Active Listening Skills. To help with this process, the FBI’s Crisis Negotiation Unit developed the ALS target.

Samuel Browning

Mr. Browning, a former police officer, is a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida.

Ms. Pelker

Ms. Pelker is an intelligence analyst in the FBI’s Criminal Investigative Division in Washington, D.C.

Mr. Nigh

Mr. Nigh is an assistant general counsel in the FBI’s Office of the General Counsel in Washington, D.C.

Virtual Currency (Stock Image)

Stock image of three computer screens with computer digits and a world map in the background.

Captain Nanavaty

Captain Nanavaty serves with the Indianapolis, Indiana, Metropolitan Police Department.

Police Officer With Head on His Hand (Stock Image)

Stock image of a police officer with his head on his hand.

Twitter Comment on Police Media Event

Positive Twitter comment on a media event hosted by the Prince George’s County, Maryland Police Department.

Twitter Comment on Police Media Event 2

Positive Twitter comment on a media event hosted by the Prince George’s County, Maryland Police Department.

Aviation Unit Commander Lieutenant Cline Addresses Media

Aviation Unit Commander Lieutenant Cline addresses the news media during a breakfast hosted by the Prince George’s County, Maryland, Police Department’s Media Relations Division.

Two Men Talking at Work (Stock Image)

Stock image of two men talking at work.

Female Police Officer Next to Vehicle

A female police officer in uniform stands next to a police vehicle.

Dr. Burke

Dr. Burke, a former police officer, serves as the associate dean for the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences and is a professor of criminal justice at Radford University in Radford, Virginia.

Man Studying in a Library (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man studying in a library.

Police Vehicle K-9 Unit

A police vehicle with the words, "Caution K-9 Unit," in the back window.

Woman Listening to Another Person (Stock Image)

Stock image of a woman listening closely to another person.

Chief Fortenbery

Chief Fortenbery heads the Edenton, North Carolina, Police Department.

Dr. Owen

Dr. Owen is a professor and chair of the Department of Criminal Justice at Radford University in Radford, Virginia.

Captain Francis

Captain Francis serves with the Apple Valley, Minnesota, Police Department and is an adjunct professor of criminal justice at Concordia University in Saint Paul.

Ms. Grubb

Ms. Grubb is a graduate of the Department of Criminal Justice at Radford University in Radford, Virginia.

Person on the Run (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man fleeing down a city street.

Mr. Sandoval

Mr. Sandoval retired as an FBI special agent, polygraph examiner, and instructor at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

Man Walking in the Woods

A man walks on a path in the woods.

Man Takes Notes (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man writing in a notebook in an office setting.

Dr. Hwang

Dr. Hwang is an adjunct faculty member at San Francisco State University and a research scientist at a private training and consulting firm in El Cerrito, California.

Mr. Wilcox

Mr. Wilcox, a retired officer with the Los Altos, California, Police Department, is the program coordinator and an instructor in the Criminal Justice Program at Ozarka College in Melbourne, Arkansas.

Dr. Matsumoto

Dr. Matsumoto is a professor of psychology at San Francisco State University and director of a private training and consulting firm in El Cerrito, California.

Brian McAllister

Brian McAllister, formerly with the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department, serves as a training instructor with the FBI’s Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted Officer Safety Awareness Training Program.

Police Officer Prepares to Put Arrested Man in Vehicle

A police officer guides an arrested man by the arm and prepares to put him in a police vehicle.

Ms. Skinner

Ms. Skinner retired as an FBI special agent, polygraph examiner, and instructor at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

Verbal Markers of Deception Chart

The three steps include identify markers, analyze and interpret, and exploit in the interview.

Police Officer Low-Fives Young Kids

A police officer on a motorcycle low-fives young kids holding American flags.

Group Meeting (Stock Image)

Stock image of six people in a meeting.

Transgender Individual (Stock Image)

Stock image of a transgender person standing outside.

Dr. Owen

Dr. Owen is a professor and chair of the Department of Criminal Justice at Radford University in Radford, Virginia.

Man in Dark Jacket in Handcuffs (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man in a dark jacket handcuffed behind his back.

Supervisory Special Agent Hood

Supervisory Special Agent Hood is an instructor in the Leadership and Communications Unit at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

Dr. Tod Burke

Dr. Burke, a former police officer, serves as the associate dean for the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences and is a professor of criminal justice at Radford University in Radford, Virginia.

Dr. Few-Demo

Dr. Few-Demo is an associate professor of human development at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Altered Fingerprints: Z-Pattern Cut

The intent of the z-pattern cut is to scar and distort the natural fingerprint into an unnatural pattern. As with the vertical cut or slice, individuals cut the fingertip; however, in this case they cut a z-shaped pattern.

Altered Fingerprints: Unknown Method

Suspects associated with an unknown method of alteration use a variety of techniques. They may bite or use sandpaper to eliminate fingerprint ridges necessary for identification. As such, law enforcement personnel should record as much detail of the finger as possible, including areas below the first joint.

Chief Fortenbery

Dr. Peak is a professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Chief Fortenbery

Chief Fortenbery heads the Edenton, North Carolina, Police Department.

Person With a Marker in Front of a Whiteboard (Stock Image)

Stock image of a person with a marker preparing to write on a whiteboard.

Altered Fingerprints: Vertical Cut or Slice

The vertical cut or slice modifies the fingerprint by scarring or distorting. Individuals cut down the middle of the fingertip, leaving a fairly straight cut on the fingerprint. In some instances an individual will pull the skin near the cut in different directions in an effort to generate an unusual fingerprint pattern when the fingertip heals.

Altered Fingerprints: Burn Method

Using a heat or chemical source to burn the fingertip, the burn method is intended to scar or obliterate the print. If the affected area is small, fingerprint examiners can use other areas of the fingers that contain sufficient prints to attempt to establish identity.

Gambling Table at a Casino (Stock Image)

Stock image of a gambling table at a casino with a card dealer and two players.

Law Enforcement Leaders

Two law enforcement leaders.

Fingerprint on Digital Background (Stock Image)

Stock image of a fingerprint on a digital background.

U.S. Supreme Court Building

The outside of the Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C.

Special Agent Weyand

Special Agent Weyand heads the FBI’s Boise, Idaho, resident agency.

Students at FBI Academy at Tree With Signs

A tree sits at the top of a hill at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, posted with signs, which include “Pride,” “Attitude,” “Respect,” “Loyalty,” “Hurt,” “Agony,” “and “Pain.” These signs were put there by former students, and some have been there for decades. They have inspired thousands of law enforcement officers and agents who struggled up that hill during class runs. The tree has become an icon to thousands of police officers and agents who have attended training at the FBI Academy and the FBI National Academy.

Mr. Masterson

Mr. Masterson retired as chief of the Boise, Idaho, Police Department.

Gang Member and Graffiti (Stock Image)

Stock image of a gang member in a hoodie with graffiti on a wall behind him.

Mr. Guzman

Mr. Guzman, an instructor on interview and interrogation techniques, is a retired gang crime specialist with the Chicago, Illinois, Police Department.

FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force Members and Vehicle

Several members of an FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force and a vehicle in a parking lot outside.

Special Agent Douglas Hart

Special Agent and Task Force Coordinator Douglas Hart serves in the FBI’s Boise, Idaho, resident agency.

2014 Police Chief's Net-Centric Community Safety Model Graphic

This model is applicable for any leaders overseeing multiagency task forces.

Employee at the Criminal Justice Information Services Division

An FBI employee at the Criminal Justice Information Services Division at his desk looking at a computer monitor.

Dark Gavel and Scales of Justice (Stock Image)

Stock image of a courtroom gavel with scales in the background. © Thinkstock.com

Scales of Justice (Stock Image)

Stock image of scales, representing justice. © Photos.com

Supreme Court Statue

One of two statues seated adjacent to the front steps of the Supreme Court Building. © Photos.com

Gavel and Scales of Justice (Stock Image)

Stock image of a gavel and scales. © Thinkstock.com

Statue at Supreme Court

One of two statues sitting before the facade of the U.S. Supreme Court. © Photos.com

Angled View of Supreme Court Building

Front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building from an upward angle. © Photos.com

Gary D. Rudick

Chief Rudick serves with the Tulsa, Oklahoma, Public Schools Campus Police.

Students in Hallway at School (Stock Image)

Stock image of high school students waiting in a hallway between classes. © Thinkstock.com

Students in Class (Stock Image)

Stock image of students seated in class listening to their instructor. © Thinkstock.com

Man Straightening Tie in Building Glass (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man in a suit straightening his tie in the glass of a building outside.

FBI Director James B. Comey

James Comey served as FBI Director from September 4, 2013 to May 9, 2017.

Director Comey at Georgetown University

In a February 12, 2015 speech at Georgetown University, FBI Director James B. Comey called on the nation’s law enforcement personnel and the citizens they serve to participate in a frank and open conversation about the disconnect that exists in places like New York City and Ferguson, Missouri—and communities across the country—between police agencies and many citizens, particularly in communities of color.

Father Looking at Computer Tablet (Stock Image)

Stock image of a father sitting on a couch looking at a computer tablet.

Minimum Training Level by Municipal Population Size Served by Agency

A total of 1,317 law enforcement personnel from across the country completed a survey on levels of medical instruction provided to officers and evaluated the impact of specific training on selected medical decision-making skills. Nine hundred nineteen respondents (80.2 percent) reported that their respective agency’s minimum medical training requirement was American Red Cross Basic First Aid/CPR or equivalent.

Dr. Sztajnkrycer

Dr. Sztajnkrycer is an associate professor and chair of Emergency Preparedness in the Division of Emergency Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and serves as medical director for the Rochester Police Department and Olmsted County Emergency Response Unit in Rochester.

Dr. Aberle

Dr. Aberle is chief resident of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Emergency Response Outside a Hotel

Several police cars respond to an incident outside a hotel.

Chart Showing Respondent Medical Training Versus Reported Department Minimum Training Level Chart

A total of 1,317 law enforcement personnel from across the country completed a survey on levels of medical instruction provided to officers and evaluated the impact of specific training on selected medical decision-making skills. Nine hundred nineteen respondents (80.2 percent) reported that their respective agency’s minimum medical training requirement was American Red Cross Basic First Aid/CPR or equivalent.

Reported Geographic Locations of Survey Respondents

A total of 1,317 law enforcement personnel from across the country completed a survey on levels of medical instruction provided to officers and evaluated the impact of specific training on selected medical decision-making skills. Nine hundred nineteen respondents (80.2 percent) reported that their respective agency’s minimum medical training requirement was American Red Cross Basic First Aid/CPR or equivalent.

Dr. Dennis

Dr. Dennis is chief of the Division of Prehospital and Emergency Trauma Services, Department of Trauma and Burn, at the John H. Stroger, Jr., Hospital of Cook County; medical director of the Cook County Sheriff’s Department, Emergency Services Bureau; and an associate professor at RUSH Medical College in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Landry

Dr. Landry, a retired lieutenant from the State of Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Insurance Fraud, in Tallahassee, is an instructor in the Criminal Justice Program at South Florida State College in Avon Park, Florida.

Patrol Car Driving in Neighborhood

A patrol car on its neighborhood rounds.

Figure 1: Common Patrol Areas Circled

For a typical police agency to address hot spots, it needs to develop deployment plans that minimize geographical boundaries, maximize incident-based deployment, and maintain general patrol services. In other words, put the “cops on the dots.”

Figure 2: Cool Zone vs. Hot Spots

For a typical police agency to address hot spots, it needs to develop deployment plans that minimize geographical boundaries, maximize incident-based deployment, and maintain general patrol services. In other words, put the “cops on the dots.”

Figure 3: PUSH Deployment Plan

For a typical police agency to address hot spots, it needs to develop deployment plans that minimize geographical boundaries, maximize incident-based deployment, and maintain general patrol services. In other words, put the “cops on the dots.”

Figure 4: Crime and Traffic Crash Activity

A map of one city's crime and traffic crash activity. For a typical police agency to address hot spots, it needs to develop deployment plans that minimize geographical boundaries, maximize incident-based deployment, and maintain general patrol services. In other words, put the “cops on the dots.”

Child Staring Out Car Window with Teddy Bear (Stock Image)

Stock image of a child holding a teddy bear and staring out of a car window.

Digital Globe (Stock Image)

Stock image of a globe covered in binary code.

William Tafoya

Dr. Tafoya, a retired FBI special agent, is the coordinator of and a professor in the Information Protection and Security Program at the University of New Haven in Connecticut.

Computer in Command Post Environment

Depiction of computer terminals at a command post.

San Leandro, California Public Safety Memorial

The San Leandro Public Safety Memorial in California depicts police offers, firefighters, and their respective equipment. The back face of the memorial is etched black granite illustrating historic photographs.

Seatbelt with Broken Glass and Blood (Stock Image)

Stock image of a seatbelt surrounded by broken glass and blood.

Looped Arrow Graphic

A graphic of an arrow swooping up a set of ethereal spiral stairs. © shutterstock.com

W. Michael Phibbs

Sergeant Phibbs serves with the Richmond, Virginia, Police Department and is a consultant with a private firm.

Silhouettes with Shadows (Stock Image)

Stock image of human silhouettes with shadows.

Manager Talking With Employee (Stock Image)

Stock image of a manager talking with an employee in an office.

Sheriff Liberty

Sheriff Liberty serves with the Kennebec County, Maine, Sheriff’s Office and is president of the Maine Sheriffs Association.

Female Police Officer in Front of American Flag (Stock Image)

Stock image of a female police officer with an American flag in the background.

Dr. Ellis

Dr. Ellis is the program head of the Department of Justice Studies at the University of Guelph Humber in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and a retired executive of the Toronto Police Service.

Dr. Normore

Dr. Normore is a program chair and professor at California State University Dominguez Hills, and chief officer of leadership and ethics at the International Academy of Public Safety, Los Angeles, California.

The Performance Management Process

Two instructors in the Toronto Police Service developed a performance management chart that outlines sequential steps to follow for helping employees improve performance. Adapted from Performance Management. Chuck Lawrence and Richard Coulis (1986). Reproduced with Permission.

Special Agent Michael Yoder

Special Agent Yoder serves in the FBI’s National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime, Behavioral Analysis Unit-4, Crimes Against Adult Victims.

Texas Department of Public Safety Officer Talks to Driver (Stock Image)

Stock image of an officer with the Texas Department of Public Safety talks to the driver of a white car who has been pulled over.

Mr. Wayne Koka

Mr. Koka is a major case specialist in the FBI’s National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime, Behavioral Analysis Unit-3, Crimes Against Children.

Texas Officers Arrest Suspect (Stock Image)

Stock image of a Texas Department of Public Safety officer and another officer arresting a suspect.

Pyramid of Performance Factors

A diagram developed by W. Mark Phibbs showing a pyramid of performance factors, including individual professional expectations, organizational expectations, organizational realities, internal communication top-down/bottom up, supervisor interactions, perceived organizational responsiveness, and individual effort.

Texas Department of Public Safety Officer with Suspect (Stock Image)

Stock image of an officer of the Texas Department of Public Safety talking to a suspect on the side of a road.

Two Men Talking (Stock Image)

Stock image of two co-workers talking in an office environment. © Thinkstock.com

Statue of Robert Peel

Robert Peel, father of modern policing, is immortalized on the streets of London with a statue. © shutterstock.com

Police Officer With Vehicle in the Background

A police officer outside wearing sunglasses with a vehicle in the background.

M.A. Lewis

Mr. Lewis worked as a patrol officer and supervisor for six years in Oregon and currently is a consultant on police department policies.

Investigator Sitting at Computer (Stock Image)

Stock image of an investigator working on a desktop computer in an office.

Man Pulling Suitcase (Stock Image)

A man pulling a suitcase in an airport or hotel.

Police Officers Being Sworn In

A group of police officers being sworn in as family and friends look on.

Dr. Fitch

Dr. Fitch is a lieutenant with the Los Angeles County, California, Sheriff’s Department and holds faculty positions at California State University, Long Beach, and the Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles.

Metallic Flake Distribution Resembling Automotive Refinish Paint

The seized bags in a drug case were sprayed with two distinct layers of black paint, which contained some metallic flakes to enhance the visual appeal of the coating. One of the layers contained a metallic flake distribution that resembled automotive refinish paint.

Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial

Various scenes from the Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial in Boise, Idaho.

Chief Mike Masterson

Chief Mike Masterson of the Boise, Idaho, Police Department delivered this speech to the graduating class of the Boise Police Academy on September 12, 2014.

London Police Officer Helping Civilian

A police officer in London helps a tourist with directions. © shutterstock.com

Cop Running, Blurred Image (Stock Image)

Stock image of a police officer running toward the scene of an incident.

Mark McDonough

Sergeant McDonough serves with the Bowling Green, Ohio, Police Department.

Woman Crying in Public (Stock Image)

Stock image of a woman crying outside a building.

Johnny K. Jines

Sergeant Jines serves as a patrol division shift supervisor and Crisis Intervention Team trainer with the Jackson, Tennessee, Police Department.

Man on Park Bench (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man on a park bench with his head in his hands.

Magnifying Glass Over Terrorism Headline (Stock Image)

Stock image of a magnifying glass showing a closeup of a terrorism headline.

J.T. McBride

Mr. McBride retired as chief of the campus police department of Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, Ohio, where he currently serves as a criminal justice instructor.

World Trade Center Debris

Cleanup crews in New York begin the process of clearing the debris of the late World Trade Center towers.

David Gottfried

Assistant General Counsel Gottfried is a legal instructor at the FBI Academy.

9/11 Memorial Fountain

A view of the 9/11 Memorial fountain in New York City.

Names at 9/11 Memorial with Flag

A view of the memorial plaque at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City.

Close-Up of Police Badge

Close-up of a police officer's badge.

Craig Junginger

Chief Junginger heads the Gresham (Oregon) Police Department. He presented this speech to graduates of the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem.

Three People in Business Attire

Stock image of three people in business attire in an office setting.

Georgetown Police Department Memorial in Massachusetts

The monument, designed after the Georgetown Police Department badge, is made of Vermont granite. In the center of the monument is the Georgetown Town Hall, the American flag, the state flag, and the seal of Massachusetts.

Belt Buckle Knife 1

The photos depict a metal knife blade hidden inside a leather belt. Only the buckle handle of each item can be seen. These weapons pose a serious threat to the safety of law enforcement officers.

Belt Buckle Knife 2

A metal knife blade hidden inside a leather belt. These weapons pose a serious threat to the safety of law enforcement officers.

Belt Buckle Knife 3

A metal knife blade hidden inside a leather belt. These weapons pose a serious threat to the safety of law enforcement officers.

Belt Buckle Knife 4

A metal knife blade hidden inside a leather belt. These weapons pose a serious threat to the safety of law enforcement officers.

Dog Next to Deceased Owner

Nebraska State Trooper Mike Ritonya took this photograph at the scene of an automobile accident. The dog is sitting beside his 17-year-old owner, who is covered by a tarp. Both the dog and his owner were ejected from the vehicle seen overturned in the background. The beer carton in the foreground shows a likely contributing factor to the crash. Trooper Ritonya said that the dog would not leave his owner’s side.

Vehicle with Santa Muerte Lettering on Rear Window

A vehicle with Santa Muerte lettering on the rear window driving down a highway. Photo provided by Pamela L. Bunker.

Robert J. Bunker

Dr. Bunker has worked with the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit and currently serves with the Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College and as an adjunct faculty member with Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, California. At the time of the writing of this article the author was serving as an instructor with the Los Angeles High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.

Santa Muerte Statue, White Cape

Depiction of a Santa Muerte statue wearing a white cape, symbolizing personal protection. Photo provided by U.S. law enforcement.

Santa Muerte Car Window Decal

A Santa Muerte decal is shown on the window of a car. Photo provided by U.S. law enforcement.

Woman's Hands Typing on a Laptop (Stock Image)

Stock image of a woman typing on a laptop keyboard.

Robert Stuart

Mr. Stuart, a retired major with the Montgomery, Alabama, Police Department, is the assistant chief agent at the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center.

Man Pinching Bridge of Nose (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man pinching the bridge of his nose.

Mark Sedevic

Sergeant Sedevic serves with the Chicago, Illinois, Police Department.

Two Men Shaking Hands (Stock Image)

Stock image of two men shaking hands in an office.

Man at Podium Speaking to Audience (Stock Image)

Stock image of a speaker addressing a group of people.

Eagan, Minnesota, Police Memorial

Dedicated on October 14, 2010, the Eagan, Minnesota Tribute and Memorial Plaza is located in the city’s central park. Life-size bronze statues of a patrol officer shielding a frightened little girl stand proudly in the public park.

Flags at Eagan, Minnesota Police Memorial

Dedicated on October 14, 2010, the Eagan, Minnesota Tribute and Memorial Plaza is located in the city’s central park. Flags of the United States, the Eagan Police Department, and the Eagan Fire Department fly overhead.

Plaque at Eagan, Minnesota Police Memorial

Dedicated on October 14, 2010, the Eagan, Minnesota Tribute and Memorial Plaza is located in the city’s central park. Nearby rests a granite memorial with the inscription, “Men and women dedicating themselves to law enforcement do so to protect us from tyranny, advocate on behalf of the rich and poor, and work tirelessly to seek justice for everyone. While confronting society’s dangers on our behalf, may they be shielded from harm, maintain their resolve in the face of adversity, and know their community is proud of them.”

Crucifix Knife

This nonmagnetic cross conceals a metal blade that poses a dangerous, unexpected threat to law enforcement officers. Offenders can use the item as a key chain or necklace.

Woman Burying Face in Hands (Stock Image)

Stock image of a woman burying her face in her hands.

Steve Marcin

Lieutenant Marcin serves with the Anaheim, California, Police Department.

Man and His Son Fishing (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man and his son fishing in the ocean.

Social Media Apps on Phone

Various social media apps like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Tumblr on a cell phone.

Special Agent Michael T. Pettry

Special Agent Pettry is a legal instructor at the FBI Academy.

Special Agent Francis

Special Agent Francis, formerly a police officer in Kentucky and Missouri, serves with the FBI’s Chicago, Illinois, division.

Female Police Officer Saluting with Flag Backdrop

A female police officer salutes with an American flag in the background.

Mr. Capps

Mr. Capps retired as assistant chief of the Missouri City, Texas, Police Department.

Police Cars on a City Street

A series of police cars with sirens flashing on a city street.

Hand on Laptop Keyboard (Stock Image)

Stock image of a hand on a laptop keyboard.

Officer Writing Ticket to Motorist (Stock Image)

Stock image of a police officer writing a ticket to a motorist with a sports car.

Mark Carignan

Sergeant Mark Carignan serves with the Brattleboro, Vermont, Police Department.

Thomas Karabanoff

Supervisory Special Agent Karabanoff heads the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Office of Law Enforcement in Fort Worth, Texas.

Vision Definition (Stock Image)

Stock image of a highlighter marking the definition of "vision."

Lightbulbs Hanging from Ceiling (Stock Image)

Stock image of multiple hanging light bulbs, including one that is lit.

Hands Sticking Out from Behind Prison Bars

A male prisoner with his hands hanging outside his cell.

Scott Salley

Chief Scott Salley is head of corrections for the Collier County, Florida, Sheriff’s Office.

Garda Memorial Garden Entrance

The Garda Memorial Garden in the Dubhlinn Gardens in Dublin,Ireland opened on May 15, 2010. The memorial honors An Garda Siochána members killed in the line of duty. Their names are inscribed in stone within the garden.

Garda Memorial Garden Stone Sculpture

The Garda Memorial Garden in the Dubhlinn Gardens in Dublin, Ireland opened on May 15, 2010. The memorial honors An Garda Siochána members killed in the line of duty. A stone sculpture provides a tribute to all deceased members of An Garda Siochána, the Royal Irish Constabulary, and the Dublin Metropolitan Police.

Garda Memorial Garden Glass Sculpture

The Garda Memorial Garden in the Dubhlinn Gardens in Dublin, Ireland opened on May 15, 2010. The memorial honors An Garda Siochána members killed in the line of duty. A round glass sculpture commemorates the sacrifice of the families left behind.

Gun Knife with Ruler

Law enforcement officers should be aware that offenders may attempt to use this gun knife. A small revolver is concealed in the handle and fires .22 long rifle-caliber cartridges. The blade is removable, and the handle may be carried alone as a firearm.

Gun Knife in Hand

Law enforcement officers should be aware that offenders may attempt to use this gun knife. A small revolver is concealed in the handle and fires .22 long rifle-caliber cartridges. The blade is removable, and the handle may be carried alone as a firearm.

Gun Knife X-Ray Image

Law enforcement officers should be aware that offenders may attempt to use this gun knife. A small revolver is concealed in the handle and fires .22 long rifle-caliber cartridges. The blade is removable, and the handle may be carried alone as a firearm.

Gun Knife in Open Position

Law enforcement officers should be aware that offenders may attempt to use this gun knife. A small revolver is concealed in the handle and fires .22 long rifle-caliber cartridges. The blade is removable, and the handle may be carried alone as a firearm.

Gun Knife with Trigger

Law enforcement officers should be aware that offenders may attempt to use this gun knife. A small revolver is concealed in the handle and fires .22 long rifle-caliber cartridges. The blade is removable, and the handle may be carried alone as a firearm.

Three Pickpockets in Action in Italy

While vacationing in Rome, Italy, Richard T. Richards, a volunteer for the Chatham, New Jersey, Emergency Squad, captured on camera a three-member pickpocket team in action.

Officer Entering House

A law enforcement officer executes a search warrant on a suspect's house.

M. Todd Heflin

Special Agent Heflin is a legal instructor at the FBI Academy.

Search in Shahzad Case (AP Photo)

FBI agents and other personnel search a house where Faisal Shahzad lived in Bridgeport, Connecticut on May 4, 2010. Shahzad pleaded guilty to all counts of a 10-count indictment for driving a car bomb into Times Square on the evening of May 1, 2010. AP Photo.

Crime Scene Tape

Barrier indicating the scene of a crime.

Latent Hit of the Year Logo

The FBI developed the Latent “Hit of the Year” Award Program to honor those outstanding latent examiners or law enforcement officers for their success in solving a major crime through the use of IAFIS latent services.

Police Officers Interacting With Homeless Person

Local police departments often address sensitive issues regarding the impact of homeless populations on public safety. To this end, the Anaheim, California Police Department has found a new approach for police contact with homeless individuals.

Anaheim Police Officer Helps the Homeless

An Anaheim, California police officer reunites a homeless woman with her daughter in Arizona and assists other homeless individuals.

Officers and Other Personnel Respond to Incident

Police officers, firefighters, and others respond to an incident.

Police Officer (Stock Image)

Stock image of a male police officer in uniform outside.

Woman Writing in Notebook (Stock Image)

Stock image of a woman writing in a notebook with a laptop nearby.

Special Agent Brian Boetig

Special Agent Boetig heads the FBI’s Buffalo, New York, Division.

Captain Michael A. Snawder

Captain Snawder serves with the Richmond, Virginia, Police Department and is a member of the Central Virginia All Hazards Incident Management Team.

Lieutentant Michael Phibbs

Lieutentant Phibbs serves with the Richmond, Virginia, Police Department and is a member of the Central Virginia All Hazards Incident Management Team.

Anaheim Police Officers Assist the Homeless

Anaheim, California police officers help a homeless woman begin a new life in Maryland.

Anaheim Police Officers Help the Homeless

Anaheim police officers reunite the homeless with family.

Anaheim Police Officer Helps Homeless Couple

An Anaheim, California police officer helps a homeless couple begin a new life in Ohio.

Lieutenant Steven Marcin

Lieutenant Marcin serves with the Anaheim, California, Police Department.

Man and Boy Sitting on Rock (Stock Image)

Stock image of a father and son sitting on a boulder outside.

Man in Ski Mask Breaking Into Car (Stock Image)

Stock image of a thief attempting to break into a car.

Zach Friend

Mr. Friend is a crime analyst with the Santa Cruz, California, Police Department.

Santa Cruz Predictive Policing Technology

Map detailing predictive policing technology used by the Santa Cruz, California Police Department.

Santa Cruz Predictive Policing Technology 2

Map detailing predictive policing technology used by the Santa Cruz, California Police Department.

Santa Cruz Predictive Policing Technology 3

Map detailing predictive policing technology used by the Santa Cruz, California Police Department.

Houston Community Resilience Exercise

Houston Community Resilience Exercise (CREX): Community engagement with federal, state, local law enforcement, civic, community, and inter-faith partners. Photo provided by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Special Agent Cauthen

Special Agent Cauthen is assigned to the FBI’s Sacramento, California, office.

Server Farm in the Cloud (Stock Image)

Stock graphic representing cloud computing.

Somali Community Members

Members of the Somali community members stand outside a building.

Deputy Assistant Director J. Chris Warrener

J. Chris Warrener, deputy assistant director of the FBI's Criminal Investigative Division and former special agent in charge of the Minneapolis Division.

Physician and Patient (Stock Image)

Stock image of a doctor and her patient in an office.

People in Office (Stock Image)

Stock image of people meeting in an office.

Emergency Response Vehicles

Police cars and a fire truck converge upon the scene of an incident.

Pager Gun with Ruler

This firearm is made of metal and concealed in a plastic grip. It can fire five .22 caliber shots and is designed with a clip to be carried on a belt or in a pocket. This item poses a serious threat to law enforcement.

Pager Gun X-Ray

This firearm is made of metal and concealed in a plastic grip. It can fire five .22 caliber shots and is designed with a clip to be carried on a belt or in a pocket. This item poses a serious threat to law enforcement.

Pager Gun in Person's Hand

This firearm is made of metal and concealed in a plastic grip. It can fire five .22 caliber shots and is designed with a clip to be carried on a belt or in a pocket. This item poses a serious threat to law enforcement.

Belt Buckle Revolver

This small metal revolver is released from a belt buckle by the press of a button. Offenders may attempt to use this concealed weapon against law enforcement.

Belt Buckle Revolver with Ruler

This small metal revolver is released from a belt buckle by the press of a button. Offenders may attempt to use this concealed weapon against law enforcement.

Belt Buckle Revolver X-Ray

This small metal revolver is released from a belt buckle by the press of a button. Offenders may attempt to use this concealed weapon against law enforcement.

Leadership Ornaments (Stock Image)

Stock image of a series of ornaments with human figures on top.

Officer Holding Folded American Flag

A police officer holds an American flag at a memorial service.

Tim Wardrip

Mr. Wardrip, the former executive director of the Northwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Hobart, now serves as a security consultant in a private firm.

FBI Agent at Suspect's Door

A crime suspect answers the door for an FBI agent.

Joy Shelton

Ms. Shelton is a crime analyst in the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit III – Crimes Against Children, National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime.

Tia Hoffer

Special Agent Hoffer serves in the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit III – Crimes Against Children, National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime.

Charles Joyner

Mr. Joyner, a retired FBI special agent, is founder and president of a private consulting firm specializing in assistance to law enforcement on use-of-force issues.

Child Sex Offenders Handbook

The FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit III – Crimes Against Children, National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime (NCAVC), has published a handbook entitled Operational Safety Considerations While Investigating Child-Sex Offenders: A Handbook for Law Enforcement, Volume 1.

Gun in Waistband of Jeans (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man pulling a gun from the waistband of his jeans.

Special Agent Katherine Schweit

Special Agent Schweit serves as a special assistant to the executive assistant director of the FBI’s Criminal, Cyber, Response, and Services Branch and is a member of the working group implementing Now Is the Time, a White House initiative to protect communities by reducing gun violence.

Workplace Violence Handbook

The FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) published a monograph on workplace violence in 2002 that examined the pre-attack warning behaviors of attackers who targeted places of employment. It remains one of the most useful and comprehensive guides for the evaluation of persons of concern in the workplace.

Campus Attacks Handbook

The Campus Attacks project examined attempted and committed homicidal acts of violence (excluding gang or profit motivated crimes) on American college campuses from 1900 to 2008.

Adult Students in Classroom (Stock Image)

Stock image of adults in a classroom.

Susan Hilal

Dr. Hilal is an associate professor with the Metropolitan State University School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

James Densley

Dr. Densley is an assistant professor with the Metropolitan State University School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

Flashlight Gun

The item appears to be a flashlight but actually is a gun. The ring is pulled back and allowed to travel forward, firing a .25 auto caliber cartridge.

Flashlight Gun 2

The item appears to be a flashlight but actually is a gun. The ring is pulled back and allowed to travel forward, firing a .25 auto caliber cartridge.

Flashlight Gun 3

The item appears to be a flashlight but actually is a gun. The ring is pulled back and allowed to travel forward, firing a .25 auto caliber cartridge.

Pen Gun in Hand

Pen guns may come in various styles and finishes. The bolt head is pulled back and allowed to travel forward, firing a .38 special caliber cartridge.

Pen Gun with Ruler

Pen guns may come in various styles and finishes. The bolt head is pulled back and allowed to travel forward, firing a .38 special caliber cartridge.

Pen Gun X-Ray

Pen guns may come in various styles and finishes. The bolt head is pulled back and allowed to travel forward, firing a .38 special caliber cartridge.

Bolt Gun 1

This gun looks like a metal bolt. The bolt head is pulled back and allowed to travel forward. It can fire a .22 caliber cartridge.

Bolt Gun 2

This gun looks like a metal bolt. The bolt head is pulled back and allowed to travel forward. It can fire a .22 caliber cartridge.

Bolt Gun 3

This gun looks like a metal bolt. The bolt head is pulled back and allowed to travel forward. It can fire a .22 caliber cartridge.

Emergency Response Vehicles in Neighborhood

Police cars and fire trucks arrive in a neighborhood to respond to an incident.

Officer Walking Canine with Police Tape in Background

A police officer escorts a canine officer onto the scene of an incident.

Dr. Jarvis

Dr. Jarvis serves in the FBI’s Behavioral Research and Instruction Unit and chairs the Futures Working Group.

Mr. Harrison

Mr. Harrison is the course manager for the California Peace Officer Standards and Training Command College and the futurist in residence with the FBI’s Behavioral Research and Instruction Unit.

Ms. Scherer

Ms. Scherer, a former contract researcher in the FBI’s Behavioral Research and Instruction Unit, currently is a doctoral student at George Mason University and serves as a research associate at the Police Foundation in Washington, D.C.

Man in Suit Touching Computer Screen (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man touching a computer screen, representing training in the future.

Gavel with Flag in Background (Stock Image)

Stock image of a gavel about to hit a sound block with a flag in the background.

Police Officers at Door

Suicide by cop is a situation where individuals deliberately place themselves or others at grave risk in a manner that compels the use of deadly force by police officers.

Mr. Salvatore

Mr. Salvatore coordinates suicide prevention and postvention at Montgomery County Emergency Service in Norristown, Pennsylvania.

Man Holding a Triangle (Stock Image)

Stock image of man holding a triangle of human figures.

Mr. James J. Sheets

Mr. James J. Sheets is a former police lieutenant and an officer safety awareness training instructor with the FBI’s Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted Program.

Officer Makes Traffic Stop

The officer executes a traffic stop, and immediately a male subject exits the vehicle and attempts to walk away. The officer detains the subject, asks for identification, and conducts a frisk search.

Officer and Canine in Sideview Mirror

An officer enlists a canine officer's help during a traffic stop.

Teens at Youth Leadership Outing

The La Mesa Police Department near San Diego, California, developed a 4-day youth leadership camp that teaches teens how to become compassionate, effective leaders.

Dan Willis

Captain Willis serves with the La Mesa, California, Police Department.

Justin Patchin

Dr. Patchin is an associate professor of criminal justice at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, and codirector of the Cyberbullying Research Center.

Joseph Schafer

Dr. Schafer is a professor and chair of the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.

Sameer Hinduja

Dr. Hinduja is an associate professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida Atlantic University and codirector of the Cyberbullying Research Center.

Hands Holding Smartphone (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man checking his smartphone for messages.

Teen Boy Leaning on Wall and Looking at Cell Phone (Stock Image)

Stock image of a young man using his cell phone while resting on a wall.

Woman Writing in Notebook (Stock Image)

Stock image of a woman writing in a blank notebook with a coffee cup above it.

High-Technology Environment Training (HiTET) Logo

HiTET represents a collaborative series of tools, job aids, courses, and guides that raise the level of knowledge and awareness of the FBI workforce while creating a culture that embraces modern technology and its application for investigators.

Shawn Matthews

Special Agent Matthews is a program manager in the Training Coordination and Support Unit at the FBI Academy.

Law Enforcement Online Logo

Law Enforcement Online (LEO) is a secure information sharing portal for criminal justice professionals.

Man Driving With Car Right Behind Him (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man looking in his rearview mirror at a car right behind him.

Instructor James Sheets

Mr. James J. Sheets is a former police lieutenant and an officer safety awareness training instructor with the FBI’s Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted Program.

LEOKA Officer Safety Awareness Training Cover

Based on more than 40 years of research and data collection, the Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted (LEOKA) Program provides free Officer Safety Awareness Training (OSAT) to local, state, tribal, federal, and international law enforcement agencies.

Stapler-Gun with Ruler

This gun looks like a stapler and can fire two .32 auto caliber cartridges.

X-Ray of Stapler-Gun

This gun looks like a stapler and can fire two .32 auto caliber cartridges.

Stapler-Gun, Open

This gun looks like a stapler and can fire two .32 auto caliber cartridges.

Graphic of Staircase Made of Cash with Arrow Pointing Down

Stock graphic representing a downward flow of cash.

Polygraph Exam (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man at a computer performing a polygraph exam on another man seated in a chair.

Dr. Timothy Weber

Dr. Weber is a former federal polygraph instructor.

Blake McConnell

Mr. McConnell is a retired FBI special agent and a polygraph examiner for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s Polygraph Branch.

Polygraph Chart (Stock Image)

Stock image of the results of a polygraph.

Two Investigators Study Document (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man and a woman studying a piece of paper in a conference room with a laptop on the table.

Close-Up of Police Badge

A close-up of a police officer's badge.

Paul O'Connell

Chief O’Connell of the Wilton Manors, Florida, Police Department delivered a speech to the 283rd session of the Broward County Police Academy on September 19, 2012.

Michael Schlosser

Dr. Schlosser is the director of the University of Illinois Police Training Institute, Division of Public Safety.

Control and Arrest Tactics Photo 1

Students crouch on ground during control and arrest tactics training.

Control and Arrest Tactics Photo 2

Law enforcement personnel practice making arrests during training.

Woman in Office (Stock Image)

Stock image of a woman standing in an office.

Officer Arresting Man (Stock Image)

Stock image of a police officer handcuffing a man next to a police car.

Middletown, Connecticut Police Department Patch

The patch of the Middletown, Connecticut Police Department was implemented in fall 1975 as a tribute to the upcoming bicentennial.

Hennepin County, Minnesota Sheriff’s Office Patch

The center of the Hennepin County, Minnesota Sheriff’s Office patch features the state’s seal, which depicts a pioneer plowing and a Native American riding into the sunset. The motto L’etoile du’ nord translates to “the star of the north,” referring to Minnesota’s status as “The North Star State.”

Children Playing in Snow and Talking to Police Officer (December 1980)

At times, winter presents unique hazardous duty for the law enforcement officer. Photo by Norm Bergsma, Albuquerque Tribune. Photo from the Archives.

Officer Brian Strockbine

Officer Brian Strockbine of the Evesham, New Jersey, Police Department saved the lives of three individuals in separate incidents within a 10-day period. He received a commendation for his relentless efforts in protecting lives, as well as his role in the arrest of an attempted murder suspect during one of the events.

Business Woman Smiling (Stock Image)

Stock photo of a business woman smiling in an office.

Chief Sanchez with Kids

Chief Sanchez and other officers of the Hollywood, Florida, Police Department with a group of kids as part of the Cops Mentoring Kids program.

Chief Sanchez

Chief Sanchez heads the Hollywood, Florida, Police Department.

Lt. Hightower with Student

Lt. Hightower of the Hollywood, Florida, Police Department with mentored student in the Cops Mentoring Kids program.

Hollywood Police Officer with Student

Officer of the Hollywood, Florida Police Department with a mentored student in the Cops Mentoring Kids program.

Hollywood Police Officer with Student

Female police officer from the Hollywood, Florida Police Department with a mentored student in the Cops Mentoring Kids program.

Ms. Hills

Ms. Hills serves as public affairs officer in the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, in Washington, D.C.

Female in Handcuffs (Stock Image)

Stock image of several police officers with a woman under arrest.

Elderly Woman Looking Out Window (Stock Image)

Stock image of an elderly woman looking out a window with her hand on her mouth.

Captain Gary Hoelzer

Captain Hoelzer serves as city administrator in Town and Country, Missouri, and as an adjunct professor at Missouri Baptist University in St. Louis.

Ambulance in Motion (Stock Image)

Stock image of an ambulance driving fast on a road.

Dr. Aaron Burnett

Dr. Burnett serves with the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medical Services at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Dr. Brian Roach

Dr. Roach is a 2014 graduate of the Department of Emergency Medicine residency at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Dr. Kelsey Echols

Dr. Echols is a 2014 graduate of the Department of Emergency Medicine residency at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Tiger

Close-up of a tiger.

John Sellar

Mr. Sellar has served in many law enforcement capacities with both the Scottish Police Service and the United Nations and is a recognized authority in the area of wildlife crime.

Businessman on Computer (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man wearing a tie working on a computer in an office.

Ivory Factory Carver

Carver at an ivory factory in Guangzhou.

Rhinoceros on Ground

A rhinoceros on the ground.

Illegal Ivory Sale

Illegal ivory sale in Panjiayuan Market in Beijing.

Illegally Imported Orangutan

An illegally imported orangutan in Cambodia.

Silhouette of a Man and Woman Talking Near Window (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man and woman talking near a window.

Robin Dreeke

Special Agent Dreeke manages the Behavioral Analysis Program in the FBI’s Counterintelligence Division.

Lacey Township, New Jersey Police Department Patch

The center of the Lacey Township, New Jersey, Police Department’s patch depicts the agency’s original one, which also doubles as the township’s official seal. The three sections represent Lacey Township’s unique features. A sailboat symbolizes the recreational fishing and boating the area is known for. The pheasant depicts the Forked River Game Farm, which raised wild pheasants for release in wooded areas throughout New Jersey for hunting. An atom acknowledges that Lacey Township is home of the oldest operating nuclear power plant in the nation. The United States and New Jersey flags also are represented. The Latin phrase Unitado fortitudo translates to “Strength through unity.”

Trinity University Police Department Patch

The patch of the Trinity University Police Department, located in San Antonio, Texas, represents the officers who promote the agency’s motto of being “proactive, progressive, and professional” in serving the community. The university’s 166-foot Murchison Tower rises from the center of campus and is visible from numerous vantage points throughout the city. It forever is part of San Antonio’s skyline. The department shows its commitment to the community it protects by placing this prominent symbol in the center of the patch.

Sketch of a Racehorse

Sketch of a racehorse during the 1950s.

Rhinoceros (Stock Photo)

Stock image of a rhinoceros in the wild.

Mental Health Continuum Model

The Mental Health Continuum Model moves from healthy to reacting to injured to ill. Healthy means: normal fluctuations in mood; takes things in stride; good sense of humor; consistent performance; normal sleep patterns; physically and socially active; behaving ethically and morally; confident in self and others; limited or no alcohol/gambling. Reacting means: nervousness, irritability; sadness, overwhelmed; displaced sarcasm; procrastination; forgetfulness; trouble sleeping; low energy, muscle tension, headaches; intrusive thoughts; occasional nightmares; decreased social activity; regular alcohol use/gambling. Injured means: anxiety, anger, pervasive sadness, tearfulness, hopelessness, worthlessness; negative attitude; difficulty concentrating; trouble making decisions; decreased performance or workaholic tendencies; restless, disturbed sleep; increased fatigue, aches and pain; recurrent vivid nightmares; recurrent intrusive thoughts/images; avoidance, withdrawal; increased alcohol use, gambling that is hard to control. Ill means: excessive anxiety; panic attacks; easily enraged, aggressive; depressed mood, numb; overt insubordination; cannot concentrate; inability to make decisions; cannot perform duties; cannot fall asleep/stay asleep; constant fatigue, illness; absent from social events; suicidal thoughts/intent; alcohol, gambling or other addictions.

Ms. Barath

Ms. Barath is an instructor in the Leadership Development Unit of the Ontario Police College in Aylmer, Ontario, Canada.

Mr. Sellar

Mr. Sellar retired after law enforcement service in the Scottish Police and United Nations and is a recognized advisor in the area of wildlife crime.

Police Officer with Vehicle in Background (Stock Image)

Stock image of a police officer talking into a microphone with a police vehicle in the background.

Sketch of a Ship

Sketch of a ship to correspond with this text: "Our nation was engaged in a great military conflict in the year 1942. American military pride was given a series of rude shocks as our forces were shoved off island after island in the Pacific. The chief defeat was the collapse of Bataan after a hopeless, heroic stand by last-ditch defenders on Corregidor. Relief from a long series of setbacks came in May when our Naval fleet defeated a Japanese armada in the battle of the Coral Sea, and again in June when our torpedo bombers routed an enemy task force in the Battle of Midway."

Teaching The Big 4

The Big 4 are goal setting, visualization, self talk, and tactical breathing. Goal setting means specific (your behavior); measurable (see progress); attainable (challenging and realistic); relevant (want it or need it); time-bound (set finish time). Break it down into small, manageable pieces. Visualization means be calm and relaxed; use all senses; see positive mental images; keep it simple; use movement; rehearse it first to improve performance. Self talk means become aware of self talk; stop the negative messages; replace with positive; practice thought stopping. “I can do this.” “I am trained and ready.” “I will focus on what I can do.” Tactical breathing: rule of four-inhale to count of four; exhale to count of four; practice for four minutes. Breathe into the diaphragm. Police and community resources include: EAP/MAP, wellness unit, chaplains, human resources, peer support, CISM team members, family doctor, crisis help lines, hospital.

Sketch of Flying Saucers

Sketch of flying saucers to correspond with this text: "1952—this was the year of flying saucers. Unidentified objects, which appeared to be luminous disks or saucers, were reported flashing across the night skies all over the nation. There was wide-spread conjecture that these objects were manned by emissaries from outer space, a theory unsupported by official spokesmen."

Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial

The Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial was dedicated in May 2006. Located on the campus of the Washington state capitol, the memorial lies in the shadow of the Temple of Justice, with Heritage Park and Puget Sound to the north.

Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial

The Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial was dedicated in May 2006. With the engraving of the names of Washington’s fallen officers, the memorial has taken on a life of its own. Each name engraved represents a person who lived, had family and friends, and swore to protect communities throughout the state.

Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial

The Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial was dedicated in May 2006. The memorial is meant to be a lasting tribute to officers who gave their lives while protecting others.

Sketch of President Roosevelt and Amelia Earhart

Sketch of President Roosevelt and Amelia Earhart, two key figures in the 1930s.

Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial

The Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial was dedicated in May 2006. With the engraving of the names of Washington’s fallen officers, the memorial has taken on a life of its own. Each name engraved represents a person who lived, had family and friends, and swore to protect communities throughout the state.

Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial

The Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial was dedicated in May 2006. The memorial is meant to be a lasting tribute to officers who gave their lives while protecting others.

Sketch of Law Enforcement Officers

Sketch of law enforcement officers in the 1930s.

Sketch of Baseball Player Jimmy Foxx

In 1932, the redoubtable Jimmy Foxx made a bid for Babe Ruth’s home-run record of 60. He missed by two.

Business Meeting (Stock Photo)

Stock image of a manager looking at an electronic tablet being held by an employee.

Key Chain Gun

This item was originally designed as a tear gas gun. The chambers were enlarged to accept a pistol cartridge.

Key Chain Gun 2

This item was originally designed as a tear gas gun. The chambers were enlarged to accept a pistol cartridge.

Key Chain Gun 3

This item was originally designed as a tear gas gun. The chambers were enlarged to accept a pistol cartridge.

Coworkers Having a Discussion (Stock Image)

Stock image of a group of employees have a discussion in an atrium-type atmosphere.

Workplace Violence Perpetrator (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man with a gun under his belt.

George Cartwright

Dr. Cartwright is a criminology instructor at Reedley College in Reedley, California.

Warning Signs of Workplace Violence

The signs include changes in behavior (poor personal hygiene, an obsession with guns, a romantic or sexual obsession); changes in attitude (lowered tolerance for work stress, dissatisfaction with how a conflict/grievance was resolved); and demonstrations of violence (verbal threats, physical assaults, use of weapons in physical assaults).

How To Deal with Angry Employees Workplace Violence Chart

The advice includes: arrange the office so your chair is closest to the door; give the employee your full attention; sit down and encourage the employee to sit; make eye contact with the employee; speak and move slowly and calmly; ask for specific examples why the employee is upset; do not interrupt except to ask for clarification; acknowledge the employee’s feelings; accept responsibility if the complaints seem valid; inform him/her you will investigate; thank him/her for bringing it to your attention; and investigate and follow up with the employee.

Emergency Response to Car Collision

First responders and a police officer at the scene of an automobile accident.

Man Looking at Ocean (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man looking at the ocean during a sunset.

Parent and Child Holding Hands (Stock Image)

Stock image of a parent and child holding hands.

Police Officer Pulls Car Over (Stock Image)

Stock image of a state police officer standing next to a car that he has pulled over on the side of a highway.

Man Being Interviewed at Meeting (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man being interviewed by a woman and another man while sitting at a table in an office.

Hard Alcohol in a Glass (Stock Image)

Stock image of hard liquor in a glass being held by an individual.

Tony Salvatore

Mr. Salvatore coordinates suicide prevention and postvention at Montgomery County Emergency Service in Norristown, Pennsylvania.

Man's Face Cropped (Stock Image)

Stock image of half of a man's face.

Police Officer (Stock Image)

Stock image of a police officer in uniform showing a badge and patch.

Officer Honors Fallen at National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

A police officer in uniform kneels down in front of a section of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Craftsmen Engrave Names at National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

Two Denver-based craftsmen, Jim and Kirk, engrave the names of fallen law enforcement officers on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. (Photos used with permission from the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.)

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

A section of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Chief Masterson

Chief Masterson leads the Boise, Idaho, Police Department.

Public Cooperation Chart

Chart showing the path to public/police cooperation, which includes communication, trust, civility, shared values, fairness, and unconditional respect.

Police Officers on Horses Talk to Citizens

Two police officers on horses talk to citizens on a gravel path.

Person Taking Notes in Meeting (Stock Image)

Stock image of a person taking notes in a meeting with two other people.

Dr. Jenkins

Dr. Jenkins is an assistant professor of criminal justice at the University of Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Dr. DeCarlo

Dr. DeCarlo is a retired police chief and an associate professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, New York.

Palm Gun 1

This older model gun is fired by squeezing the weapon to activate the trigger.

Palm Gun 2

This older model gun is fired by squeezing the weapon to activate the trigger.

Blue Dominoes Falling in Succession (Stock Image)

Stock image of a group of blue dominoes falling, with one row held firm by a lone red domino.

Woman Looking at Document (Stock Image)

Stock image of a young woman looking at a document.

Brad Goldschmidt

Mr. Goldschmidt, a retired police lieutenant from the Greeley, Colorado, Police Department, owns and operates a polygraph and investigations business.

Wendy Rich-Goldschmidt

Mrs. Rich-Goldschmidt, a retired police chief from the Colorado State University Police Department in Fort Collins, Colorado, is an adjunct professor and independent consultant.

Social Media Icons

Three social media provider icons on a cell phone.

Timothy J. Henton

Lieutenant Henton serves with the El Cajon, California, Police Department.

Necklace With Hidden Blade and Ruler

Law enforcement officers should be aware that offenders may attempt to use this unusual weapon. This object appears to be a necklace but conceals a hidden blade.

Necklace With Hidden Blade Open and Ruler

Law enforcement officers should be aware that offenders may attempt to use this unusual weapon. This object appears to be a necklace but conceals a hidden blade.

Necklace With Hidden Blade

Law enforcement officers should be aware that offenders may attempt to use this unusual weapon. This object appears to be a necklace but conceals a hidden blade.

Woman and Others Standing on a Map (Stock Image)

Stock image of a woman standing on a map with several others standing behind her.

Police Officer Arresting Man

Police officer with a man in handcuffs in front of a police vehicle.

Dr. Weine

Dr. Weine is a professor of psychiatry and director of the International Center on Responses to Catastrophes at the University of Illinois, Chicago, College of Medicine.

Dr. Horgan

Dr. Horgan is a professor of security studies at the University of Massachusetts in Lowell and director of the Center for Terrorism and Security Studies.

Risks for Teenage Boys and Young Men

Graphic showing risks for teenage boys and young men when it comes to the potential for violent extremism. Includes youth's unaccountable times and unobserved spaces, perceived social legitimacy of violent extremism, and contact with recruiters or associates.

Group Standing Outside (Stock Image)

Stock image showing a group standing outside and their shadows on the ground.

Gregory McMahon

Mr. McMahon is an intelligence analyst in the FBI’s Criminal Investigative Division.

Laser Strike on a Commercial Airliner

A laser strike is shown hitting the outside of a commercial airliner.

Laser Strike From Inside a Cockpit

A laser strike as seen from inside the cockpit of an airplane.

Laser Incidents 2005 to 2013 Based on FAA Reporting

A chart showing the number of laser incidents from 2005 to 2013 based on reporting of the Federal Aviation Administration. The numbers rose from 311 in 2005 to 3,960 in 2013.

Man with Hand on Forehead (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man with his hand to his head.

Jeffrey J. Noble

Mr. Noble retired as deputy chief of the Irvine, California, Police Department and currently owns and operates a private consulting firm.

Geoffrey P. Alpert

Dr. Alpert is a professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of South Carolina.

Rusty Car in Gated Lot

1995 Buick LeSabre after vehicular assault occurred.

Pepper Spray Key Ring

Offenders may attempt to use this pepper spray key ring. The tubular metal body with a metal ring ejects red pepper spray.

Diana Wright

Dr. Wright specializes in paints and tapes analysis in the Chemistry Unit of the FBI’s Laboratory Division in Quantico, Virginia.

Group of Five Office Workers (Stock Image)

Stock image of five people dressed in business attire standing in an office building.

Ring Knife Photos

Offenders may attempt to cause harm using this metal blade attached to a ring.

Major Alaric Fox

Major Fox serves with the Connecticut State Police as chief of staff in the Office of the Deputy Commissioner. He presented this speech to the 2011 recipients of the Police Officer of the Year Award from the Connecticut District Exchange Club.

Police Badge

Police badge shown at an angle.

Virginia Beach Law Enforcement Memorial 1

The Virginia Beach Law Enforcement Memorial was dedicated on June 23, 2012. The memorial was created by Paul DiPasquale, the same sculptor who created Virginia Beach’s iconic statue of King Neptune. It features three police officers, sculpted in bronze, who represent the Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office, and state and federal law enforcement agencies.

Virginia Beach Law Enforcement Memorial 2

The Virginia Beach Law Enforcement Memorial was dedicated on June 23, 2012. The memorial was created by Paul DiPasquale, the same sculptor who created Virginia Beach’s iconic statue of King Neptune. It features three police officers, sculpted in bronze, who represent the Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office, and state and federal law enforcement agencies.

Officer Shining Flashlight Into Car

A police officer shines a flashlight into a car with a person in the backseat at night.

Detective Jeff Thompson

Detective Thompson is the recipient of the New York Police Department’s Raymond W. Kelly Graduate Scholarship and is currently on academic leave examining hostage and crisis negotiation as a research fellow at Columbia University Law School.

Law Enforcement Crisis & Hostage Negotiation Infographic

Graphic provides a variety of details on crisis and hostage incidents, including locations, length, communication types, subjects, victims, non-hostage situations, resolution methods, unplanned incidents, third party usage, and incidents with injuries, deaths, violence, and violence against categories.

Officer Gets Out of Vehicle in Neighborhood

A police officer gets out of his vehicle in a neighborhood with three other police cars parked nearby.

Incidents Involving Law Enforcement Negotiators Chart

Incidents involving law enforcement negotiators include non-hostage (96 percent) and hostage (4 percent).

Law Enforcement Association Names

Table showing various law enforcement agencies that use hostage, crisis, both, or neither in the names of their negotiation teams.

Dr. Hyisung C. Hwang

Dr. Hwang is a research scientist and vice president of a private training and consulting firm in California.

Dr. David Matsumoto

Dr. Matsumoto is a professor of psychology at San Francisco State University and director of a private training and consulting firm in California.

Man Conducting an Interview (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man interviewing a person in an office.

Ms. Lisa G. Skinner

Ms. Skinner is a retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent and former instructor at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

Accuracy Rates for Detecting Lies Before and After Training- Separately for All Videos and Crime Videos Only

Mid-to-upper-level career law enforcement officers concurrently enrolled in two courses—one was a traditional course on statement analysis (trainees had to learn the basics of SA) and the other was a combined SA and NVB analysis course. Both courses covered validated indicators of truthfulness and lying culled from research and included lectures, discussions, video reviews, group projects, and individual practicum.

Bridge Over River

A roadway traverses a river like a bridge over troubled water.

Kern County Sheriffs Office Memorial

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office Memorial, located in a park area east of the sheriff’s office headquarters in Bakersfield, California, was unveiled on October 30, 2002. The monument consists of granite pillars engraved with the names of 31 sheriff’s office sworn and volunteer personnel who paid the ultimate sacrifice from 1873 onward while serving the citizens of Kern County.

Belt Knife Closed

This belt knife is made of leather and metal and looks like an ordinary belt buckle. The buckle stores a knife, which can be pulled out to expose a blade.

Belt Knifes Closed

This belt knife is made of leather and metal and looks like an ordinary belt buckle. The buckle stores a knife, which can be pulled out to expose a blade.

Belt Knife

This belt knife is made of leather and metal and looks like an ordinary belt buckle. The buckle stores a knife, which can be pulled out to expose a blade.

Belt Knifes

This belt knife is made of leather and metal and looks like an ordinary belt buckle. The buckle stores a knife, which can be pulled out to expose a blade.

Officer in a Critical Encounter

A police officer is depicted in the midst of a critical encounter.

James Sheets

James Sheets, a former police lieutenant and an officer safety awareness training instructor with the FBI’s Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted Program.

Officer in Vest Next to Car

A police officer stands next to her car while wearing a safety vest.

David Cruickshank, M.S.

Officer Cruickshank serves with the Berlin, Connecticut, Police Department.

Law Enforcement Practices Chart

A chart balancing the military practices and business practices of law enforcement.

Office Workers Eating Lunch (Stock Image)

Stock image of three people sitting at a table eating lunch at work.

Seat Belt Buckle (Stock Image)

Stock image of a seat belt buckle inside of a vehicle.

James Burdock

Mr. James Burdock, a retired police lieutenant and a training instructor with the FBI’s Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted Program (LEOKA).

Frank Tait

Mr. Tait is a retired engineer and attorney in Richmond, Virginia, with extensive experience in public policy.

Police Officer Giving Directions to Citizens

A police officer shows two citizens a location on a map.

Sergeant Michael Phibbs

Sergeant Phibbs serves with the Richmond, Virginia, Police Department and is a private consultant on management and leadership solutions.

Law Enforcement Branding Graphic

Chart showing three overlapping areas: Community (residents and businesses); Current Employees; and Potential Employees.

Person Looking at Sunset (Stock Image)

Stock image of an individual walking along a lonely road at sunset.

James O. Beasley II

Special Agent Beasley serves in the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit.

Jennifer D. Eakin

Ms. Eakin retired as a special agent in the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit.

Jeremy Green

Mr. Green is a public safety officer at North Hennepin Community College, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

Grants File Label (Stock Image)

Stock image of a file folder with a Grants label.

Sketch from Accident Report

Sketch from the accident report of an attempted abduction using vehicular blitz. The offender was cited for careless driving and released.

Top Secret Tab (Stock Image)

Stock image of top secret labels.

Christopher Munsey

Mr. Munsey is a writer/editor with the FBI Counterintelligence Division’s Executive Staff Office.

Economic Espionage Ad

An economic espionage-related advertisement submitted online from an e-mail traceable to China.

Christian Mason

Mr. Mason is a graduate student at Radford University in Radford, Virginia.

Woman With Hand Over Face (Stock Image)

Stock image of a woman in distress with her hand over her face.

Cane Sword

This unusual weapon looks like an ordinary cane. The handle unscrews to expose a knife blade. The cane’s height is 36 inches. Law enforcement officers should be aware this cane sword poses a serious threat to them.

Cane Sword Showing Height

This unusual weapon looks like an ordinary cane. The handle unscrews to expose a knife blade. The cane’s height is 36 inches. Law enforcement officers should be aware this cane sword poses a serious threat to them.

Handcuffs on Keyboard (Stock Image)

Stock image of a pair of handcuffs sitting on top of a black keyboard.

Man and Woman Talking (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man talking to a woman on a chair.

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Candlelight Vigil

Vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Philip Wright Creates Impression of Eric M. Workman’s Name

FBI Instructor Philip Wright creates an impression of the name of Eric M. Workman at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

Philip Wright Creates Impressions of Fallen Troopers

FBI Instructor Philip Wright creates impressions of fallen troopers at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

FBI Instructor Philip Wright

Philip Wright, formerly with the Clarksburg, West Virginia, Police, Department and the West Virginia State Police, is currently a training instructor with the FBI’s Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted program.

Trooper Making Impressions of Names of Fallen West Virginia State Police Troopers

A trooper makes impressions of the names of other West Virginia State Police Troopers at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

Director Comey at Installation Ceremony

FBI Director James B. Comey at installation ceremony on October 28, 2013 in the FBI Headquarters courtyard.

Supreme Court Building

The outside of the Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C.

Special Agent Kevin Chechak

Special Agent Chechak is a legal instructor at the FBI Academy.

Two Coworkers Confiding in a Conference Room

A couple of coworkers have a discussion.

Columbine Memorial Sign

The Columbine Memorial, opened in 2007, honors those who were killed and injured during the shooting at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999.

Dr. Blair

Dr. Blair is the director of research for the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center and an associate professor of criminal justice at Texas State University, San Marcos.

Terry Nichols

Mr. Nichols retired as a commander from the San Marcos, Texas, Police Department and is the assistant director of the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center.

Hunter Martaindale

Mr. Martaindale is a research assistant for the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center and a graduate student at the Texas State University School of Criminal Justice in San Marcos.

Active Shooter Events by Year

Chart showing the number of active shooter events from 2000 to 2012.

Active Shooter Event Resolution for Solo Officer Entries

Chart showing 18 active shooter cases involving a solo officer entry. In total, 13 of the 18 events (72 percent) still were ongoing when solo officers arrived on scene. Of these 13 incidents, law enforcement personnel either shot or physically subdued the shooter 12 times.

Active Shooter Event Resolution

Chart showing how active shooter events ended. Of the cases that ended before the police arrived, 67 percent (34) ended with attackers stopping themselves via suicide (29 cases) or by leaving the scene (5 cases). In the other 33 percent (17) of the cases that ended before the police arrived, the potential victims at the scene stopped the shooter themselves. Most commonly they physically subdued the attacker (14 cases), but 3 cases involved people at the scene shooting the perpetrator to end the attack.

Most Powerful Weapon Used at Active Shooter Events

This chart shows the most powerful weapon that shooters brought to the attack site. In about 60 percent of the attacks the most powerful weapon used was a pistol. In 8 percent it was a shotgun, and the most powerful weapon used was a rifle in about 25 percent of the cases.

Location of Active Shooter Attacks

This chart illustrates the primary location of ASEs. Business locales (e.g., retail stores, office buildings, and factories/warehouses) were the most frequently attacked locations. Schools, both K-12 and institutions of higher education, were the second-most attacked locations at 29 percent.

Number of People Shot and Killed Per Year in Active Shooter Events

This graph shows the frequency of Active Shooter Events from 2002 to 2012. The dotted trendline shows a definite increase over the past 12 years.

Police Response Time to Active Shooter Attacks

This graph shows police response time for active shooter events. For the 51 cases that included the data, the median response time was three minutes—fast by law enforcement standards.

Number Shot Per Active Shooter Event

Graph showing the number of people shot per event—the median is five.

Two Officers Running

Two police officers running towards a scene with a vehicle nearby.

James Burdock

James Burdock, a retired police lieutenant and a training instructor with the FBI’s Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted program, Criminal Justice Information Services Division.

Smartphone in Person's Hand (Stock Image)

Stock image of a person using a cell phone.

Jayme W. Holcomb

Ms. Holcomb heads the Legal Instruction Section, DEA Training Academy.

Nathaniel Counts

Mr. Counts, a student at Harvard Law School, served as a DEA legal intern.

Domestic Violence Victim in Ambulance

A victim of domestic violence is comforted by a police officer in the back of an ambulance.

Eric L. Nelson

Mr. Nelson served as a police officer with the Stockton, California, Police Department and currently is a research manager for the State of California.

Man Reading Document and Highlighting (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man reading a document in a workplace setting with a highlighter in his hand.

Stanley Burke

Mr. Burke, a retired FBI special agent and president of a private consulting firm, serves as a contract instructor with the FBI’s Domestic Human Intelligence Training Center.

Multiyear Training and Exercise Plan

This chart indicates that it is best to keep things simple in the beginning with meet-and-talk strategies, then progress as planning and training needs determine. Source: U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Cottonwood, Alabama Department of Public Safety

On the patch of the Cottonwood, Alabama, Department of Public Safety is a circle acknowledging police, fire, and EMS services that protect the town, established in 1903. The town’s namesake, the cottonwood tree, is featured. Also shown are the American flag, recognizing the patriotism of the community; a church, indicating the importance of religion among citizens; and a bear, representing the sports mascot of the local high school and signifying times past when bears roamed the area.

Bangor, Michigan Police Department Patch

Bangor, Michigan, Police Department’s patch portrays the state of Michigan surrounded by an apple—the city is a top apple producer. A train represents the toy train factory that provided Bangor with employment for years. The Great Lakes are depicted, which surround the state.

Officer Chase Miller of the Granbury, Texas Police Department

Officer Chase Miller of the Granbury, Texas, Police Department responded to a local restaurant to help a 3-year-old boy who was not breathing. He arrived within moments and was met immediately by a woman running to him with the unresponsive child in her arms.

Hands Shaking Over a Map (Stock Image)

Stock image of two hands shaking superimposed over a world map.

Man Fixing Tie Using Glass Building as Mirror (Stock Image)

Stock image of a businessman fixing his tie using a glass building as a mirror.

Two Business Women Talking (Stock Image)

Stock image of two women talking in an office.

Members of the Union Pacific “Rangers”

Photo of “The Wild Bunch” taken at Fort Worth, Texas, during the winter of 1900-1901. Standing: Bill Carver, Harvey Logan (“Kid Curry”) Sitting: Harry Longbaugh (“The Sundance Kid”), Ben Kilpatrick (“Tall Texan”), Robert Leroy Parker (“Butch Cassidy”). From the February 1977 Law Enforcement Bulletin.

Thomas W. Gough

Thomas W. Gough, staff assistant to the General Director, Security and Special Service Department, Union Pacific Railroad Co. in Omaha, Nebraska.

Man Looking Up (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man looking up.

Train Derailment

Train derailments are not as prevalent as they once were. Railroad police with the assistance of local law enforcement agencies provide protection against looting. From the February 1977 Law Enforcement Bulletin.

Railroad Devices

Just a few of the various devices used by the railroads and shippers to seal loads, and in some instances, to assist in preventing easy entry. From the February 1977 Law Enforcement Bulletin.

Rabbi Friedman

Rabbi Friedman is a law enforcement trainer; author; and associate director of an institute dedicated to officer survival.

Railroad Police with Local Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement agencies and railroad police in most areas have a close working relationship. In this scene, two Union Pacific special agents discuss a mutual problem with a Kansas City, Missouri, patrolman. From the February 1977 Law Enforcement Bulletin.

Railroad Personnel Record Damaged Load

Vandals broke this van window with a rock. Railroad personnel record the damaged load, make temporary repairs, and attempt to stop any acts of vandalism observed. From the February 1977 Law Enforcement Bulletin.

Railroad Brass

Stealing railcar journal brass has been a source of income for some thieves for many years. The railroad car axle pictured has a brass journal on each end. Pictured are several different pieces of journal brass, and each may weigh from 10 to 30 pounds. From the February 1977 Law Enforcement Bulletin.

Express Car Blown Up By “The Wild Bunch” at Wilcox, Wyoming

Express car blown up by “The Wild Bunch” at Wilcox, Wyoming on June 2, 1899.

Metal Seal on Box Car

Boxcars are usually sealed with a small metal seal which provides proof-of-load security only. Some form of additional security is usually applied, and in this case, a 60-penny nail is applied to the door hasp to prevent easy entry. From the February 1977 Law Enforcement Bulletin.

U.S. Supreme Court Entrance

Entrance to the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C.

Hickory, North Carolina Patch (Right Side)

The Hickory, North Carolina, Police Department has two service patches worn on opposite sleeves of its uniform. The stars-and-stripes-influenced “All-America City” patch worn on the right uniform sleeve honors Hickory’s three-time win of the National Civic League’s prestigious All-America City Award in 1967, 1987, and 2007. The award was founded in 1949 to recognize cities in which citizens, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies work together to meet the community’s needs and solve common problems.

Leadership Graphic

The word "leadership" as seen through a magnifying glass.

Fundamentals Graphic

The word "fundamentals" in bolded form.

Emulation Graphic

A visual graphic representation of the word "emulation."

Reflections Graphic

A visual representation of the word "reflections."

Service Graphic

A visual representation of the word "service."

Aspiration Graphic

A visual graphic representation of the word "aspiration."

Damaged Highway from Hurricane Camille

Hurricane Camille smashed into the Mississippi Gulf Coast on Sunday night, August 17, 1969. In the Pass Christian, Mississippi, area, two of the four lanes of U.S. Highway 90 were severely damaged.

Grounded Freighter in Gulfport Harbor Following Hurricane Camille

Hurricane Camille smashed into the Mississippi Gulf Coast on Sunday night, August 17, 1969. The storm grounded three ocean freighters on the north side of the Gulfport harbor.

Barge Pushed Ashore From Hurricane Camille

Hurricane Camille smashed into the Mississippi Gulf Coast on Sunday night, August 17, 1969. A barge pushed onto U.S. Highway 90 by the winds and high tides was refloated by means of a dike lined with plastic.

Gulfport Recreation Center After Hurricane Camille

Hurricane Camille smashed into the Mississippi Gulf Coast on Sunday night, August 17, 1969. Gulfport’s new recreational center had been open less than a month when Camille reduced it to shambles.

Hurricane Camille Damage

Hurricane Camille smashed into the Mississippi Gulf Coast on Sunday night, August 17, 1969. The Highway Patrol and the Chamber of Commerce quickly moved in house trailers to use as offices after the storm.

Man Leaning Head Against a Wall (Stock Image)

Stock image of a bearded man in a dark jacket and white shirt leaning his head against a wall. © iStockphoto.com

Four Men in Dark Clothes (Stock Image)

Stock image of four younger men in dark clothes. © shutterstock.com

Dr. David Matsumoto

Dr. Matsumoto is a professor of psychology at San Francisco State University and currently is director of a private research, training, and consulting firm in California.

Dr. Mark Frank

Dr. Frank is a professor of communication and director of the Communication Science Center at the University at Buffalo in New York.

eGuardian Logo

The eGuardian system allows law enforcement agencies to combine new suspicious activity reports of incidents with existing (legacy) reporting systems to form a single information repository accessible to thousands of law enforcement personnel and analysts directly supporting law enforcement.

Law Enforcement Officers Outside Vehicle

FBI Terrorism Task Force member and other law enforcement personnel outside an official vehicle.

Law Enforcement Memorial in Sedgwick County Kansas

On April 2, 2011, the Law Enforcement Memorial of Sedgwick County, Kansas was officially dedicated. The memorial is designed to honor fallen law enforcement officers and to be a public work of art.

Law Enforcement Memorial in Sedgwick County Kansas

On April 2, 2011, the Law Enforcement Memorial of Sedgwick County, Kansas was officially dedicated. The memorial is designed to honor fallen law enforcement officers and to be a public work of art.

Pair of Boots at Law Enforcement Memorial in Sedgwick County Kansas

On April 2, 2011, the Law Enforcement Memorial of Sedgwick County, Kansas, was officially dedicated. The memorial is designed to honor fallen law enforcement officers and to be a public work of art.

Row of Boots at Law Enforcement Memorial in Sedgwick County Kansas

On April 2, 2011, the Law Enforcement Memorial of Sedgwick County, Kansas, was officially dedicated. The memorial is designed to honor fallen law enforcement officers and to be a public work of art.

Man and Woman Talking (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man and woman talking. © Thinkstock.com

Two People Silhouetted in Sunset (Stock Image)

Stock image of two people silhouetted by a sunset. © Thinkstock.com

Shiprock, New Mexico

Shiprock located on the Navajo Nation in San Juan County, New Mexico. © Thinkstock.com.

West Texas A&M University

Exterior of West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas.

San Miguel de Allende in Mexico

The city of San Miguel de Allende in central Mexico.

Trainees Processing Fingerprints

Trainees processing fingerprints at the Randall County, Texas, Sheriff’s Office Crime Laboratory during a summer 2010 exchange program between West Texas A&M University and the San Miguel de Allende Police Department and city council.

Classroom Training on Building Security

Classroom training by PANTEX personnel on building security during a summer 2010 exchange program between West Texas A&M University and the San Miguel de Allende Police Department and city council.

Mexican Police Officers with Amarillo Swat Van

San Miguel de Allende police officers viewing the Armarillo Police Department’s SWAT van during a summer 2010 exchange program between West Texas A&M University and the San Miguel de Allende Police Department and city council.

Mexican Police Officers Handling Rifle Used by WTAMU Police

San Miguel de Allende police officers handling an automatic rifle used by the West Texas A&M University Police Department during a summer 2010 exchange program between the university and the San Miguel de Allende Police Department and city council.

Crime Graphic

Graphic with the word "crime" in the center.

Huron, South Dakota, Police Memorial

The Police Memorial in Huron, South Dakota, was dedicated on May 21, 2011. This monument, located near the municipal building, memorializes Huron police officers killed in the line of duty.

Marijuana Smoke

Depiction of smoke produced by a marijuana cigarette, or "joint."

Special Agent Richard Schott

Special Agent Schott is a legal instructor at the FBI Academy.

Officer Making Arrest on Squad Car

A police arrests a man on his squad car. ©Thinkstock.com.

Fingers Holding Glowing Puzzle Piece (Stock Image)

Stock image of a person holding a glowing puzzle piece on a puzzle. © Thinkstock.com.

Scott Phillips

Dr. Phillips is an associate professor in the Criminal Justice Department at Buffalo State College in New York. He is a former Houston, Texas police officer.

Profile of Young Woman Crying (Stock Image)

Stock image of a young woman crying. © shutterstock.com.

James McNamara

Special Agent McNamara serves in the National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime in the FBI’s Critical Incident Response Group.

Officer's Belt with Night Stick and Helmet

A police officer's belt with a night stick and helmet.

Jennifer Lawrence

Ms. Lawrence serves as a crime analyst in the National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime in the FBI’s Critical Incident Response Group.

Stephen Ziman

Mr. Ziman, a retired sergeant with the Aurora, Illinois Police Department, is director of security at a private security and consulting firm and an associate professor of criminal justice at Aurora University.

Roland Macher

Mr. Macher, a recent graduate from Radford University in Radford, Virginia, currently is studying law in North Carolina.

Tod W. Burke

Dr, Burke, a former police officer, serves as a professor of criminal justice and as associate dean for the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences at Radford University in Radford, Virginia.

Stephen S. Owen

Dr. Owen is an associate professor of criminal justice and core director at Radford University in Radford, Virginia.

Cows Eating Hay

A row of cows eating hay in a barn. © shutterstock.com

Zone Diagram

A quarantine area following an outbreak of foot and mouth disease would comprise a 6-mile radius, approximately 113 square miles, surrounding the point of origin; numerous roadblocks would prevent vehicles, equipment, or persons from entering or leaving without detailed decontamination measures and authorization. Inside the quarantine area, officials would establish an “exposed zone” in which all cloven-hoofed animals would be destroyed.

The Food Process Chart: Seed to Plate

Shows the food process moving from the farm, to coop/buyer elevator, to storage elevator, and to the mill/processing facility. From the mill/processing facility, it can move either to human foodstuffs/wholesaler/retailer/consumers/table or to animal feed or to exports/whole grain (either ship or rail) or to exports (either ship or rail). © Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Photo from shutterstock.com

Flags at Cemetery

Flags are placed on the graves of fallen soldiers in remembrance of their lives of service.

Kevin Crawford

Special Agent Crawford recently retired from the Faculty Affairs and Development Unit at the FBI Academy.

Captain Dean Olson

Captain Olson serves with the Douglas County, Nebraska Sheriff’s Department.

Blurred Police Car

A blurred police car driving down a city street.

Thomas Connelly

Mr. Connelly, a retired captain from the Los Altos, California Police Department, is president of a management and public safety consulting firm in Santa Clara.

Interior of Emergency Vehicle

Inside of an emergency vehicle showing a computer screen and bucket seats.

Car on Fire

A car engulfed in flames. © shutterstock.com

Man and Woman Having Conversation (Stock Image)

A series of three images of a man and woman having a conversation on a park bench. © Thinkstock.com.

Police Memorial in Canton, Ohio

In Canton, Ohio on May 21, 1994, the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) McKinley Lodge No. 2 Police Memorial was dedicated. This monument is located on the grounds of the Stark County Courthouse in downtown Canton. Modeled after the emblem of the FOP star, this tribute to fallen officers is constructed of Berrie Gray Vermont granite.

Police Officer in Group of Kids

A smiling police officer with a group of kids. © R. Rossi / Sarasota Sheriff’s Office.

Silhouette of Person Sitting on Ground Watching Sunset (Stock Image)

Stock image of a person sitting on the ground watching a sunset. © Thinkstock.com.

Teddy Bear Beneath Empty Swing (Stock Image)

Stock image of a teddy bear on the ground under an empty swing in a park. © Thinkstock.com

National Gang Intelligence Center SST Database

Screen capture of the National Gang Intelligence Center SST database.

National Gang Intelligence Center Website

Screen capture of the National Gang Intelligence Center website.

Police Officer Taking Fingerprints

Smiling police officer taking the fingerprints of a member of the public. © Debbie Overcash

Officer Holding Folded American Flag

A police officer in uniform holds a folded American flag in her hands.

Chief Patrol Agent John Smietana

Chief Patrol Agent John Smietana of the U.S. Border Patrol.

Silhouette of Man Saluting American Flag

Silhouette of a man saluting the American flag. © iStockphoto.com

Chained Altar Pieces in Church

Chained altar pieces demonstrate the threat of theft in houses of worship.

Chief Paul Denton

Chief Denton heads The Ohio State University Police Division in Columbus and is a retired commander with the Columbus Division of Police.

John Kleberg

John Kleberg retired as assistant vice president of The Ohio State University in Columbus and now consults on higher education safety and security, including fine art.

Museum Paintings Behind Rope

Three paintings behind a rope at a museum. © Thinkstock.com

Noah Charney

Noah Charney, a professor of art history at The American University of Rome, founded the Association for Research into Crimes Against Art, a nonprofit research group.

Man Leaning Head Back Against Wall and Looking Up (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man resting his head on a wall.

Thomas Moran Painting

Works by noted artists—for example, Thomas Moran—have substantial financial and historic significance.

Geoffrey P. Alpert

Dr. Alpert is a professor of criminology and criminal justice at the University of South Carolina in Columbia and a research professor at the Centre for Excellence in Policing and Security, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.

John Rivera

Sergeant Rivera serves with the Miami-Dade, Florida, Police Department and is president of the Dade County Police Benevolent Association.

Leon Lott

Sheriff Lott heads the Richland County, South Carolina, Sheriff's Department.

Sunglasses with Reflection of Gun (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man with a gun is reflected in the glasses of his victim.

Officers on Porch

Three police officers on a porch in front of a home. © shutterstock.com

Man in Handcuffs with Officer Behind Him

A man in handcuffs with a police officer behind him. © Thinkstock.com

Officer Standing by American Flag

The empowerment of law enforcement employees by their leaders can lead to widespread enthusiasm and creative problem solving in the workplace.

Bill Gardner

Mr. Gardner, a retired police chief from the Grand Junction, Colorado, Police Department, heads the Public Safety Department at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction.

John Reece

Dr. Reece is an assistant professor of criminal justice at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction and the former director of the institution’s Western Colorado Peace Officers Academy.

Yates County, New York, Sheriff’s Office

The arrowhead-shaped patch of the Yates County, New York, Sheriff’s Office features the county seal in the center of a seven-point star. It depicts grapes, apples, and flowering buckwheat. The blue background represents three large lakes—Keuka, Canandaigua, and Seneca—and features symbols illustrating higher education, water recreation, farming, and rural commerce. The area is located in the heart of the Finger Lakes region.

Chief Steven Casstevens

Chief Casstevens of the Cary, Illinois Police Department.

Officer Saluting with American Flag in Background

Officer saluting in front of an American flag.

Piscataquis County, Maine, Sheriff’s Office

The Piscataquis County, Maine, Sheriff’s Office serves the only designated wilderness area east of the Mississippi. Its patch recognizes two notable landmarks. Moosehead Lake is known for camping, fishing, and snowmobiling. Mount Katahdin challenges hikers from all over the world and marks the northern end of the Appalachian Trail.

Dr. Everett Doolittle

Dr. Doolittle retired from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and currently serves as an associate professor in the School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice at Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Crime Scene Tape

Crime scene tape with two police officers and a police vehicle in the background. © iStockphoto.com

Sheriff Standing by Patrol Car

A sheriff examines his smartphone while near his vehicle.

Officers Listening to Presentation

Police professionals listen intently to a presentation given by one of their colleagues.

Officer by Roadside

A police officer outside his vehicle with a stopped car in front of him.

Weapons Training Scenario in House

Students move toward the living room while an instructor watches. The house presents multiple danger areas for students to address even though there is no furniture.

Weapons Training Scenario

A student uses a limited pen to cover a hallway while his team clears the room behind him.

Two Officers Talking

Two police professionals discuss work-related feedback. © Mark C. Ide

Fallen Officer Memorial in Lantana Florida

On May 23, 2003, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Lantana Police Fallen Officer Memorial. Three years later on May 17, 2006, the police department dedicated the memorial to all officers who have given their lives in the line of duty.

Cycle of Effective Feedback

The five elements in the cycle provide a sequence of steps to follow. These steps include: 1) understanding recruits and their idiosyncratic responses to feedback; 2) presenting the corrective feedback to recruits based on this understanding; 3) reflecting on the feedback exchanged with the recruits; 4) enacting problem solving steps to acquire the desired behavior; and 5) engaging in follow-up assessments to evaluate desired outcomes.

David Cid

Mr. Cid serves as the executive director of the Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism (MIPT) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Hand Touching Names Inscribed on 9-11 Memorial Wall

A hand touches names inscribed on a 9/11 memorial wall. © iStockphoto.com, 9/11 Memorial

Man in Cubicle with Head in Hand

A man sitting in a chair in his work cubicle with his head in his hand. © Thinkstock.com.

Profile Silhouette of Man with Head Down in Sunset (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man looking down with a sunset in the background. © iStockphoto.com

Mark Malmin

Mr. Malmin retired from the Palo Alto Police Department and the San Mateo County Sherriff’s Office, both in California.

Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jones

Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jones of the FBI's Milwaukee Wisconsin office delivered a speech at the fall 2011 graduation ceremony of the Waukesha County Technical College Law Enforcement Recruit Academy in Pewaukee on December 8, 2011.

Cop in Front of Cruiser at Night

A police officer prepares to engage a dangerous situation at night. © iStockphoto.com.

Anthony J. Pinizzotto

Dr. Pinizzotto, a retired FBI senior scientist, is a clinical forensic psychologist who privately consults for law enforcement and other criminal justice agencies.

Benjamin J. Infanti

Mr. Infanti holds a master’s degree in forensic psychology and plans a career in law enforcement.

Money Beneath Handcuffs (Stock Image)

Stock image of a pair of handcuffs resting on a series of bills of various denominations. © Photos.com

FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Douglas Leff

Assistant Special Agent in Charge Douglas Leff serves in the FBI’s New York office.

Seized Boats

Seized assets from Operation Malicious Mortgage, a national takedown carried out by the FBI and its partners in 2008.

Seized Car

Seized asset from Operation Malicious Mortgage, a national takedown carried out by the FBI and its partners in 2008

Special Agent Lamed

Special Agent Lamed serves in the Behavioral Science Unit at the FBI Academy.

Hands Clasped on Table

A suspect clasps his hands on a table. © Thinkstock.com.

Four Diversion Safes

Diversion safes disguised as common household items can provide criminals a convenient hiding place for incriminating items, such as narcotics, weapons, and cash.

Five Diversion Safes

Diversion safes disguised as common household items can provide criminals a convenient hiding place for incriminating items, such as narcotics, weapons, and cash.

Newton's Cradle Steel Ball Pendulum

This device demonstrates conservation of momentum and energy using a series of swinging spheres. © Photos.com

Officer Next to Flag-Draped Coffin

A police officer stands at attention at a law enforcement funeral. © shutterstock.com.

Two Men Talking (Stock Image)

Stock image of two men in suits talking. © Photos.com

Dr. Silk

Dr. Silk, a former U.S. State Department special agent and municipal law enforcement officer, serves as the communications coordinator for the University of Georgia Police Department in Athens and an instructor in the university’s Criminal Justice Studies Program.

Face Visible Through Crack in Mask (Stock Image)

Stock image of a face peers out from behind the mask of psychopathy.

Businessman in Chair with Hands Behind Head (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man sitting in a chair with his hands behind his head looking out at a city skyline.

Dr. Babiak

Dr. Babiak is a business author, international speaker, and consultant to executives and organizations on leadership development issues and the corporate psychopath.

Dr. Mary Ellen O'Toole

Dr. Mary Ellen O’Toole has served with the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit and is a private forensic behavioral consultant and an instructor at the FBI Academy.

Supreme Court Building

The front of the Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C.

American Police Hall of Fame Memorial - Titusville, Florida

In 1960, retired Police Chief Gerald Arenberg established the American Police Hall of Fame Memorial and Museum in a 3,000-square-foot building in Northport, Florida. It relocated in 1989 to a 38,000-square-foot, three-story building in Miami, Florida, previously occupied by the FBI. In 2003, land was purchased in Titusville, Florida, an area known as the Space Coast, where a new 50,000-square-foot facility was built. It is the nation’s first and largest museum and indoor memorial dedicated to law enforcement officers nationwide who were killed in the line of duty.

Hand on Laptop Trackpad (Stock Image)

Stock image of a hand on a laptop trackpad. © Thinkstock.com.

Captain Waters

Captain Waters serves with the San Bernardino, California Police Department.

Graphic of Pawns in Circle

A stock graphic showing four pawns circling a larger pawn. © Thinkstock.com.

Dr. Dietz

Dr. Dietz, a clinical professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences at the University of California at Los Angeles, is president of a private forensic consulting firm in Newport Beach.

Woman Interviewing Man (Stock Image)

Stock image of a woman interviewing a man, with both sitting around a table.

Special Agent Chechak

Special Agent Chechak is a legal instructor at the FBI Academy.

Law Enforcement Memorial in San Diego County California

The San Diego County Law Enforcement Memorial was dedicated on May 10, 2011. The bronze statue, entitled “A Tribute to Service, the Ultimate Sacrifice,” depicts a kneeling sheriff presenting a folded American flag to a grieving widow and her son.

Silhouette of Man Walking Through Misty Trees (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man walking along a misty, tree-lined road. © shutterstock.com.

Depiction of Face Shattering (Stock Image)

Stock image of a man's face in a mirror shattering apart. © shutterstock.com.

Common Determinants of Vigilance Fatigue in Individuals

Lists individual/intrapersonal factors, contextual/environmental factors, and task-specific factors and whether these factors typically increase or decrease vigilance fatigue.

Man Sitting on Park Bench Resting Head on Hand (Stock Image)

Stock image of a silhouetted man sitting on a park bench with his head resting on his hand. © shutterstock.com

Dr. Meredith Krause

Dr. Krause is a consulting and clinical psychologist with a psychology firm in Stafford, Virginia.

Working Model of Sustained Vigilance

Chart that provides a working model of sustained vigilance, showing attention (attentional capacity, working memory capacity, absence of distractions), situational awareness (perception, comprehension, anticipation), and decision making (access to information, awareness of heuristics and biases, risk assessment).

Head with Gears in Brain Area (Stock Image)

Stock image of a human head with mechanical gears in the area of the brain, representing the mechanisms of one's functionality and personality.

Faces with Jigsaw Puzzle Edges (Stock Image)

Stock image of two faces, male and female, that fit together like a puzzle. © shutterstock.com.

Armored Car on Road

An armored car on a city street. © Thinkstock.com

Jeffrey T. Wennar

Assistant State’s Attorney Wennar serves with the Montgomery County, Maryland State’s Attorney’s Office.

Head with Gears in Brain Area (Stock Image, Smaller Version)

Stock image of a human head with gears in the brain area.

Alpine Border Patrol Station 9/11 Memorial

On September 11, 2001, the Marfa, Texas Border Patrol Sector was conducting a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Alpine Station facility. The ceremony was halted when the report of the attacks on the East Coast was received, and all personnel were put on full alert. Ten years later, on September 11, 2011, the Alpine Border Patrol Station 9/11 Memorial was dedicated.

Fists in the Air (Stock Image)

Stock image of six fists raised in protest.

1963 Civil Rights March at Lincoln Memorial

The March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. in August 1963.

Public Protest Crowd

A crowd protests in public under the observation of police officers. © Daryl Lang/Shutterstock.com.

Protest at White House

A protest at the White House is led by a man on a megaphone. © Jim Pruitt/Shutterstock.com.

Police Badge (Stock Image)

Stock image of a close-up of a police shield.

Paul Williams

Chief Williams heads the Springfield, Missouri, Police Department.

Columbus, Ohio Police Memorial

On May 26, 2000, the Columbus, Ohio Division of Police memorial was dedicated. The original design was created by retired officer Tom Hayes, who became the division’s sketch artist after he was shot and paralyzed in 1979 when he responded to a disturbance between two teenagers.

Hand on Computer Mouse (Stock Image)

Stock image of a hand directing a computer mouse with the image of a globe in the background.

Slippery Surface Road Sign (Stock Image)

Stock image of a road sign indicating a slippery drive ahead.

Participating Jurisdictions Map

Southwest Idaho, with 22 law enforcement jurisdictions and a population of over one half-million people, implemented the Pursuit Policy Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).

Police Car Driving at High Speed

A police car driving at high speed on a highway.

FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Logo in 1933

Since 1935, the FBI has provided information on current law enforcement issues and research in the field to the larger policing community through the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin.

FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Logo in 1941

Since 1935, the FBI has provided information on current law enforcement issues and research in the field to the larger policing community through the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin.

FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Logo in 1989

Since 1935, the FBI has provided information on current law enforcement issues and research in the field to the larger policing community through the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin.

FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Logo in 2003

Since 1935, the FBI has provided information on current law enforcement issues and research in the field to the larger policing community through the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin.

FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Logo in 1958

Since 1935, the FBI has provided information on current law enforcement issues and research in the field to the larger policing community through the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin.

FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Logo in 1975

Since 1935, the FBI has provided information on current law enforcement issues and research in the field to the larger policing community through the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin.

FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Logo in 1984

Since 1935, the FBI has provided information on current law enforcement issues and research in the field to the larger policing community through the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin.

FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Logo in 1972

Since 1935, the FBI has provided information on current law enforcement issues and research in the field to the larger policing community through the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin.

Collage of FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Covers

Various covers of the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin over the years.

Police Officer, Grey Background

A police officer in uniform in front of a gray backdrop.

Woman Interviewing Man (Stock Image)

Stock image of an interview. © Thinkstock.com.

Joe Navarro

Mr. Navarro, a retired FBI special agent with the National Security Division’s Behavioral Analysis Program, currently is an adjunct professor at Saint Leo University in Saint Leo, Florida.

Street-Level View of Police with Crowd in Background

Two police officers are depicted from the waist down providing crowd management at an event. © iStockphoto.com.

Public Order Policing Model

Chart detailing policing models from 1975 to 2010. The text reads: An effective public order policing model has several components. The foundation begins with scientific theory and evidence based on research and tested techniques. Effective contemporary crowd control methods used by American, Canadian, and British agencies support these techniques. Police procedures strongly influence law enforcement training, thus, affecting officers’ responses. The text on the pyramid reads: Science-Based, Event-Tested Theoretical Understanding of Crowds; Police Policy, Knowledge, and Philosophy; Police Training; and Police Response.

Traffic Cruiser

Two police officers, one on a cruiser, at a vehicle stop.

Fairfield, Connecticut, Police Department Patch

The town of Fairfield, Connecticut, was established in 1639 by Roger Ludlow, a framer of the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, one of the world’s first written constitutions for a self-governing people. The Fairfield Police Department was organized in August 1930 and serves a population of approximately 60,000 residents. Elements from the town’s seal are featured in the center of the department’s service patch. Amidst a background of trees and hills are two figures, a Native American and an English settler, grasping hands to seal a bargain. The foreground features the year of the town’s founding.

Tomball, Texas, Police Department Patch

The Tomball, Texas, Police Department patch prominently features the seal of the city it serves. Founded in 1907, Tomball was named after Thomas Henry Ball, a turn-of-the-century Texas politician instrumental in routing the railroad through the area, giving it a population boom. The locomotive at the top of the seal references the city’s railroad-driven past. The tractor and field on the left allude to Tomball’s excellent farming and cattle-raising conditions—these two factors led to the area’s initial settlement in the early-19th century. Several oil derricks on the right represent the city’s part in the oil industry, which started with a 100-foot oil gusher on May 27, 1933, and led to an economic boom.

Macomb County, Michigan, Sheriff's Office Patch

Macomb County, Michigan, was formally organized on January 15, 1818, and named after Major General Alexander Macomb, Jr., a highly decorated veteran of the War of 1812. The county encompasses 482 square miles and, with over 850,000 residents, ranks third in population in the state. The city of Detroit is located below the county’s southern border, along 8 Mile Road. The patch of the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office features an outline of the state in blue behind a six-point sheriff’s star. At the center of the gold badge is the Michigan state seal.

Edenton, North Carolina, Police Department Patch

The patch of the Edenton, North Carolina, Police Department depicts the town’s history. Founded in 1722, Edenton is the second-oldest incorporated town in the state. An 18th-century sailing vessel represents its history as an important shipping port during that period. Cypress trees represent an old legend in which 18th-century sailors deposited rum for luck before departing. The 1758 Cupola House, one of the oldest structures in Edenton, is on the National Register of Historic Places. The town logo contains a teapot for the 1774 Edenton Tea Party.

Wakefield, Massachusetts, Police Department Patch

The Wakefield, Massachusetts, Police Department patch features the town’s seal. Consisting of twin circles, it signifies Wakefield’s history, industrial development, and scenic beauty. The outer circle frames three dates: 1644, commemorating the town’s incorporation as Reading; 1812, when it became South Reading; and 1868, when the name changed to Wakefield. A shield centers the inner circle and bears symbols of the industries prominent in local development—shoes, rattan, and metal casting. Its middle features the heraldic eagle. Above the shield are the reflecting rays of the rising sun. Below, the name “Quannapowitt” identifies one of the Native Americans who signed the deed to white settlers in 1868.

Law Enforcement SWAT Team

Police officers in SWAT attire lined up in front of a SWAT vehicle

Louisiana State Police Memorial 1

Front depiction of the Louisiana State Police Memorial.

Louisiana State Police Memorial 2

Depiction of statuary at the Louisiana State Police Memorial.

Louisiana State Police Memorial 3

A riderless horse is seen at the Louisiana State Police Memorial.

Female Graduate

A young woman is depicted at their graduation ceremony.

The 70:20:10 Learning Model

Depiction of a three-segment learning model.

Police Officer in Community Parade

A police officer on a motorcycle reaches out waving kids at a community parade.

SRO Reading to School Children

A School Resource Officer is depicted reading to the children he protects.

Katherine Schweit

Ms. Schweit is chief of the Violence Prevention Section in the FBI’s Office of Partner Engagement in Washington, D.C.

Ashley Mancik

Ms. Mancik is an FBI honors intern and a doctoral student in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at the University of Delaware in Newark.

SRO and Teen Basketball Player

A school resource officer stands alongside a victorious high school basketball player.

Officer Dave McLearin

Photo of Officer Dave McLearin of the Champaign, Illinois, Police Department.

Business Man

A business man is depicted with his hand on his chin thinking about business.

Officer on Car Laptop

A female officer is depicted typing on a dashboard-mounted laptop in her police vehicle.

Jean Reynolds

Dr. Reynolds, an author and retired professor, manages a website on writing police reports.

SRO Leading School Football Players Onto Field

A school resource officer is shown leading high school football players onto the field of play.

SRO in Elementary School Classroom

A school resource officer is shown interacting with grade school students in their classroom.

DARE Officer with Group of Kids

A police officer discusses the dangers of drug use with a group of students.

Danville, Virginia, Police Department Patch

A depiction of the patch of the Danville, VA, Police Department.

North Olmsted, Ohio, Police Department Patch

Depiction of the patch of the North Olmsted, OH, Police Department.

Fernandina Beach, Florida, Police Department Patch

Depiction of the patch of the Fernandina Beach, FL, Police Department.

Herington, Kansas, Police Department Patch

Depiction of the patch of the Herington, KS, Police Department.

Officer Joshua Klaseus

Service photo of Officer Joshua Klaseus of the Saint Peter, Minnesota, Police Department.

Leadership Meeting

Employees meet with their corporate leader to be led in a leadership capacity.

Jon Taylor Giving Speech

Assistant Chief Taylor of the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, Airport Police Department delivers a speech at the FBI National Academy Session 267 graduation on March 17, 2017, in Quantico, Virginia.

Jon Taylor Giving Speech to NA Grads

Assistant Chief Taylor of the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, Airport Police Department delivers a speech at the FBI National Academy Session 267 graduation on March 17, 2017, in Quantico, Virginia.

Jon Taylor

Assistant Chief Taylor of the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, Airport Police Department delivered this speech at the FBI National Academy Session 267 graduation on March 17, 2017, in Quantico, Virginia.

Gambler with Head on Casino Table

An obsessive gambler rests his head on a black jack table having lost all his money.

INLETS Conference Dinner

Captain Richard Phillips delivers the keynote address during the 2nd annual Gulf Coast INLETS dinner at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana.

INLETS Hawaii 2017 Brochure Small

Brochure for the 2017 INLETS conference, held in Hawaii.

INLETS Hawaii 2017 Flyer

Brochure for the 2017 INLETS Conference, to be held in Hawaii.

Man and Woman Talking

A man and woman talk in a casual business setting.

Adult Male Pondering

A man looks out, hands on his chin, pondering the world.

Dr. Steve Gladis

Dr. Gladis, a retired FBI special agent, conducts research, writes, and speaks on leadership and is an instructor at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.

Adult Taking Exam

A man is depicted taking an exam, wondering if the answer he chose was the correct one.

Douglas Newman

Commander Newman serves with the Port of Seattle, Washington, Police Department.

Law Enforcement Bulletin Logo 2010s

LEB logo from the late 2000s to early 2010s.

Sketch of a House

A drawn representation of a suburban residence.

Drawing of Wealthy Couple

A depiction of a wealthy couple at dinner.

Drawing of Neighbors Talking

Depiction of two neighbors discussing home safety.

Drawing of a Burglar

Depiction of a thief incapacitating a sleeping homeowner.

1880s Police Officer

Photograph of a DC police officer in the late 19th century.

George Wilson

Mr. Wilson has been a member of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) for over 23 years as a patrolman, detective sergeant, and firearms examiner. He has a deep personal interest in police history, particularly pertaining to the MPD, and has done considerable research in this regard.

DC Police Headquarters, 1800s

A photograph of the DC police headquarters in the latter half of the 19th century.

1861 MPD Recruitment Poster

Depiction of a Metropolitan Police Department recruitment poster from 1861.

MPD Police Boat, 1886

The “Joe Blackburn,” an 87-foot police patrol boat purchased in 1886 for Potomac River harbor policing in the District of Columbia.

MPD Headquarters, Washington, DC

Headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Department, Washington, D.C., circa 1976.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel Aerial Photo

An aerial depiction of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel in 1969.

Chief William C. Meyer, 1969

Colonel William C. Meyer, Chief of Police, Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel District, Virginia.

Bridge-Tunnel Officer in Patrol Car

An officer observes traffic on one of the four man-made islands.

Woman Using Emergency Roadside Phone on Bridge-Tunnel

Emergency phones are located every one-half mile on the trestled roadways and every 125 feet in the tunnels for use by motorists in need of assistance.

Officer Assisting Disabled Vehicle on Bridge-Tunnel

A disabled vehicle is a distinct hazard, and rapid location and quick removal are major objectives of our patrol activity.

J. Clyde Morris

Photo of Mr. J. Clyde Morris, Executive Director, Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel District.

Money Clip Knife 1

This object appears to be a money clip, but actually houses a knife blade and nail file.

Money Clip Knife 2

This object appears to be a money clip, but actually houses a knife blade and nail file.

Money Clip Knife 3

This object appears to be a money clip, but actually houses a knife blade and nail file.

Connecticut Law Enforcement Memorial 1

Depiction of the Connecticut Law Enforcement Memorial.

Connecticut Law Enforcement Memorial 2

Depiction of the Connecticut Law Enforcement Memorial.

Connecticut Law Enforcement Memorial 3

Depiction of an officer next to the eternal flame at the Connecticut Law Enforcement Memorial.

Key Knife 1

This object appears to be a key but conceals a hidden blade.

Key Knife 2

This object appears to be a key but conceals a hidden blade.

Cumberland County Law Enforcement Memorial

This memorial pays homage to 11 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty serving the people of Cumberland County and provides a fitting tribute to their memory.

Cumberland County Law Enforcement Memorial 2

This memorial pays homage to 11 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty serving the people of Cumberland County and provides a fitting tribute to their memory.

Cumberland County Law Enforcement Memorial 3

This memorial pays homage to 11 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty serving the people of Cumberland County and provides a fitting tribute to their memory.

Cumberland County Law Enforcement Memorial 4

This memorial pays homage to 11 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty serving the people of Cumberland County and provides a fitting tribute to their memory.

INtelligence and Law Enforcement Training Seminar

Photo of the INLETS annual conference.

Necklace Knife 1

This stainless steel item has a decorative inlay and can be worn as a necklace or key chain. It actually has a knife inside and can pose a serious threat to law enforcement officers.

Necklace Knife 2

This stainless steel item has a decorative inlay and can be worn as a necklace or key chain. It actually has a knife inside and can pose a serious threat to law enforcement officers.

Necklace Knife 3

This stainless steel item has a decorative inlay and can be worn as a necklace or key chain. It actually has a knife inside and can pose a serious threat to law enforcement officers.

Monterey County Sheriff's Memorial

The Monterey County, California, Sheriff’s Memorial features the names of eight deputies who died serving their community.

Monterey County Sheriff's Memorial 2

The Monterey County, California, Sheriff’s Memorial features the names of eight deputies who died serving their community.

Monterey County Sheriff's Memorial

The Monterey County, California, Sheriff’s Memorial features the names of eight deputies who died serving their community.

Lighter Knife 1

These working lighters deploy a knife blade by activation of a button on the side.

Lighter Knife 2

These working lighters deploy a knife blade by activation of a button on the side.

Indiana State Police Memorial 1

The Indiana State Police Memorial, located on the east side of Indianapolis, consists of three black granite tablets and an eternal flame.

Indiana State Police Memorial 2

The Indiana State Police Memorial, located on the east side of Indianapolis, consists of three black granite tablets and an eternal flame.

Indiana State Police Memorial 3

The Indiana State Police Memorial, located on the east side of Indianapolis, consists of three black granite tablets and an eternal flame.

Key Chain Knife 1

Law enforcement officers must be aware offenders may attempt to use this key chain weapon against them.

Key Chain Knife 2

Law enforcement officers must be aware offenders may attempt to use this key chain weapon against them.

Key Chain Knife 3

Law enforcement officers must be aware offenders may attempt to use this key chain weapon against them.

Incident Command Title Photo

Depiction of law enforcement at the scene of an incident.

Mike Phibbs, new photo

Lieutentant Phibbs serves with the Richmond, Virginia, Police Department and is a member of the Central Virginia All Hazards Incident Management Team.

Michael A. Snawder

Captain Snawder serves with the Richmond, Virginia, Police Department and is a member of the Central Virginia All Hazards Incident Management Team.

Police Interacting with Homeless Man

Law enforcement officers are depicted assisting a homeless man on the side of a road.

Steve Marcin

Lieutenant Marcin serves with the Anaheim, California, Police Department.

Homeless Policing Results 1

A police officer helps a homeless woman reunite with her family.

Homeless Policing Results 2

Police officers help a woman return to her family in Maryland.

Homeless Policing Results 3

Police officers help a family reunite with a once-homeless family member.

Homeless Policing Results 4

A police officer helps a homeless woman return to her family in Ohio to start a new life.

Leader Taking Notes

A leader is depicted taking notes in an office setting.

Brian Boetig

Special Agent Boetig heads the FBI’s Buffalo, New York, Division.

Police Badge on Draped Cloth with Seal

A badge is depicted with a mourning strip across it.

Attorney General Eric Holder

Photo of former Attorney General Holder.

Police Officers at Vigil

Police personnel attend a vigil in honor of fallen officers.

Police Pipe Band 1

The Gates Keystone Club Police Pipes and Drums Band honors fallen comrades and participates in official ceremonial events.

Police Pipe Band 2

The Gates Keystone Club Police Pipes and Drums Band honors fallen comrades and participates in official ceremonial events.

Old Fire Truck

A fire truck from the late-'50s to early-'70s is depicted at a community event.

Police Pipe Band 3

The Gates Keystone Club Police Pipes and Drums Band honors fallen comrades and participates in official ceremonial events.

Two Officers at a Scene

Two police officers interact at the scene of an incident.

Joseph Pangaro

Lieutenant Pangaro serves as a supervisor and training officer with a police department in Monmouth County, New Jersey.

Pepper Pager 1

This plastic item is designed to look like a pager; it actually dispenses pepper spray.

Pepper Pager 2

This plastic item is designed to look like a pager; it actually dispenses pepper spray.

Motorcycle Officer in Training

A motorcycle cop practices his maneuvering skills in a parking lot with traffic cones.

Thomas Connelly

Captain Connelly retired from the Los Altos, California Police Department.

John L. Gray

Chief Gray of the Altoona, Iowa Police Department, delivered this commencement speech to the 222nd basic training class of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy on July 11, 2008.

Meditating Man

A man is depicted leaning forward in deep thought.

Law Enforcement Speech Event

Law enforcement professionals congregate to hear a notable speech.

Bob Prout

Dr. Prout, a former Ohio state trooper, currently is department chair and director of the Criminal Justice Graduate Program at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He delivered this speech on July 24, 2009, at the Alexandria Technical College Peace Officer Graduation.

Shock Lighter 1

Although this metal device looks like a lighter, it is marketed as a prank and delivers a mild shock when the user tries to light the flame.

Shock Lighter 2

Although this metal device looks like a lighter, it is marketed as a prank and delivers a mild shock when the user tries to light the flame.

The Guardian, Gurnee Police Department

Depiction of The Guardian statue honoring the men and women of the Gurnee Police Department, and all law enforcement officers in general, for their service and sacrifice in protecting others.

Suspect Under Interrogation

A police detective speaks with a suspect in an interrogation room.

Kenneth A. Myers

Special Agent Myers is a legal instructor at the FBI Academy.

Incarcerated Man with Lawyer

A man in jail meets with his lawyer.

Sword Umbrella

Depiction of a sword umbrella - it looks like a normal folding umbrella, but the handle pulls free to expose a 10-inch steel spike.

Sad Man with Head in Hand

A sad man closes his eyes in pensive thought.

Orlando Ramos

Dr. Ramos is a New Jersey State Police trooper assigned to the Peer Advocate Services Unit and a member of the State Critical Incident Response Team and the National Police Suicide Foundation.

Trooper John Oliva

The suicide death of a close friend and coworker, Trooper John Oliva, motivated the author to research this sensitive topic.

Scottsdale, Arizona, Police Department

Scottsdale, Arizona, “The West’s most western town,” was founded in 1888 and incorporated as a city in 1951.The patch of the Scottsdale Police Department, with the bucking horse, celebrates the agency’s 50th anniversary, which occurred in 2013. Established in 1963 with 47 full-time employees, the department now employs over 600 full-time personnel and 40 volunteers.

St. Marys, Georgia, Police Department

The St. Marys, Georgia, Police Department serves the second-oldest city (founded in 1562) in the nation and the oldest in the state. The center of the agency’s patch features the city’s official seal, which contains a representation of the famous Washington Pump and Oak Tree. In the 17th and early 18th century, this pump served as the only source of fresh water in the immediate area. The oak tree was planted in 1799 at the death and burial of George Washington; a portion now is in the keel of the U.S.S. Constitution. The banner below the seal declares that the city was formally established in 1787.

Grandview, Washington, Police Department

The Grandview, Washington, Police Department’s patch features the state seal in its center. In the foreground, lush green fields and rich deep-brown soil represent the fertile Yakima Valley. In the background, Mount Adams and Mount Rainier signify the origins of the city’s name.

Boone County, Kentucky, Sheriff’s Office

The patch of the Boone County, Kentucky, Sheriff’s Office depicts two men, one in buckskin and the other in more formal dress, facing each other and clasping hands. This represents the state motto, “United we stand, divided we fall.” Popular belief identifies the buckskin-clad man as Daniel Boone, largely responsible for the exploration of the state, and the man in the suit as Henry Clay, Kentucky’s most famous statesman. However, according to the official explanation, the men represent all frontiersmen and statesmen, rather than specific persons.

Pepper Spray Pen 1

Although this plastic and metal item looks like an ink pen, it actually can eject pepper spray.

Pepper Spray Pen 2

Although this plastic and metal item looks like an ink pen, it actually can eject pepper spray.

Pepper Spray Pen 3

Although this plastic and metal item looks like an ink pen, it actually can eject pepper spray.

Pepper Spray Pen 4

Although this plastic and metal item looks like an ink pen, it actually can eject pepper spray.

Pepper Spray Pen 5

Although this plastic and metal item looks like an ink pen, it actually can eject pepper spray.

Police Officer Talks to Elderly Group

An officer is depicted at a Project Lifesaver Community educational event.

New Mexico Law Enforcement Memorial 1

The New Mexico Law Enforcement Memorial sits in a beautiful courtyard on the grounds of the state law enforcement academy. Steel cut-out silhouettes of 28 officers guard and salute the monument’s wall, which features the names of personnel—currently 204—lost in the line of duty. United States and New Mexico flags fly at half-staff.

New Mexico Law Enforcement Memorial 2

The New Mexico Law Enforcement Memorial sits in a beautiful courtyard on the grounds of the state law enforcement academy. Steel cut-out silhouettes of 28 officers guard and salute the monument’s wall, which features the names of personnel—currently 204—lost in the line of duty. United States and New Mexico flags fly at half-staff.

New Mexico Law Enforcement Memorial 3

New Mexico Law Enforcement Memorial steel cut-out silhouette of police officer.

Dearborn Heights Police Department Memorial

The memorial is dedicated to the department’s only two officers killed in the line of duty.

Dearborn Heights Police Department Memorial 2

The memorial is dedicated to the department’s only two officers killed in the line of duty.

Officer Aaron Bulmer

While responding to another call, Officer Aaron Bulmer of the Topeka, Kansas, Police Department saw a 4-year-old boy walking toward a pond and then lost sight of him. Upon exiting his vehicle, Officer Bulmer saw the child in the water, gasping for air. Immediately, the officer jumped into the pond and pulled the boy to safety. Medical services responded and transported the child to a local hospital for evaluation. The boy also was reunited with a parent who had been searching for him.

Having Hard Conversations

As a new supervisor in the FBI’s Los Angeles office, I—along with several other managers—met with the special agent in charge (SAC) for the first time to get to know him and receive some of his leadership philosophy.

Remember to Focus stock

Man viewing sunrise

Purse on floorboard of automobile

Photo provided by Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., of a purse in plain sight on the floorboard of an automobile.

Spare Change in Plain Sight in Automobile

Photo provided by Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., of spare change in the middle console of an automobile.

CD Case on Dashboard of Automobile

Photo provided by Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., of a CD case in plain sight on the dashboard of an automobile.

Metropolitan Police Officer leaving a brochure on the window of an unlocked vehicle

Photo provided by Metropolitan Police Department of a police officer leaving a brochure on the window of an unlocked car

Giving a Speech

Stock photo portraying a business man giving a speech in front of an audience

Chief John Russo

Photo of Chief John Russo, Rutherford, New Jersey, Police Department

Dr. Kenneth J. Peak

Photo provided by the author, Kenneth J. Peak, Ph.D.

Cigar Cutter 1

Offenders may attempt to use this type of cigar cutter as an unusual weapon.

US Fish and Wildlife Federal Officer

Image by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of federal officer looking out towards a lake with binoculars

Cigar Cutter 2

Offenders may attempt to use this type of cigar cutter as an unusual weapon.

Cigar Cutter 3

Offenders may attempt to use this type of cigar cutter as an unusual weapon.

Cigar Cutter 4

Offenders may attempt to use this type of cigar cutter as an unusual weapon.

US Wildlife Officer in uniform on horse

Photo by California Department of Fish and Wildlife, of a wildlife officer in uniform sitting on his horse

Archive Photo 1

Archive photo of a law enforcement officer using a typewriter in a mobile command vehicle from 1964

Archive Photo 2

Archive photo of the interior of a mobile command vehicle from 1964

Archive Photo 3

Archive photo of author Howard Leary

Archive Photo 4

Archive photo of a mobile command vehicle from 1964

Formal Handshake

Two gloved hands shake one another in formal recognition.

Richard D. Thomas

Chief Thomas heads the North Ridgeville, Ohio, Police Department.

Fair Lawn Police Memorial 1

The Fair Lawn, New Jersey Police Department presents its memorial dedicated in honor and memory of Officer Mary Ann Collura, an 18-year veteran who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Fair Lawn Police Memorial 2

The Fair Lawn, New Jersey Police Department presents its memorial dedicated in honor and memory of Officer Mary Ann Collura, an 18-year veteran who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Nonserious Incidents

A chart depicting the results of a survey regarding the use of SWAT for nonserious incidents

Officers' View of Militarization Survey

A chart depicting the results of a survey regarding officer's views on police militarization

Scott W. Phillips, Ph.D.

Photo of author Scott W. Phillips, Ph.D.

Serious or Violent Incidents Chart

A chart depicting the results of a survey regarding the use of SWAT for serious or violent incidents

Change Agency Policies Survey

A chart depicting the results of a survey regarding changing the departments policy on the use of SWAT vehicle and attire

Crime Data Header

Crime scene tape is depicted alongside the FBI seal.

Evidence Bags

Depiction of evidence bags holding an unknown substance.

Lewiston Police Memorial

Depiction of the Lewiston, Idaho, Police Department monument honoring the department's fallen officers.

Walker Sword 2

Offenders may attempt to use this metal device that appears to be an ordinary walking cane. but features a removable shaft containing a knife blade.

Walker Sword 1

Offenders may attempt to use this metal device that appears to be an ordinary walking cane but features a removable shaft containing a knife blade.

Walker Sword 3

Offenders may attempt to use this metal device that appears to be an ordinary walking cane but features a removable shaft containing a knife blade.

Walker Sword 4

Offenders may attempt to use this metal device that appears to be an ordinary walking cane but features a removable shaft containing a knife blade.

Back View of Child Holding Adult's Hand

A child is pictured walking through a playground, guided by a parent, guardian, or perhaps stranger.

Oregon Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Memorial 1

The Oregon Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Memorial sits on the grounds of the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem.

Oregon Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Memorial 2

The Oregon Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Memorial sits on the grounds of the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem.

Daniel Mattos

Major Mattos serves with the Kootenai County, Idaho, Sheriff’s Office.

Police Woman and Shadow with Police Tape

A police woman stands alongside her shadow.

Police Officer Standing in Hallway

Depiction of an officer's silhouette in an empty hallway.

Police Cap with Baton

Depiction of an officer's hat and baton.

Light Bulbs on Top of Money

Hundred-dollar bills are enlightened by an energy-efficient light bulb.

Contra Costa County Peace Officers Monument - California

Rather than honoring fallen officers, this monument recognizes all peace officers past, present, and future who dedicate their professional lives to serving citizens and making communities safe.

Opportunity Header

Leadership Spotlight header focusing on opportunity.

Blurred Angled Image of Man Pointing Gun

Depiction of a gang member with a handgun.

Officer in Partial Shadow with Quote

A police officer stares out of the darkness while imparting words of wisdom.

Keychain Razor

The device has a plastic handle with a metal blade, which retracts into the housing.

Keychain Razor 2

This device has a plastic handle with a metal blade, which retracts into the housing.

Keychain Razor 3

This device has a plastic handle with a metal blade, which retracts into the housing.

Handcuffed Hands Holding Cash Behind Back

A suspect is arrested with cash in hand.

Proactive Human Source Development Article Image

Screenshot of an article header from the November 2010 issue of the LEB.

Bulletin Report logo

Bulletin Report logo

Ireland on Map with Tack

A depiction of Ireland on a map with a tack inserted above it.

Belfast City Hall

Depiction of the center of government building in Belfast.

Lindsborg, KS, Patch 2

On the left sleeve of the Lindsborg, KS, Police uniform is the city of Lindsborg seal, prominently featuring the Dala horse.

Police Badge on Vest (Stock)

Stock image depicting a police badge on a police vest.

Florence, Oregon, Police Department Patch

Patch of the Florence, Oregon, Police Department

Hermitage, Pennsylvania, Police Department Patch

Patch of the Hermitage, Pennsylvania, Police Department

Businessman Holding Box (Stock)

Businessman holding box with office items.

Street View of Run with the Police Event

Street view of the end of the race banner

Run with Police Finish Medals

Medals being handed out at the end of the run with police event

Officer at Wall of Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial

An officer saluting an engraved wall at the Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial at Camp George West, in Golden, Colorado.

Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial at Night

A nighttime view of the Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial at Camp George West, in Golden, Colorado.

Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial

The Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial at Camp George West, in Golden, Colorado.

Wildlife Officer Making Arrest

Wildlife officer arresting suspect in front of truck. Photo from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Bald Eagle (Stock)

Bald Eagle Soaring with Wings Expanded

Deer (Stock)

Deer with Velvet on Antlers

Leaders Working Together

Stock image of business leaders working together.

Officers Saluting During Graduation Ceremony

Stock image of police officers saluting during graduation ceremony.

Bryan Lockerby

Author photo of Bryan Lockerby

Terrance Reaves

Photo of Officer Terrance Reaves.

Image of a Teenage Girl

Stock photo of a sad or depressed teenage girl.

Joy Shelton

Author photo of Joy Shelton.

Mark Hilts

Author Photo of Mark Hilts.

Mark MacKizer

Author Photo of Mark MacKizer.

Man Entering Childs Room At Night

Stock image of a man at the door of a child's bedroom at night.

Man Standing in Doorway

Stock image of a man standing in a doorway at night.

Quincy, llinois, Police Department

Police patch of the Quincy, llinois, Police Department.

Yuba City, California, Police Department

The patch of the Yuba City, California, Police Department.

Man In Front Of Mirror

Stock image of a business leader standing up against a mirror.

Gavel

Stock image of a gavel in a courtroom setting with the American flag in the background.

Leslie Adamczyk

Author photo of Special Agent Leslie Adamczyk.

Authority of Law Statue

Stock image of the Authority of Law Statue in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building.

Contemplation of Justice Statue

Stock image of the Contemplation of Justice statue in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building.

U.S. Supreme Court Building

Stock image of the U.S. Supreme Court Building.

Computer Screen Shot of LEB Website

Stock photo of a laptop computer altered to show the LEB website on the screen.

Man Holding Gun

Stock image a man's hand holding a gun behind his back.

Memorial Villages, Houston, Texas, Police Department Patch

Patch of the Memorial Villages Police Department in Houston, Texas.

Woodbridge, Connecticut, Police Department Patch

Patch of the Woodbride, Connecticut, Police Department.

Brian Chopko

Author photo of Brian Chopko.

Businesswomen Listening

Stock image of a business woman listening to another female.

Female Typing on a Laptop

Stock image of a female working on a laptop computer.

Hands Typing on a Keyboard

Stock image of hands typing on a computer keyboard.

Officer Bruce Giovanelli

Photo of Bulletin Note recipient Officer Bruce Giovanelli of the Derby, Connecticut, Police Department.

Male Looking at Sunset

Stock photo of a man sitting on the ground looking at the sunset.

Police Vehicles

Stock image of two police vehicles with lights flashing.

Adult Male with Eyes Closed

Stock image of an adult male with eyes closed on a black background.

Patch Call: Bordentown Township, New Jersey

A scanned image of the Bordentown Township, New Jersey, police department patch.

Patch Call: Frostburg, Maryland

A scanned image of the Frostburg, Maryland, police department patch.

Society of Automotive Engineers Automation Levels

A chart from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website depicting the five different levels of autonomous vehicles.

Autonomous Vehicle

A stock image of the dashboard of an autonomous vehicle.

Bernard Levin

Author photo of Dr. Bernard Levin.

Vehicle Traffic

A stock photo of a highway with heavy vehicle traffic.

Thomas Cowper

Author photo of Thomas Cowper.

Business Leader

Stock image of a professional businessman working in an office environment.

Leadership Concept

Stock conceptual leadership image.

RAD Program Participants

Photo from the author of a group of women who participated in the Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Class.

RAD Class March 2011

Photo provided by author of RAD class participants from March 2011.

RAD Aggressors

Photo provided by author of a group of male instructors who train and participate in the RAD class as aggressors.

Owatonna, Minnesota, Police Department

Shoulder patch of the Owatonna, Minnesota, Police Department.

Chowan County, North Carolina, Sheriff's Office

The shoulder patch of the Chowan County, North Carolina, Sheriff's Office.

Officer Timothy Schwering

Photo of Officer Timothy Schwering of the Spokane, Washington, Police Department.

Female Officer Listening

Stock photo of a female officer intently listening to a co-worker.

Two Patrol Officers Talking

Stock image of two patrol officers engaged in a friendly conversation.

Computer Keyboard

Stock image of a man's hands typing on a computer keyboard.

Patch Call: FBI Las Vegas Field Office

Patch created for the FBI Las Vegas Field Office after the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, which took place in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Patch Call: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Patch created for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department after the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, which took place in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Laptop Image

Hands typing on a laptop computer.

William Bozeman, M.D.

Author photo of Dr. William Bozeman.

Jason P. Stopyra

Author photo of Dr. Jason Stopyra.

Patricia Corn

Author photo of Patricia Corn

J.T. Moser

Author photo of J.T. Moser.

Captain Ryan Waldschmidt

Author photo of Captain Ryan Waldschmidt who serves with the Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, Police Department

Indian Country Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony

A photo of Indian Country officers participating in an annual ceremony performing a drum song.

Indian Country Law Enforcement Memorial

A photo of the entire Indian Country Law Enforcement Memorial at the U.S. Indian Police Academy in Artesia, New Mexico.

Indian Country Law Enforcement Memorial - Front View

A photo of the names inscribed on the Indian Country Law Enforcement Memorial at the U.S. Indian Police Academy in Artesia, New Mexico.

Indian Country Law Enforcement Memorial - Close Up View

A close-up photo of the names inscribed on the Indian Country Law Enforcement Memorial at the U.S. Indian Police Academy in Artesia, New Mexico.

Police Badge

A stock image of a silver police badge on a black background.

Man Thinking

A stock image of a man in thought.

Man Looking Into Sunset

A stock image of a man sitting on a park bench looking at the sunset.

Doctor Holding Medical Records

A stock photo of a doctor holding medical records.

Medical Records

A stock image of a patient medical history form and HIPPA regulations form.

Patch Call: Boxford, Massachusetts, Police Department

Image of the Boxford, Massachusetts, Police Department shoulder patch.

Patch Call: Carroll, New Hampshire, Police Department

Image of the Carroll, New Hampshire, Police Department shoulder patch.

William Bozeman

Author photo of Dr. William Bozeman.

Jason Stopyra

Author photo of Dr. Jason Stopyra.

Mark Savine

Author photo of Supervisory Special Agent Marc Savine.

FBI Academy Pool (2)

Photo of the recently renovated FBI Academy pool.

Man Grabbing Woman's Shoulder

Stock photo of a man and woman. The man is grabbing the woman's shoulder.

Woman Crying

Stock image of a middle aged woman looking distraught and crying.

Male and Female Talking

Stock image of a male and female talking in a business setting.

Two Men Talking

Stock photo of two business men talking.

Pool Training 1

Two trainees involved in training exercise conducted in the new FBI Academy pool.

Pool Training 2

Two trainees engaged in a training exercise in the new FBI Academy pool.

Patch Call: Corunna, Michigan, Police Department

A scanned image of the Corunna, Michigan, Police Department's shoulder patch.

Patch Call: Marshall County, Kentucky, Sheriff's Department

A scanned image of the Marshall County, Kentucky, Sheriff's Department shoulder patch.

Sergeant Brandon Cutting

Photo of Sergeant Brandon Cutting, Sonoma County, California, Sheriff's Office.

Deputy Mike Allison

Photo of Deputy Mike Allison, Sonoma County, California, Sheriff's Office.

Sergeant Brandon Cutting

Photo of Sergeant Brandon Cutting, Sonoma County, California, Sheriff's Office.

Jay Fortenbery

Author photo of Jay Fortenbery, assistant professor of criminal justice at Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina.

Steven Mazzie

Author photo of Police Chief Steven Mazzie of the Everett, Massachusetts, Police Department.

Two Business People Facing Each Other

A stock photo of a female and male in business attire facing each other with their arms crossed.

Business Man

A stock photo of two business men in a tense situation.

Armed Police Officer

A stock photo of a police officer in heavy gear and shooting a semi-automatic weapon.

Police SWAT

A stock image of three officers in SWAT gear holding weapons.

Speaker Podium

A stock image of a microphone and speaker podium.

Patch Call: Canastota, New York, Police Department

The police shoulder patch for the Canastota, New York, Police Department.

Patch Call: Fort Scott, Kansas, Police Department

The police patch for the Fort Scott, Kansas, Police Department.

Sergent Cutting and Deputy Allison

Photo of Sergeant Brandon Cutting and Deputy Mike Allison of the Sonoma County, California, Sheriff's Office.

Badge of the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office

An image of the Sonoma, California, Sheriff's Office badge.

Badge of the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office

Badge of the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office

Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Memorial Fallen Heroes

Photo of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Memorial. The photo depicts the side of the memorial which includes images of a female and male officer kneeling while holding a folded American flag and the engraved names of those who have died in the line of duty between the two officers.

Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Memorial - Front View

Photo of the front of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Memorial which includes the symbolic blue badge and rose, the American flag, and the badge of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office.

Benjamin Bliven

Author photo of Chief Benjamin Bliven of the Wausau, Wisconsin, Police Department.

K-9 Officer

An officer showing his K-9 to a group of young kids.

Officers With Child

Two officers holding the hands of a lost, young girl.

Officers At School

Two officers talking and giving high fives to young children on their way into school.

Female at Business Meeting

Stock image of a female speaking at a business meeting.

Male Businessman at Meeting

Stock image of a male business man speaking to his co-workers.

Crime Scene Tape

A stock image of crime scene tape in an office building.

Police Vehicles at Office Park

A stock image of police vehicles in front of an office building.

Patch Call: Elmira Heights, New York, Police Department

Scanned image of the Elmira Heights, New York, Police Department shoulder patch.

Patch Call: Hudson, Michigan, Police Department

Scanned image of the Hudson, Michigan, Police Department shoulder patch.

Police Vehicle Lights

A stock image of a police vehicle lights.

James Berger

Officer James Berger of the La Vista, Nebraska, Police Department.

Patch Call: Lexington, Virginia, Police Department

An image of the should patch of the Lexington, Virginia, Police Department.

Patch Call: Orono, Maine, Police Department

An image of the should patch of the Orono, Maine, Police Department.

Michael C. Weber

Author photo for Michael C. Weber.

Young Girl

A stock image of a young female child laying on the couch with medications on the table in front of her.

ELEVATE Coin

Excellence in Law Enforcement-Based Victim Assistance Training and Enrichment logo.

Young Distraught Female

A stock image of a young lady looking distraught and talking to an adult male.

Officer in Classroom

Police officer talking to a class of young children.

Team G.R.E.A.T.

Cover of the Team G.R.E.A.T. comic book.

Young Child in Wheelchair

Stock image of a doctor pushing a young child in a wheelchair as he holds his mother's hand.

Two Women Shaking Hands

A stock image of two women talking and shaking hands.

Teacher With Students

A stock image of a teacher have a discussion with teen students.

Tim Wacker

Author photo of Tim Wacker.

Jeffrey Katz

Author photo of Colonel Jeffrey Katz, chief of the Chesterfield County, Virginia, Police Department.

Beth Coleman

Author photo of Beth Coleman an instructor at the FBI Academy, Quantico, Virginia.

Female Student

Stock photo of a young female student with a backpack.

Police Officer

Stock image of a male police officer in front of his patrol car.

Police Chief Hat

Stock image of a police chief cap.

Laptop Keyboard

Stock image of a laptop keyboard with handcuffs laying on top of the keyboard.

Arrest Image

Stock image of a male in handcuffs being placed in police car.

Chess Pieces

Stock image of four chess pieces with one standing among the others laid down on chess board.

Leadership Compass

Stock image of a leadership compass.

Patch Call: Galax, Virginia, Police Department

A scanned image of the Galax, Virginia, Police Department shoulder patch.

Patch Call: North Providence, Rhode Island, Police Department

A scanned image of the North Providence, Rhode Island, Police Department shoulder patch.

Major Karen Dietrich

Author photo of Major Karen Dietrich, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Police Department.

Trooper Robert Meyer

Photo of Trooper Robert Meyer, New Jersey State Police, holding infant he rescued from choking.

Pikes Peak Peace Officers' Memorial with Flags

A night photo of three flying flags with the Pikes Peak Peace Officers' Memorial wall and the Colorado Springs Veterans Memorial in the background.

Pikes Peak Peace Officers' Memorial at Night

A night photo of the Pikes Peak Peace Officers' Memorial wall embedded with law enforcement shields illuminated by a blue line. The Colorado Springs Veterans Memorial stands behind the wall.

Pikes Peak Peace Officers' Memorial

Photo of the Pikes Peak Region Peace Officers' Memorial of a fallen lion upon a base of granite.

Pikes Peak Peace Officers' Memorial 1

Photo of the Pikes Peak Region Peace Officers' Memorial from a distance.

Pikes Peak Peace Officers' Memorial 2

Aerial photo of the Pikes Peak Region Peace Officers' Memorial.

Female Business Professional

Stock photo of a female business woman looking at a laptop screen.

Male Business Professional

Stock photo of a male business man looking out a window in a conference room.

Business Professionals Working Together

A stock image of an older business man working with a younger female professional.

Group of Work Professionals

A stock image of a large group of business professionals with varied ages.

Patch Call: Urbana, Ohio, Police Division

A scanned image of the Urbana, Ohio, Police Division shoulder patch.

Pikes Peak Region Officers' Memorial 1a

Image of the Pikes Peak Region Officers' Memorial from a distance which includes the walkway leading toward the memorial.

Pikes Peak Region Peace Officers' Memorial Night View

A night image of the memorial wall at the Pikes Peak Region Peace Officers' Memorial illuminated by blue lights.

Commander David Edmondson

Photo of Commander David Edmondson of the Colorado Springs, Colorado, Police Department.

Patch Call: Madison, Florida, Police Department

A scanned image of the Madison, Florida, Police Department's shoulder patch.

Patch Call: Madison, Florida, Police Department (ext)

A scanned image of the Madison, Florida, Police Department's shoulder patch.

John Hornick

Author photo of John Hornick, J.D.

Michael Card

Author photo of Major Michael Card.

Business Hand Shake

Stock photo of two business men shaking hands.

Female Business Women

Stock image of two female business women working on a laptop.

3D Printed Gun

Stock image of a plastic 3D handgun.

Laptop and 3D Printer

Stock image of a laptop, 3D printer, and plastic handgun.

Handshake

Stock image of two business professionals shaking hands.

Patch Call: Enumclaw, Washington

The shoulder patch of the Enumclaw, Washington, Police Department.

Patch Call: Oakdale, Pennsylvania

The shoulder patch of the Oakdale, Pennsylvania, Police Department.

Young Male Police Officer

Stock photo of a young, male police officer.

Employee Training

Stock image of an older business woman training a younger, new employee.

Michael VanMeter

Author photo of Supervisory Special Agent Michael VanMeter.

Bill Beersford

Author photo of Supervisory Special Agent Bill Beersford

Basic Needs Chart

An illustration of Dr. Abraham Maslow's tiered pyramid of a person's basic needs.

Trooper Christopher Black

Photo of Bulletin Note recipient Trooper Christopher Black, Nevada Highway Patrol.

Trooper Daniel Slattery

Photo of Bulletin Note recipient Trooper Daniel Slattery, Nevada Highway Patrol.

Female Police Officer

A stock image of a female police officer standing next to a patrol car.

Male

A stock image of a middle-aged male looking into the sunset.

Police In Training

A stock image of police officers in training.

Nevada Highway Patrol Seal

The seal of the Nevada Highway Patrol on a white background.

Business Meeting

Stock image of female and male business professionals in a meeting.

Business Meeting

Stock image of four business professionals meeting at a conference table with one chair empty.

Firearm Training

A stock image of a man at a firearms range target shooting.

Patch Call: LaSalle County, Illinois, Sheriff's Department

A scanned image of the LaSalle County, Illinois, Sheriff's Department's shoulder patch.

Patch Call: Oroville, California, Police Department

A scanned image of the Oroville, California, Police Department's shoulder patch.

Nevada Highway Patrol Logo

The Nevada Highway Patrol seal.

Stuart Cameron

Author photo of Chief Stuart Cameron of the Suffolk County, New York, Police Department.

Suffolk County Military Rescue Vehicle (2)

A photo provided by Chief Cameron of a police military vehicle maneuvering flood waters.

Suffolk County Military Vehicles

A photo provided by Chief Cameron of a two Suffolk County police military vehicles.

Jamming Hoopsfest Participants (2)

A female officer playing basketball with two boys.

Jamming Hoopsfest Participants (3)

Two teenage girls sitting on Oklahoma City police motorcycles with an officer in the background.

Jamming Hoopsfest Participants (1)

Three Jamming Hoopsfest participants.

James D. Hoff Peace Officer Memorial

A photo of the James D. Hoff Peace Officer Memorial located in Reno, Nevada.

Bagpiper

A bagpiper in front of the James D. Hoff Peace Officer Memorial located in Reno, Nevada.

Police Crowd

A crowd of police officers at the James D. Hoff Peace Officer Memorial located in Reno, Nevada.

Cyber Classroom

A stock image of a cyber classroom with a female instructor.

Internet Connected Laptop

A stock image of a female working on a laptop and cell phone with conceptual internet icons surrounding her cell phone.

Militarized Police Officers

A stock image of three police officers in militarized uniforms.

Suffolk County Police Vehicle (3)

A photo of a Suffolk County, New York, Police Department rescue vehicle driving through flooded waters.

Police SWAT

Stock image of a police SWAT team.

Robinson, Texas, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Robinson, Texas, Police Department.

University of Connecticut Police Department

The shoulder patch of the University of Connecticut Police Department.

Robinson, Texas, Police Department (2)

Image of the Robinson, Texas, Police Department shoulder patch.

Chief Acevedo's Twitter Feed

An image of the Twitter feed from Chief Art Acevedo of the Houston, Texas, Police Department's during Hurricane Harvey.

Chief Acevedo Twitter Page

An image of the Twitter page for Chief Art Acevedo of the Houston, Texas, Police Department.

Sheriff Gonzalez's Twitter Feed

An image of the Twitter feed from Sheriff Ed Gonzalez of the Houston, Texas, Sheriff's Department during Hurricane Harvey.

Opioid Overdose Chart

A chart provided by the Deputy Chief Gallagher from the Virginia Beach, Virginia, Police Department containing statistics on opioid overdoses and deaths from 2012 to 2018.

Revive Naloxone Kit

A photo provided by Deputy Chief Gallagher from the Virginia Beach, Virginia, Police Department of a naloxone kit.

Officer Joseph Goss

Photo of Officer Joseph Goss from the Suffolk County, New York, Police Department.

Police Officers Providing Medical Assistance

A stock photo of police officers providing medical assistance.

Christopher Freeze

A photo of Christopher Freeze, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Jackson, Mississippi, office.

Driver

A stock image of a man in the driver's seat sitting in traffic.

Heavy Traffic

A stock image of traffic backed up on a highway.

Police Lights

A stock image of a police car driving at night with the emergency lights on.

Prescription Drugs

A stock image of a prescription bottle of oxycodone.

Hurrican Harvey Waves

A stock photo of waves crashing over a bridge during Hurricane Harvey.

Hurrican Harvey Flooding

A stock image of a house under water from the flooding after Hurricane Harvey.

Patch Call: Manchester-by-the Sea, Massachusetts, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Manchester-by-the Sea, Massachusetts, Police Department.

Patch Call: Minnetrista, Minnesota, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Minnetrista, Minnesota, Police Department.

Hurricane Harvey

Stock photo of a satellite image of Hurricane Harvey.

Deputy Chief Patrick Gallagher

Photo of Deputy Chief Patrick Gallagher of the Virginia Beach, Virginia, Police Department.

Hurricane Harvey Rescue Workers

A photo of rescue workers during Hurricane Harvey.

Prescription Medicine

A stock image of a prescription with loose pills spread on top of the script.

Prescription Drug Container

A stock image of a bottle of prescription pain medicine.

Jailed Youth

A stock image of a youth offender behind jail bars.

Youth With Hands Up

A stock image of a teenager standing in front of a patrol car holding his hands up.

Officer Garrett Driscoll

A photo of Officer Garret Driscoll of the Sugar Land, Texas, Police Department.

Officer Micah Wilks

A photo of Officer Micah Wilks of the Sugar Land, Texas, Police Department.

Officer Michael Candler

A photo of Officer Garret Driscoll of the Sugar Land, Texas, Police Department.

Sugar Land Police Patch

An image of the Sugar Land, Texas, Police Department's police patch.

Police Patch Sugar Land Texas

A digital image of the Sugar Land, Texas, Police Department's patch.

Patch Call: Carthage, New York, Police Department

A digital image of the police patch of the Carthage, New York, Police Department.

Patch Call: Durham, North Carolina, Police Department

A digital image of the police patch of the Durham, North Carolina, Police Department.

Business Man

A stock photo of a business professional looking out of a window.

Group of Business Professionals

A stock photo of a group of business professionals.

Adverse Childhood Experiences

A list of specific circumstances that qualify as Adverse Childhood Experiences.

Patch Call: Durham, North Carolina (lead)

Digital image of the Durham, North Carolina, Police Department patch.

Oneonta Police Patch

The patch of the Oneonta, Alabama, Police Department's patch.

Patrolman Cory Glasscock

Photo of Patrolman Cory Glasscock of the Oneonta, Alabama, Police Department.

Patrolman Matthew Suddeth

Photo of Patrolman Matthew Suddeth of the Oneonta, Alabama, Police Department.

Hugo McPhee

Author photo of Hugo McPhee of the Three Rivers Park District Public Safety Department in Minnesota.

Susan Hilal

Author photo of Professor Susan Hilal, School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice at Metropolitan State University, Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Three Rivers Park District Public Safety Patch

An image of an officer's shoulder displaying the Three Rivers Park District Public Safety Department's patch.

Three Rivers Park Police Officer

A Three Rivers Park police officer providing assistance to a skier.

Three Rivers Park Police Officer 2

A Three Rivers Park police officer providing assistance to a wild bird.

Police Emergency

A stock image of a crime scene with multiple officers from various departments and first responders.

Police and First Responders

A stock image of police and first responders.

Digital Devices

A stock image of a cell phone, tablet, and laptop.

Cell Phone Use

A stock image of someone looking at their cell phone.

Makeshift Memorial

A makeshift memorial in New Zealand near the mosques where a mass shooting occurred.

Patch Call: Providence, Rhode Island, Police Department

A scanned image of the shoulder patch of the Providence, Rhode Island, Police Department.

Patch Call: Wise, Virginia, Police Department

A scanned image of the shoulder patch of the Wise, Virginia, Police Department.

Brittany Murphy

Author photo of Dr. Brittany Murphy, research fellow in the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit-5, Quantico, Virginia.

Chief Greg Hallgrimson

Photo of Chief Greg Hallgrimson, Greenwood, Missouri, Police Department.

Corporal Tom Calhoun

Photo of Corporal Tom Calhoun, Greenwood, Missouri, Police Department.

Officer Taylor Murphy

Photo of Officer Taylor Murphy with the Lincoln, Nebraska, Police Department.

Cynthia Lewis

Photo of author Cynthia Lewis, instructor, FBI Academy, Quantico, Virginia.

Crime Data Explorer Screenshot (3)

An image of three digital devices with the Crime Data Explorer website on the screen.

Crime Data Explorer Screenshot (1)

An image of a tablet with the Crime Data Explorer website on the screen.

Empty Office

Stock image of a unoccupied desk.

Shaking Hands

Stock image of two men engaged in a hand shake.

Group Discussion

A stock image of a group of people talking.

Classroom Instructor

A stock image of a male teacher in front of a classroom of students.

Chess Board

A stock image of a man's hand moving a chess piece ahead of the other pieces.

Man Adjusting Tie

A stock image of a man in business attire adjusting his tie.

Patch Call: Florence, Kansas, Police Patch

A scanned image of the Florence, Kansas, police shoulder patch.

Patch Call: Walton Hills, Ohio, Police Patch

A scanned image of the Walton Hills, Ohio, police shoulder patch.

Group Meeting

A stock image of a group of people having a discussion.

Group Meeting 3

A stock image of a group of people having a discussion.

Dr. Lewis

Dr. Lewis is an instructor at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

Officer Taylor Murphy

Officer Taylor Murphy

Officer Nathanial Schaffer

Image of Sergeant Jason Hopkins, Jamestown, Rhode Island, Police Department.

David White

Author photo of David White.

Joseph Schafer

Author photo of Dr. Joseph Schafer.

Police-Citizen Relations

Table 1of the Analyzing the State of U.S. Policing article.

Police-Citizen Relations Table (1)

Table 1 contains a summary of questions asked regarding police-citizen relations.

Officer Productivity Table (2)

Table 2 shows results of questions asked regarding officer productivity.

Trends in Public Protests and Law Enforcement Recruiting Table (3)

Table 3 shows results of questions asked regarding agencies experiences with public protests and recruiting.

Officer Murphy (A)

Photo of Officer Taylor Murphy of the Lincoln, Nebraska, Police Department.

Michael Kyle

Author photo of Michael Kyle.

Daniel Blumberg

Author photo of Dr. Daniel Blumberg.

George Bonanno

Author photo of Dr. George Bonanno.

Konstantinos Papazoglou

Author photo of Dr. Konstantinos Papazoglou.

Tracie Keesee

Author photo of Dr. Tracie Keesee.

Female Working on Computer

A stock image of a female working on a computer.

Officer Typing on Laptop

A stock image of a male officer working on a laptop.

Echoes of Columbine Lead Image

A cropped image of the Echoes of Columbine documentary cover.

Echoes of Columbine Poster

An image of the Echoes of Columbine poster.

School Shooter

A stock photo of a youth male standing in front of a school holding a gun in his hand.

Police Officer in a Crowd

A stock image of the back of a police officer standing in front of a crowd.

Police Vest and Handcuffs

A stock image of a police vest with a set of handcuffs laying on top.

Females Talking

Stock image of two females having a discussion.

Group Discussion

Stock image of a group of people having a discussion.

Patch Call: Flagler Beach, Florida, Police Patch

The police shoulder patch of the Flagler Beach, Florida, Police Department.

Patch Call: Upper Southampton Township, Pennsylvania, Police Patch

The police shoulder patch of the Upper Southampton Township, Pennsylvania, Police Department.

Patch Call: Upper Southampton Township, Pennsylvani, Police Patch (A)

An image of the Upper Southampton Township, Pennsylvania, Police Department's shoulder patch.

Female Typing on Laptop

A stock image of female hands typing on a laptop.

Commander Robert Davidson

Author Commander Robert Davidson with the Ventura County, California, Sheriff's Office.

Sergeant Stephen Lyons

Sergeant Stephen Lyons with the Trenton, Michigan, Police Department.

Clippers and Cops (1)

A photo of a group of citizens and officers posing in a barbershop with a Clippers and Cops sign.

Clippers and Cops (2)

A photo of a group of citizens and officers posing outside of a barbershop with a Clippers and Cops sign.

Clippers and Cops (3)

A photo of a Clippers and Cops meeting taking place in a barbershop.

Clippers and Cops (4)

Four uniformed police officers attending a Clippers and Cops meeting.

Facial Recognition Graphic

Stock image of a graphic indicating facial recognition technology.

Laptop

Stock image of hands typing on a laptop.

Police Stop

A stock image of a police officer approaching a vehicle he has pulled over.

Business Man

A stock image of a business man sitting outside of his workplace with his hands on his forehead.

Female Business Woman

A stock image of a female business woman thinking while looking out a window.

Patch Call: Joshua, Texas, Police Patch

The shoulder patch of the Joshua, Texas, Police Department.

Patch Call: Lompoc, California, Police Patch

The shoulder patch of the Lompoc, California, Police Department.

Clippers and Cops Logo

The logo for the community outreach program Clippers and Cops.

Sergeant Stephen Lyons - Lead Image

Sergeant Stephen Lyons with the Trenton, Michigan, Police Department.

Sergeant Ken Hamilton

A photo of Sergeant Ken Hamilton of the St. Mary's University Police Department, San Antonio, Texas.

7|7 Monument Fallen Officer Memorial

An image of the 7|7 Monument memorializing the loss of five law enforcement officers in Dallas, Texas.

7|7 Monument Fallen Officer Memorial (1)

An close up image of the faces of five law enforcement officer memorialized on the 7|7 Monument, Dallas, Texas.

7|7 Monument Fallen Officer Memorial (2)

A wreath with a badge in the center located on the stairs of the 7|7 Monument, Dallas, Texas.

Man In The Darkness

A stock image of a man standing in the dark with his head down.

Crime Scene

Stock photo of a crime scene with multiple police vehicles.

Empty Chair

Stock image of an empty office chair.

Serious-Depressed Man

A stock image of a man who appears depressed.

Police Badge

Stock image of a silver police badge.

Police Department

Stock image of a police department.

Empty Office (2)

A stock image of an empty office.

Police Department Sign

Stock image of a police department sign.

Patch Call: Smithville, Missouri, Police Department

The police patch of the Smithville, Missouri, Police Department.

Patch Call: Ohio State University Police

The police patch of the Ohio State University Police Department, San Antonio, Texas.

Patch Call: Smithville, Missouri, Police Department (2)

The shoulder patch of the Smithville, Missouri, Police Department.

K9 Officer Daniel Sperano

K9 Officer Daniel Sperano of the Smyrna, Georgia, Police Department.

K9 Officer Daniel Sperano

K9 Officer Daniel Sperano of the Smyrna, Georgia, Police Department.

Nate Huber

Author photo of Nate Huber, supervisory intelligence analyst and instructor at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

Intelligence Gathering Concept

A stock image of hands typing on a laptop.

Executive Meeting

A stock image of a group of executives meeting.

Use-of-Force Logo

The National Use-of-Force Data Collection logo.

Female Business Professionals

A stock image of two female business professionals conversing.

Male Business Professionals

A stock image of two business men walking while have a conversation.

Female in a Conversation

A stock image of a female business professional in a serious conversation.

Open Discussion

A stock photo of a group of adults having a discussion.

Lieutenant Brian Ellis

Lieutenant Brian Ellis of the Sacramento, California, Police Department.

Police Lights

A stock image of two police vehicles with lights on.

Police Lights 2

Stock image of police car lights.

Patch Call: Gasconade County, Missouri, Sheriff's Department

The shoulder patch of the Gasconade County, Missouri, Sheriff's Department.

Patch Call: Moraine Valley Community College Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Moraine Valley Community College Police Department.

Moraine Valley Community College Police Department (3)

The shoulder patch of the Moraine Valley Community College Police Department.

Deputy Mark Runkle

Deputy Mark Runkle of the York County, Pennsylvania, Sheriff's Office.

Bret Hood

Bret Hood, retired FBI supervisory special agent and director of a leadership, ethics, and financial crimes instruction firm.

Lawrence Hoffman

Lawrence Hoffman, assistant professor and director of the Forensic Accounting Program at Mount Saint Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Justin Badger

Justin Badger, supervisory special agent in the FBI's Stockton, California, resident agency.

Interview Room

Stock image of an interview room.

Leadership Concept

A conceptual stock image representing a leader supporting his employees.

Police Interview

A stock image of a police interviewing a young male.

Business Leader

Stock image of a male business leader.

Female Business Leader

A stock image of a female business leader in thought.

Female Officer

A stock image of a female officer in her patrol car.

Sunset

A stock image of male looking out towards the water.

Domestic Violence Awareness Mural

An image of a domestic violence awareness mural created by local teens and officers from the Rapid City, South Dakota, Police Department.

Local Teens and Mural Project

A photo of Rapid City community members involved in the domestic violence awareness mural project.

Police Officer with Spray Can

A Rapid City police officer participating in the creation of a domestic violence awareness mural.

Spray Can

An up close photo of someone spraying paint on the domestic violence awareness mural in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Domestic Violence Mural and Patrol Car

A photo of a domestic violence awareness mural created by local community members and the Rapid City police department.

Patch Call: Town of New Windsor, New York, Police Department

The police patch for the Town of New Windsor, New York, Police Department.

Patch Call: Powell, Wyoming, Police Department

The police patch for the Powell, Wyoming, Police Department.

Hudson, New Hampshire, Police Officers

A photo of the four Hudson, New Hampshire, police officers featured in the Bulletin Notes department.

Officer Alec Golner

Officer Alec Golner of the Hudson, New Hampshire, Police Department.

Officer Colby Morton

Officer Colby Morton of the Hudson, New Hampshire, Police Department.

Officer Daniel Donahue

Officer Daniel Donahue of the Hudson, New Hampshire, Police Department.

Officer Robert McNally

Officer Robert McNally of the Hudson, New Hampshire, Police Department.

Cryptic Drawing

Cryptic drawings confiscated from a Florida inmate were identified by the FBI TAG program as Thelemic protection amulets. Provided by the Florida Department of Corrections)

Tattoos - Figure 1a-1b

Images of tattoos suggestive of signs related to sex trafficking. The images were analyzed by FBI's TAG program which helped identify the victim.

Tattoos - Figure 2a-2b

Tattoos on a deceased male were analyzed by FBI TAG Program which helped identify the male and bring closure for his family.

Graffiti - Figure 3

Images of graffiti on several different freight trains was analyzed by TAG to assist law enforcement in finding the perpetrator.

Symbolic Images

Various symbolic images that have specific meaning and gang affiliations.

Matt Dolan

Mr. Dolan, a licensed attorney, is the director of a private training and consulting group in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Richard Johnson

Dr. Johnson, a former law enforcement officer, is a researcher with a private training and consulting group in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Review of Paperwork

A stock image of someone reviewing paperwork.

Arbitration Form

A stock image of an arbitration form.

Police Uniform

A stock image of a police officer in uniform.

LEB Homepage Screen

A stock image of a laptop with the LEB homepage on the screen.

Employee Meeting

A stock image of employees meeting with business manager.

Delegation Concept

A conceptual stock image using wooden pegs and arrows to depict delegation.

Manager and Employees

Stock image of a business manager looking at paperwork with two younger employees.

Tattoo Images - Figure 1 (new)

Tattoo images on possible sex trafficking victim submitted to TAG for evaluation.

Tattoo Images - Figure 2 (new)

Images of tattoos on a deceased male submitted to TAG for assistance in identification.

Patch Call: Cornwall Borough, Pennsylvania, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Cornwall Borough, Pennsylvania, Police Department.

Patch Call: Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, Sheriff’s Office

The shoulder patch of the Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, Sheriff’s Office.

Officer Jason Trzewieczynski

Officer Jason Trzewieczynski of the Fremont, California, Police Department.

Christina Cobb

Author photo of Christina Cobb.

Contemplation of Justice Statue

A stock image of the Contemplation of Justice statue located in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building.

Guardian Statue

A stock image of the Guardian statue located in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building.

U.S. Supreme Court Building

A stock image of the U.S. Supreme Court Building.

Entrance of the U.S. Supreme Court Building

A stock image of the entrance of the U.S. Supreme Court Building.

Gavel

A stock image of a gavel and the scales of justice in the background.

U.S. Supreme Court Building (night)

A stock image of the U.S. Supreme Court Building at night.

Eric Murray

Lieutenant Eric Murray of the Connecticut State Police.

Elderly Man

A stock image of an elderly man talking on his cell phone.

Fraud Talks Class

A photo of an Fraud Talks or Your Money Could Walk meeting with the Abington, Massachusetts, Police Department.

Fraud Talks Class (2)

Officers from the Abington, Massachusetts, Police Department, conducting a Fraud Talks or Your Money Could Walk class for local seniors.

Elderly Man (2)

A stock image of an elderly man on his phone and laptop.

City Sunset

A male looking down on a city at sunset.

Elderly Female

A stock image of an elderly woman on her cell phone.

Service Cap

A stock image of a police chief service cap.

Crime Scene

A stock image of police crime scene tape and police lights.

Male Police Officer

A stock image of a male police officer.

Officer Trzewieczynski

Officer Jason Trzewieczynski of the Fremont, California, Police Department.

Patch Call: Albuquerque, New Mexico, Public Schools Police Department

The patch of the Albuquerque, New Mexico, Public Schools Police Department.

Patch Call: Tasmania, Australia, Police

The patch of the Tasmania, Australia, Police.

Sergeant Scott Brooks

Sergeant Scott Brooks of the Montgomery County, Maryland, Department of Police.

Sergeant Scott Brooks (2)

Sergeant Scott Brooks of the Montgomery County, Maryland, Department of Police.

Columbus, Ohio, PD Social Media Tweet

Columbus, Ohio, Police Department tweet announcing a 4-day operation to crack down on criminal activity and code violations.

Richmond, Virginia, PD Social Media Tweet

Richmond, Virginia, Police Department tweet picturing a Lieutenant preparing for a community walk.

St. Louis, Missouri, PD Social Media Tweet

St. Louis, Missouri, Police Department tweet regarding the capture of two carjack suspects and the recovery of the vehicle and several dangerous weapons.

Andrew DeMuth

Andrew DeMuth, retired detective from the Freehold, Borough, New Jersey, Police Department.

Sergeant Colleen Bristow

Sergeant Colleen Bristow serves with the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Bureau of Police.

Norman Conti

Dr. Norman Conti is a professor of sociology at Duquesne University.

Sergeant Tim Novosel

Sergeant Tim Novosel serves with the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Bureau of Police.

Think Tank Group

A photo provided by the author of Duquesne University Think Tank participants.

Prison Fence

A stock image of prison wall fencing with barb wire.

Classroom

Stock image of a classroom setting.

Man Working

Stock image of a man writing notes and working on a laptop.

Police Arrest

Stock photo of a male being arrested.

Social Media Icons

A stock image of a screen with social media icons.

Two Business Men

A stock image of two business men shaking hands.

Business Meeting

A stock image of a business meeting with management.

Computer Room

A stock image of a computer classroom.

Prison

Stock image of a prison.

Patch Call: Rossville, Tennessee, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Rossville, Tennessee, Police Department.

Patch Call: United States Park Police

The shoulder patch of the United States Park Police.

Officer Joshua Robertson

Officer Joshua Robertson of the Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Police Department.

Officer Joshua Robertson - Hompage

Officer Joshua Robertson of the Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Police Department.

Impact of Emotions Illustration

An illustration showing the impact of emotions on the number of Facebook shares.

Mobile County Law Enforcement Memorial 1

The Mobile County, Alabama, law enforcement memorial.

Mobile County Law Enforcement Memorial 2

The Mobile County, Alabama, law enforcement memorial.

Rodney Rego

Captain Rodney Rego of the Elkton Grove, California, Police Department.

Cell Phone Social Media Icons

A stock photo of a cellphone and social media icons.

Social Media Reactions

A stock photo of Facebook reaction icons.

Cell Phone 1

A stock image of a cell phone and social media apps.

Officers in the Community

A stock image of two police officers walking in their community.

Officer and Young Child

A stock image of a female officer sitting and talking with a young girl.

Police and Protestors

A stock image of a police vehicle at a protest.

Leadership Concept

A conceptual stock image of a leader supporting his employees.

Reflection Concept

A conceptual stock image of a business man reflecting on the past.

Officer Joshua Robertson (rev)

Officer Joshua Robertson of the Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Police Department.

Social Media Homescreen

A stock image of a cell phone with social media apps.

Patch Call: Fayette County Marshal's Office

The shoulder patch of the Fayette County, Georgia, Marshal's Office.

Patch Call: Prince William County, Virginia, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Prince William County, Virginia, Police Department.

Fayette County, Georgia, Marshal's Office (homepage)

The shoulder patch of the Fayette County, Georgia, Marshal's Office.

Female Working on a Computer

A stock image of a female working on a computer.

Laptop Keyboard and Notebook

A stock image of a laptop keyboard and pen and paper.

Officer Bryan Straw

Officer Bryan Straw of the La Vista, Nebraska, Police Department.

Officer Mike Jarvis

Officer Mike Jarvis of the La Vista, Nebraska, Police Department.

Officer Karl Meister

Officer Karl Meister of the La Vista, Nebraska, Police Department.

Officer Lucas Tiberi

Officer Lucas Tiberi of the La Vista, Nebraska, Police Department.

Officer Brad Wood

Officer Brad Wood of the La Vista, Nebraska, Police Department.

POLICE OFFICER badge

POLICE OFFICER badge

La Vista, Nebraska, Police Department Badge

The badge of the La Vista, Nebraska, Police Department.

Crime Scene

A stock image of a crime scene with evidence markers on the ground.

Metal Detection Team

Members of the Orange County, California, Sheriff's Department's Metal Detection Team.

Police Compassion Fatigue

A stock image of a male with police lights in the background.

Crime Scene

A stock image of crime scene tape and investigators in the background.

Reserve Sergeant Sam Chan

A photo of Reserve Sergeant Sam Chan of the Orange County, California, Sheriff's Department.

Business Executive in Meeting

A stock image of a business executive speaking to an employee.

Dr. Steven Marans

Dr. Steven Marans, director of the Childhood Violent Trauma Center at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut.

Two Male Business Men

A stock image of two male businessmen walking.

Female Executive

A stock image of two females business women speaking.

Patch Call: New Glarus, Wisconsin, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the New Glarus, Wisconsin, Police Department.

Patch Call: Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, Police Department.

Upper Saddle River, New Jersey Police Patch(2)

The shoulder patch of the Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, Police Department. (lead image)

Trooper Ruben Correa

Trooper Ruben Correa of the Utah Highway Patrol.

Daniel Flannery

Dr. Daniel Flannery, director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.

Tom Dover

Dr. Tom Dover, crime analyst with the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit-5.

Rachel Lovell

Dr. Rachel Lovell, research assistant professor with the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.

Timothy Keel

Timothy Keel, certified behavioral analyst (profiler), major case specialist with the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit-4.

Angela Williamson

Dr. Angela Williamson, supervisor of National Initiatives with the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance.

Michelle Ridlehoover

Michelle Ridlehoover is an inspector with the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia.

Union City Police Memorial Park

An image of the Union City Police Memorial Park in Union City, New Jersey.

Union City Concrete Monument

An image of a concrete monument topped with an eternal flame and etched with the with the names of fallen officers in Union City.

Union City Police Memorial Park(2)

A night photo of the Union City, New Jersey, police memorial park.

Sexual Assault Kit

An image of a sexual assault kit courtesy of the Bureau of Justice Assistance Sexual Assault Kit Initiative.

Sexual Assault Kit (2)

An image of a sexual assault kit courtesy of Montana Department of Justice.

Sexual Assault Kits

An image of sexual assault kits provided by The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio.

DNA Image

An image containing the word DNA provided by The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio.

Police Report

An image highlighting the word "Rape" in a police report. Photo provided by The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio.

Police Lights

A stock image of police lights at night.

Police Scene

A stock image of a police scene.

Police Officer with Weapon

A stock image of a police officer with his hand on his service weapon.

Work Conversation

A stock image of two business men talking.

Work Conversation (2)

A stock image of a female supervisor talking with a younger employee.

Bullet Casings

A stock image of bullet casing and crime scene tape.

Patch Call: Ontario, Canada, Provincial Police

The shoulder patch of the Ontario, Canada, Provincial Police.

Patch Call: Emporia, Kansas, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Emporia, Kansas, Police Department.

Patch Call: Ontario, Canada, Provincial Police Lead Image

The shoulder patch of the Ontario, Canada, Provincial Police.

Margaret Henderson

Margaret Henderson is a lecturer in the School of Government at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Keven Hendricks

Detective Hendricks is a certified cybercrime examiner and cybercrime investigator with the New Brunswick, New Jersey, Police Department.

Rick Hoffman

Rick Hoffman is a retired detective from the Raleigh, North Carolina, Police Department.

Sergeant Joseph Bumbaugh

Sergeant Bumbaugh serves with the Winona Lake, Indiana, Police Department.

Trooper Jacob Bill

Trooper Jacob Bill serves with the Indiana State Police.

Officer Dave Swain

Officer Swain serves with the Winona Lake, Indiana, Police Department.

VoIP Graphic 2

A visual representation of a malicious call.

VoIP Graphic 1

A visual representation of standard calling connections.

Taunton Video Game Event - 1

A photo of Taunton, Massachusetts, police officers and kids participating in a gaming event.

Taunton Video Game Event - 2

A photo of police officers from Taunton, Massachusetts, Police Department playing video games with local youth.

Taunton Video Game Event - 3

A photo of a Taunton police officer with a local youth at a video gaming event.

Phone Scam Image

An image of a cell phone screen with an IRS scam number appearing as an incoming call.

Cell Phone Scam

An image of a cell phone screen with an incoming call from Washington, D.C.

Unknown Caller

A stock image of a cell phone screen receiving a call from an unknown caller.

Human Trafficking 1

A stock image of a teen girl sitting against a wall with her head down.

Bulletin Notes Lead Image for June 2020

An image containing badges of the Indiana State Police and the Winona Lake, Indiana, Police Department.

Human Trafficking 2

A stock image of a young, distraught female.

Troubled Employee Talking With Coworker

A stock image of a upset male talking to a coworker.

Troubled Employee

A stock image of an upset businessman sitting at his desk.

Human Trafficking 3

A stock image of a depressed, distraught teen girl.

Taunton Video Game Event 4

A photo of a Taunton police officer and a local youth at a video game event.

Patch Call: Ambridge, Pennsylvania, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Ambridge, Pennsylvania, Police Department.

Patch Call: Santa Barbara, California, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Santa Barbara, California, Police Department.

Patch Call: Santa Barbara, California, Police Department-Lead Image

The shoulder patch of the Santa Barbara, California, Police Department.

In Silico Figure 1

An in silico implementation of the routine activities theory (RAT) in one community

In Silico Figure 2

An in silico implementation of the routine actions theory (RAT) in two different virtual communities.

In Silico Sidebar 1 - Integrated Synthetic Offender Model

The integrated synthetic offender (ISO) model displays geospatial sites associated with a simulated serial offender.

Agent-Based Model 1

Illustration of a simple agent-based model.

Agent-Based Model 2

Illustration of a more complex agent-based model.

System Dynamics Model 1

Loop diagram of a system dynamics model.

System Dynamics Model 2

Diagram of a system dynamics model.

Social Network Analysis Model

Diagram of a social network analysis model containing a series of nodes connected by lines.

Officer Jarred Houston

Officer Jarred Houston of the Elk Grove, California, Police Department.

N-DEx Award Recipients

A photo of the N-DEx award recipients for the success story of the year.

N-DEx Logo

The logo for the FBI's National Data Exchange Program.

Police Investigators

A stock image of police investigators working on a case.

Car Headlights

A stock image of a car with headlights on at night.

Police SWAT

A stock image of a police SWAT team.

Police Investigative Team

A stock image of a group of police investigators.

Police SWAT Vest

A stock image of a police SWAT vest.

Patch Call: Hamilton, Ohio, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Hamilton, Ohio, Police Department.

Patch Call: Jefferson County, Missouri, Sheriff's Department

The shoulder patch of the Jefferson County, Missouri, Sheriff's Department.

Motorcycle Police Officer

A stock image of a police officer wearing a police motorcycle helmet.

Police Jacket

A stock image of the back of a police jacket.

Patch Call: Jefferson County, Missouri, Lead Image

The shoulder patch of the Jefferson County, Missouri, Sheriff's Department.

K9 Deputy Robert Ricks

K9 Deputy Robert Ricks of the Orange County, Florida, Sheriff's Office.

Deputy Marco Ruiz

Deputy Deputy Marco Ruiz of the Orange County, Florida, Sheriff's Office.

Typing Hands

A stock image of hands typing on a laptop.

Computer Screen

A stock image of a man looking at a computer screen in a dark room.

Child Offender Photo

A photo of a young girl in front of a computer screen containing an image of a man.

Gavel

A stock image of a gavel.

U.S. Supreme Court Building

A stock image of the U.S. Supreme Court building.

Patch Call: Manalapan Township, New Jersey, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Manalapan Township, New Jersey, Police Department.

Patch Call: Northfield, Minnesota, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Northfield, Minnesota, Police Department.

Police and Community (1)

A stock image of a police officer speaking with a group of kids.

Police and Community (2)

A stock image of a police officers talking with community members.

Jason Cherry

Supervisory Special Agent Jason Cherry, legal instructor at the FBI Academy.

Matthew Rebuck

Supervisory Special Agent Matthew Rebuck is an instructor in the Leadership Programs and Instruction Unit at the FBI Academy.

Orange County Sheriff's Office, FL

An image of the Orange County Sheriff's Office badge.

Paul Bertrand

Supervisory Special Agent Paul Bertrand is an instructor at the FBI Academy.

Officers and Community

A stock image of several police officers marching with people from their community.

Police Officers

A stock image of two police officers. One is standing and one is kneeling.

Police Officer and American Flag

A stock image of a police officer with an American flag in the background.

Police Officers in Public Setting

A stock image of two police officers in the community.

Orange County, Florida, Lead Image 2

Badge of the Orange County, Florida, Sheriff's Office.

Pedal Power Program

An image of a Charlottesville, Virginia, police officer with children from the community participating in the Pedal Power Community Outreach Program.

Pedal Power Logo

The logo of the Pedal Power community outreach program created by the Charlottesville Police Foundation.

Special Agent John Garcia

Special Agent John Garcia of the FBI's Phoenix Office.

Special Agent John Garcia (2)

Special Agent John Garcia of the FBI's Phoenix Office.

Worried Young Lady

A stock image of a young lady on her cell phone looking worried.

Worried Father

A stock image of a young man and an older man looking at him worriedly.

Police Work

A stock image of a male and female police officer working.

Sunset

A stock image of a middle-aged man looking into the sunset.

Pedal Power Logo (Lead)

A logo for the Pedal Power outreach program in Charlottesville, Virginia.

FBI Seal With Blue Background

The FBI seal on a blue background.

Image of a Man Thinking

A stock image of a middle-aged man thinking.

Patch Call: Sussex, England, Police

The shoulder patch of the Sussex, England, Police Force.

Patch Call: Mars, Pennsylvania, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Mars, Pennsylvania, Police Department.

Officer Tom Cercek

Officer Tom Cercek of the Walton Hills, Ohio, Police Department.

Officer Jim Ritter

Officer Jim Ritter serves with the Seattle, Washington, Police Department.

John Del Vecchio

Retired lieutenant from the Los Angeles, California, Police De

Depressed Young Boy

A stock image of a depressed and sad young boy.

Depressed Young Girl

A stock image of a depressed and say young girl.

Military Police Meeting

An image provided by the author of a meeting with military police.

Mission Command Photo

A stock image of a police command meeting.

Two Men Talking (Lead)

A stock image of two men talking.

Two Men Talking (1)

A stock image of two men talking.

Man and Sunrise

A stock image of a man looking at the sunrise.

Therapy Session

A stock image of a man in a therapy session.

Megan Williams

Major Williams is a military police officer in the U.S. Army and a graduate of the FBI National Academy Session 277.

Chris Stasio

Major Stasio is an operations bureau major for the Pembroke Pines, Florida, Police Department and a graduate of the FBI National Academy Session 277.

Patch Call: Claremore, Oklahoma

The shoulder patch of the Claremore, Oklahoma, Police Department.

Patch Call: National Park Service

The shoulder patch of the National Park Service.

Gabriel Galvez

Gabriel Galvez is a commander with the Dallas County, Texas Community College District Police Department.

College Police Vehicle

Dallas County, Texas, Community College District Police vehicles.

Safe Place Logo

The logo of Seattle Police Department's Safe Place initiative.

South Carolina Natural Resources Badge

The badge of the South Carolina Natural Resources Department.

Lance Corporal Thomas Buckhannon

Lance Corporal Thomas Buckhannon of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

Lance Corporal Dale Tanner

Lance Corporal Dale Tanner of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

Safe Place Initiative Door Decal

An image of a police officer applying a Safe Place decal on to a storefront window.

Seattle Parade

An image of officers and the community holding a Safe Place initiative banner in a parade.

Safe Place Door Decal (2)

An image of an SPD officer applying a door decal.

Safe Place Logo (revised)

The logo of the Seattle Police Department's Safe Place program.

Seattle Police Department Vehicle

An image of a Seattle Police Department's police vehicle with the Safe Place logo.

Global Image

A stock image representing a global pandemic.

Woman Thinking

A stock image of a woman thinking.

Officers Talking to Young Adult

A stock image of two officers talking to a young adult male at a festival.

Police Officer and Young Boy

A stock image of a police officer on a bike talking to a young boy in the park.

Dallas County Community College District Police Department

An image of the Dallas County, Texas, Community College District Police Department.

FBI Academy

A photo of the FBI Academy, Quantico, Virginia.

Patch Call: Mount Morris, New York, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Mount Morris, New York, Police Department.

Patch Call: Borough of Shrewsbury, New Jersey, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Borough of Shrewsbury, New Jersey, Police Department.

Patch Call: Shrewsbury, New Jersey, Police Department (LEAD)

The shoulder patch of the Shrewsbury, New Jersey, Police Department.

Edward Yeung

Edward Yeung is a retired FBI supervisory special agent and a leadership instructor at the FBI National Academy.

Jonathan Aronie

Jonathan Aronie is a partner at Sheppard Mullin L.L.P. and chair of the ABLE Project Board of Advisors.

Ed Kressy

Image of Ed Kressy with FBI Director Christopher Wray.

U.S. Supreme Court Building (lead)

A stock image of the U.S. Supreme Court Building.

Dr. Marvin Whitfield

Dr. Marvin Whitfield, former police commander and consultant.

U.S. Supreme Court Building (title)

A stock image of the U.S. Supreme Court Building.

Female Working from Home

A stock image of a female working from home.

Art Meister

Retired FBI supervisory special agent Art Meister.

Police Graduate

A stock image of a police officer taking an oath.

Police Graduation

A stock image of a police graduation.

Working Group

A stock image of employees working together.

Police Badge

A stock image of a police badge.

Female and Cellphone

A stock image of a female talking on a cellphone.

Ed Kressy

A photo of Ed Kressy and Captain Renee Pagano.

New Orleans Police Department Epic Training

A photo of two New Orleans police officers attending EPIC training.

Police Officer with Police Vehicle

A stock image of a police officer beside a police vehicle.

Police Badge (2)

A stock image of a police badge.

Business Working Group (2)

A stock image of a group of business professionals working together.

Patch Call: Department of the Army Police

The shoulder patch of the Department of the Army Police.

Patch Call: North Syracuse, New York, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the North Syracuse Police Department.

Digital Forensics Capability Study

A graphic of the Digital Forensics Capability Study.

Assistant Police Chief Sean Patterson

Assistant Police Chief Sean Patterson of the University of Tennessee Police Department.

Three Shields Boxing Academy (2)

A photo of three officers in front of the Three Shields Boxing Academy building and logo.

Three Shields Boxing Academy (1)

A photo of the Three Shields Boxing Academy gym.

Three Shields Boxing Academy Logo

The logo of the Three Shields Boxing Academy logo.

Stressed Male

A stock photo of a male dealing with stress.

Serious Business Woman

A stock image of a serious business woman thinking.

Digital Forensics

A stock image of a visual representation of digital forensics.

Digital Forensics Kit

A photo of a digital forensics kit.

Digital Forensic Work

A stock image of digital forensic examination of an electronic being conducted.

Public Police Officer

A stock image of a police officer in a public setting.

Police and Community

A stock photo of police officers talking with community members.

Electronic Devices

A stock image of a variety of electronic devices such as a cellphone, tablet, and laptop.

Police Vehicle

A stock image of a police vehicle in front of a crosswalk with people.

Patch Call: Glen Cove, New York, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Glen Cove, New York, Police Department.

Patch Call: Omaha, Nebraska, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Omaha, Nebraska, Police Department.

Assistant Chief Sean Patterson (lead)

Assistant Chief Sean Patterson of the University of Tennessee Police Department. (lead image)

Police Officers in the Community

Police officers working within the community.

Patch Call: Bryan County, Oklahoma, Sheriff's Office

The shoulder patch of the Bryan County, Oklahoma, Sheriff's Office.

Officer Erika Urrea

Bulletin Notes nominee Officer Erika Urrea of the Lodi Police Department, Lodi, California.

Patch Call: Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey, Police Department.

Patch Call: Quoque Village, New York, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Quoque Village, New York, Police Department.

Damage Police Vehicle

A stock image of a wrecked police vehicle.

Police Vehicle in Motion

A stock image of a police vehicle in motion.

Deputy Chief James Dourvetakis

Deputy Chief James Dourvetakis of the Plantation, Florida, Police Department.

Digital Devices and Social Media

A stock image of a laptop and a cell phone displaying social media apps.

Digital Devices

A stock image of a male looking at a cell phone and laptop.

Study Notes

A stock image of a laptop, textbooks, and a notepad.

Female Taking Notes

A stock image of a female working on the computer and taking notes.

Social Media 2

A stock photo of social media icons.

Family

A stock image of a family.

Mom on Computer

A stock image of a Mom looking at her laptop.

Holding Hands

A stock image of a couple holding hands.

Dr. Konstantinos Papazoglou

Dr. Konstantinos Papazoglou is a postdoctoral scholar at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Conneticut.

Dr. Michael Schlosser

Dr. Michael Schlosser is director of Police Training Institute at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Officer Ahmad Marion

Officer Ahmad Marion serves with the University of Tennessee Police Department.

Corporal Brad Duerr

Corporal Brad Duerr serves with the University of Tennessee Police Department.

Corporal Billy Pike

Corporal Billy Pike serves with the University of Tennessee Police Department.

Lieutenant Kurt Kitzman

Lieutenant Kitzman serves with the Shawano County, Wisconsin, Sheriff’s Office.

Active Shooter - 1

Image provided by author of active shooter training.

Active Shooter - 2

Image provided by author of active shooter training.

Active Shooter - 3

Image provided by author of active shooter training.

Active Shooter - 4

Image provided by author of active shooter training.

Patch Call: Glenco, Illinois, DPS

The shoulder patch of the Glenco, Illinois, Department of Public Safety.

Patch Call: Morgan Hill, California, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Morgan Hill, California, Police Department.

University of Tennessee Police Department Logo

The logo of the University Tennessee Police Department.

Police Training

A stock image of police training.

Business Woman in Virtual Meeting

A stock image of a business woman in a virtual meeting.

Police Uniform

A stock image of a police officer in public.

Business Man Working

A stock image of a business man working.

Leadership Concept

A stock image of a compass drawing representing a leadership concept.

Leadership Concept (3)

A stock image of leadership concept.

Leadership Concept (2)

A stock image of leadership concept.

Leadership Concept (4)

A stock image of a leadership concept.

Business Woman Working (2)

A stock image of a business woman working.

Officer and Upset Female

A stock image of a police officer talking to an upset young female.

Morgan Hill, California, Police Department (Lead Image)

Shoulder patch of the Morgan Hill, California, Police Department.

Body Relation Graphic

A graphic provided by the author that displays the percentages of preplanned body disposal and not preplanned body disposal.

Lieutenant Dustin Walker

Lieutenant Dustin Walker of the Manassas Park, Virginia, Police Department.

Nonmonetary Motivation and Retention Model

A pyramid graphic provided by the author representing the different needs of motivation and retention levels to include employee empowerment, fair recognition programs, sound recruiting and advancement practices, and positive organizational culture.

Crime Scene (lead)

A stock image of a pair of glasses in a wooded area.

Neighborhood Crime Scene

A stock image of a crime scene within a neighborhood.

Lieutenant Jeffrey Miller

Lieutenant Jeffrey Miller serves with the Gresham, Oregon, Police Department.

Officer and Small Child

A stock image of a female officer talking to a young girl.

Officer Assisting Shopper

A stock image of an officer assisting an older man with his shopping cart.

Officer Assisting With Food Distribution

A stock image of a police officer assisting at a food distribution site.

Police Officers

A stock image of two police officers.

Female Police Officer

A stock image of a female police officer.

Lieutenant Joseph Traylor

Lieutenant Joseph Traylor serves with the Saline County, Arkansas, Sheriff's Office.

Older Business Man

A stock image of an older business man working with two younger employees.

Older Business Woman

A stock image of an older business woman working with a younger employee.

Laptop and Books

A stock image of a laptop with books behind it.

Older Business Woman (2)

A stock image of an older business woman.

Patch Call: James City County, Virginia, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the James City County, Virginia, Police Department.

Patch Call: Southern Pines, North Caroline, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Southern Pines, North Carolina, Police Department.

Two Businessmen Talking

A stock image of two business men talking.

Office Setting

A stock image of two co-workers in an office setting.

Corporal Kyle Botica

Corporal Kyle Botica serves with the University of Tennessee Police Department in Knoxville.

Steven Chraca

Officer Steven Chraca serves with the Rolling Meadows, Illinois, Police Department.

Tom Connelly

Tom Connelly is a retired captain and SWAT commander from the Los Altos, California, Police Department.

Patch Call: Camillus, New York, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Camillus, New York, Police Department.

Patch Call: Stratford, Connecticut, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Stratford, Connecticut, Police Department.

Caught Doing Something Right (1)

An image of a young boy holding a t-shirt from the Caught Doing Something Right police youth program.

Corporal Kyle Botica (lead)

Corporal Kyle Botica of the University of Tennessee Police Department.

COS - Caught Doing Something Right (2)

An image of a Torrington officer with a teenager holding a t-shirt from the Caught Doing Something Right youth program.

COS - Caught Doing Something Right (3)

An image of two Torrington officers with a group of young children.

COS - Caught Doing Something Right (4)

An image of a Torrington officer with two young girls holding t-shirts from the Caught Doing Something Right youth program.

Police Uniform With Taser Gun

A stock image of a police officer with a taser gun on his equipment belt.

Police Uniform With Taser Gun (2)

A stock image of a police officer with a taser gun on his vest.

SWAT Vehicle

A stock image of a SWAT vehicle.

SWAT Team

A stock image of a police SWAT team.

SWAT Member

A stock image of a SWAT team member.

Police Taser - 3

A stock image of a police officer with a taser gun attached to his vest.

SWAT Vehicle (2)

A stock image of a police SWAT vehicle.

Success Concept

A stock image of a compass with the word "success" highlighted.

Business Man

A stock image of an older business man.

Bomber's Motivation Diagram

A diagram provided by the author.

Officer Joshua Delisle

Officer Joshua Delisle serves with the Lowell, Massachusetts, Police Department.

Officer Leang Chhor

Officer Leang Chhor serves with the Lowell, Massachusetts, Police Department.

Officer Walter Varey

Officer Walter Varey serves with the Lowell, Massachusetts, Police Department.

Officer Warren Greenhalgh

Officer Warren Greenhalgh serves with the Lowell, Massachusetts, Police Department.

Lowell, Massachusetts, PD (lead)

The seal of the Lowell, Massachusetts, Police Department.

Crime Scene X-ray

A photo provided by the author of an X-ray of the deceased woman.

Crime Scene (1)

A photo provided by the author of blood stains in the living room of the crime scene.

Crime Scene (2)

A photo provided by the author of blood stains in the hallway of the crime scene.

Mike Callahan

Author Mike Callahan is a retired supervisor special agent and chief division counsel from the FBI's Boston office.

Conversation

A stock image of a male and female talking over a desk and paperwork.

Investigation Notebook

A stock image of a binder labeled investigations.

Providing Feedback

A stock image of two females talking.

Media Conference

A stock image of a man speaking to the media.

Police Lights

A stock image of police lights and crime scene tape at night.

Police Investigation (1)

A stock image of police items and an evidence bag.

Interview

A stock image of a type of interview.

Interview (2)

A stock image of a female and a male talking.

Interview (3)

A stock image of a man and woman talking.

Cameraman

A stock image of a cameraman recording video footage.

Interview (4)

A stock image of an interview.

Hands

A stock image of hands crossed on a desk.

Office Conversation

A stock image of two men having a conversation.

Business Meeting

A stock image of a business meeting.

Police Car Lights

A stock image of a police squad car patrol lights at night.

Patch Call: Ector County, Texas, Independent School District Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Ector County, Texas, Independent School District Police Department.

Patch Call: Palm Beach, Florida, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Palm Beach, Florida, Police Department.

Ector County, Odessa, Texas (lead)

The shoulder patch of the Ector County, Texas, Independent School District Police Department.

Gaming With a Cop 1

An image of a DeKalb County officer playing video games online.

Gaming With a Cop (lead)

An image of two DeKalb County officers playing video games online.

Gaming With a Cop 2

An image of a DeKalb County officer playing video games online.

Officer Eric Knuttel

Officer Eric Knuttel serves with the Atlantic City, New Jersey, Police Department.

Dillion Fishman

Mr. Fishman is a criminal investigator and a former assistant U.S. attorney.

Officer Matt Lima

Officer Matt Lima serves with the Somerset Police Department, Somerset, Massachusetts.

Dillion Fishman (2)

Mr. Fishman is a criminal investigator and a former assistant U.S. attorney.

Courtroom

A stock image of a gavel in a courtroom.

Adult Male

A stock image of a adult male.

Police Crime Scene

A stock image of a police crime scene.

Courtroom (2)

A stock image of an empty courtroom.

Courtroom Jury

A stock image of a lawyer speaking to a jury.

Patch Call: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife

The shoulder patch of the Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, Police Department.

Patch Call: Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife.

Officer Lima (2)

Officer Lima serves with the Somerset, Massachusetts, Police Department.

Somerset, Massachusetts, Police Department

An image of the Somerset, Massachusetts, Police Department.

Officer David Weber

Officer David Weber serves with the Warren, Ohio, Police Department.

Lieutenant Benjamin Finn

Lieutenant Finn serves as a watch commander with the Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, Police Department.

Female Business Leader

A stock image of a female business leader.

Business Man Thinking

A stock image of a business man looking out the window thinking.

Police Officer and Patrol Car

A stock image of a police officer near a police patrol car.

General Police Officer

A stock image of a police officer in a plain black uniform.

Group of Officers

A stock image of a group of police officers.

Forensic Spotlight - Lead 1

An image provided by the Laboratory Division on a fingerprint on a soda can.

Fingerprint

A stock image of several fingerprints.

Forensic Spotlight - Figure 2

Cyanoacrylate Fuming Kit

Forensic Spotlight - Figure 3

PVC Components and Griffolyn

Forensic Spotlight - Figure 4

PVC Skeleton for Chamber

Forensic Spotlight - Figure 5

Encapsulating Chamber Built from Kit Components.

Forensic Spotlight - Figure 7

CYANO-SHOT

Forensic Spotlight - Figure 6

Ultrasonic Humidifier

Forensic Spotlight - Figure 1

Latent Fingerprint Developed Using Cyanoacrylate Fuming.

Animal Control

A photo of an officer rescuing a dog.

Dog on a Chain

A stock photo of a chained dog.

Patch Call: Becker, Minnesota, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Becker, Minnesota, Police Department.

Patch Call: Burnsville, Minnesota, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Burnsville, Minnesota, Police Department.

Becker, Minnesota (lead image)

The shoulder patch of the Becker, Minnesota, Police Department.

Female Business Professional

A stock image of a female business professional.

Air Rescue 5

The Air Rescue 5 team with the Las Angeles County, Sheriff's Department.

Depressed Older Man

A stock image of a depressed older man.

Police Chief Service Cap

A stock image of a police chief service cap.

Cellphone

A stock image of a cellphone with the words HELP on the screen.

Suicide Prevention Sign

A stock image of a suicide prevent lifeline number.

Suicide Prevention Ribbon

A stock image of a suicide prevention yellow ribbon.

Distraught Female

A stock image of a distraught female.

Mindfullness (1)

A stock image of a business woman with her eyes closed.

Mindfullness (2)

A stock image of a business man with closed eyes in the workplace.

Depressed Man

A stock image of a depressed middle-aged man.

Police Assisting

A stock image of a police officer talking to a young girl.

Officer Assist Distraught Female

A stock image of an officer talking to a distraught female.

Distraught Man

A stock image of a man sitting on a curb.

Mindfulness (4)

A stock image of a male working in his office.

Supporting a Coworker

A stock image of person showing support to a coworker.

Supporting a Coworker

A stock image of a business woman showing support for her coworker.

Mindfulness (5)

A stock image of a business man practicing mindfulness in the workplace.

Patch Call: Chilmark, Massachusetts, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Chilmark, Massachusetts, Police Department.

Patch Call: Pacific, Missouri, Police Department

The should patch of the Pacific, Missouri, Police Department.

Officer Anthony Giorgio

Officer Anthony Giorgio of the Pensacola, Florida, Police Department.

Sergeant Paul Grattan

Sergeant Grattan is a digital communications officer with the New York Police Department’s Transit Bureau and a graduate of FBI National Academy Session 254.

Crime Map

A stock image of a male and female looking at a map on the computer.

Intelligence Meeting

A stock image of three business associates in a meeting.

Cell Phone

A stock image of a cell phone with social media apps on the screen.

Social Media

A stock image of a young lady on the subway looking at her cell phone.

Police Officers Talking

A stock image of two police officers talking.

Two Police Officers

A stock image of two police officers in a park area.

Meeting (1)

A stock image of two business professionals in a meeting.

Meeting (2)

A stock image of two business professionals in a meeting.

Meeting (3)

A stock image of two business professionals in a meeting.

Patch Call: Orange, Connecticut, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Orange, Connecticut, Police Department.

Patch Call: St. Johns County, Florida, Sheriff's Office

The shoulder patch of the St. Johns County, Florida, Sheriff's Office.

Community Policing (1)

A stock image of an officer walking with two teenage boys.

Police Officer At Night

A stock image of a police officer in front of police vehicle.

Community Policing (2)

A stock image of a male officer talking to two teenage boys.

Test Graphic

Test Graphic

Officer Christopher Cerny

Officer Christopher Cerny of the New York Police Department Transit Bureau.

Officer Garry Lamour

Officer Garry Lamour of the New York Police Department Transit Bureau.

Patch Call: Harrison, New Jersey, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Harrison, New Jersey, Police Department.

Patch Call: Huron, California, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Huron, California, Police Department.

Joe Garbato

Joe Garbato is the Unit Chief of the Leadership Education Unit at the FBI Academy.

New York Police Department Shoulder Patch

A stock image of the shoulder patch of the New York Police Department.

Business Meeting

Two executives talking.

Executive Meeting

A stock image of a group of business colleagues in a meeting.

NYPD Patch (lead)

The shoulder patch of the New York Police Department.

Bulletin Notes (Lead Image)

The shoulder patch of the New York City Police Department.

Officer in Tactical Gear

A stock image of an officer in tactical gear.

Two Tactical Officers

A stock image of two officers in tactical gear.

Charlottesville Police Foundation Logo

The logo of the Charlottesville Police Foundation logo.

Two People Talking

A stock image of two business professionals talking.

Female Co-Worker

A stock image of two female co-workers talking.

Webinar (1)

A stock image of a female taking a webinar class on a laptop.

Webinar (2)

A stock image of a man taking a webinar class on a laptop.

NYPD Police Patch (3)

The shoulder patch of the New York Police Department.

NYPD Police Patch (Lead 2)

The shoulder patch of the New York Police Department.

Executive Meeting (2)

A stock image of a business meeting.

Laptop (1)

A stock image of a male looking at a laptop.

Matthew Lehman

Dr. Matthew Lehman, supervisory intelligence analyst for the FBI's Office of Partner Engagement.

Huron, California, Police Patch (lead)

The shoulder patch of the Huron, California, Police Department.

Officer Harold Gonzalez

Officer Harold Gonzalez of the Camillus, New York, Police Department.

Officer Tyler Williams

Officer Tyler Williams of the Camillus, New York, Police Department.

Camillus, New York, Police Patch (lead)

The shoulder patch of the Camillus, New York, Police Department.

Fresno Fight Girl (1)

An image of the Fresno Fight Girl members.

Fresno Fight Girl (2)

An image of the Fresno Fight Girl class.

Fresno Fight Girl (3)

An image of the Fresno Fight Girl class.

Suspect Standing Near Police Vehicle

A stock image of someone standing against a police vehicle.

Police Arrest (1)

A stock image of man in handcuffs walking with a police officer.

Police Arrest (2)

A stock image of a man in handcuffs walking with a police officer towards a police car.

Police Surrender

A stock image of a man holding his hands up and surrendering to police officers.

Two Businessmen In An Office Space

A stock image of two businessmen walking through an office building.

Childs Drawing

A photo of the authors daughter's drawing.

Business Professionals

A stock image of two business professionals working together.

Electronic Tablet

A stock image of a person looking at a tablet.

Media

A stock image of a computer and newpapers.

Business Professionals Working

A stock photo of two business people working.

Patch Call: Meadows Place, Texas, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Meadows Place, Texas, Police Department.

Patch Call: Patton Township, Pennsylvania, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Patton Township, Pennsylvania, Police Department.

911 Call

A stock photo of a cell phone with 911 on the screen.

911 Dispatcher

A stock image of a 911 dispatcher.

Officers Burnett and Evans

Officers Michael Burnett and Anthony Evans of the Birmingham, Alabama, Police Department.

Crime Scene

A stock image of two investigators in protective gear working on a crime scene.

Female Business Professional

A stock image of a female business professional at work.

Male Business Professional

A stock image of a male business professional at work.

Crime Scene (2)

A stock image of officer working within a wooded crime scene.

Patch Call: Bay View, Ohio, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Bay View, Ohio, Police Department.

Patch Call: Corona, California, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Corona, California, Police Department.

Corona, California, Police Patch (lead)

The shoulder patch of the Corona, California, Police Department.

Graph A

Example of a graph depicting the number of murders in a county during a certain time frame.

Graph B

Example of a graph depicting the number of murders in a county during a certain time frame.

Graph C

Example of a graph depicting the reduction in homicide risk due to the increase of population.

Graph D

Example of a graph depicting the reduction in homicide risk due to the increase of population.

County X’s population

County X’s population

Murder Rate

Murder Rate

Number of Murders in County X 1970 to 1990 B

Number of Murders in County X 1970 to 1990 B

Number of Murders in County X 1970 to 1990 A

Number of Murders in County X 1970 to 1990 A

Deputy Lucas Ferrel

Deputy Lucas Ferrell of the Limestone County, Alabama, Sheriff's Office.

Deputy Jake Abernathy

Deputy Jake Abernathy of the Limestone County, Alabama, Sheriff's Office.

Jeffery Fisher

Jeffrey Fisher is a writer-editor with the FBI's Law Enforcement Engagement Unit.

Limestone County, Alabama, Sheriff's Department

The shoulder patch of the Limestone County, Alabama, Sheriff's Department.

N-DEx Logo

The logo of the FBI's National Data Exchange system.

Nichole Lemal-Stefanovich

Nichole Lemal-Stefanovich is a quality assurance examiner with the FBI's Quality and Process Improvement Unit.

Sergeant Rudy Perez

Sergeant Rudy Perez of the Los Angeles School District Police Department.

FBI National Academy Graduation

An image of the FBI National Academy Session 280 graduation.

FBI National Academy Graduation

An image of the FBI National Academy Session 280 graduation.

Rudy Perez with Director Wray

An image of Sgt. Rudy Perez shaking hands with FBI's Director Christopher Wray at the National Academy graduation.

Map

A stock image of an computerized map.

Research

A stock image of a person using a laptop and writing on a notepad.

Male Working

A stock image of a male working on a laptop and writing on a notebook.

Police Investigators

A stock image of two police investigators looking at a computer.

COPTOBER Community Fair (5)

A Redlands police officer posing with a young boy.

COPTOBER Community Fair (4)

Information table at the Redlands Coptober Community Fair.

COPTOBER Community Fair (3)

Community members looking at a Redlands Police Department vehicle.

COPTOBER Community Fair (1)

Redland police officers grilling for the Coptober Community Fair.

COPTOBER Community Fair (2)

Community members participating in the Redlands Coptober Community Fair.

N-DEx Screenshot 2

A screenshot of the "Known Person" view in N-DEx.

N-DEx Screenshot 1

A screenshot of the N-DEx interface.

Yellow Brick Road - Net Challenge

An image of National Academy students participating in the Yellow Brick Road challenge.

Yellow Brick Road (6)

A photo of National Academy students completing a challenge on the Yellow Brick Road.

Yellow Brick Road (5)

A photo of female National Academy students.

Yellow Brick Road (4)

A photo of a National Academy student completing a challenge on the Yellow Brick Road.

Yellow Brick Road (3)

A photo of a National Academy student climbing a hill by using a rope.

Yellow Brick Road (2)

A photo of a student climbing a netted challenge.

Yellow Brick Road (1)

A photo of a group of National Academy students participating in the Yellow Brick Road.

Patch Call: Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department

Patch Call: Orange, Massachusetts, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Orange, Massachusetts, Police Department.

Patch Call: Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department (LEAD)

The shoulder patch of the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department.

Classroom (1)

A photo of the classroom of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System.

Classroom (2)

A photo of the classroom of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System.

Classroom (3)

A photo of the classroom of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System.

Classroom (4)

A photo of police patches in the classroom of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System.

Law Enforcement Technical Career Students (1)

A photo of students in the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System.

Law Enforcement Technical Career Students (2)

A photo of students participating in the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System.

David Cruickshank

David Cruickshank is the department head and an instructor for the Criminal justice and Protective Services Program in Middletown, Connecticut.

Building Bridges Program (1)

A Niagara County, New York, police officer walking with a young boy.

Building Bridges Program (2)

A Niagara County, New York, police officer at a local park.

Building Bridges Program (3)

Niagara County, New York, police officers fishing with a group of kids.

Building Bridges Program (4)

A Niagara County, New York, police officer ice skating with a young boy.

Building Bridges Program (5)

A Niagara County, New York, police officer and a group of kids visiting Niagara Falls.

Building Bridges Program (6)

A Niagara County, New York, police officer playing basketball with a group of kids.

Building Bridges Program (7)

A Niagara County, New York, police officer and a young boy at an ice skating rink.

Building Bridges Program (8)

A young boy and a Niagara County, New York, police officer sitting in a patrol car.

Officer Matthew Fuhs

Officer Matthew Fuhs of the Garland, Texas, Police Department.

Officer Chris Hataway

Officer Chris Hataway of the Garland, Texas, Police Department.

Garland Texas Police Patch

The shoulder patch of the Garland, Texas, police patch.

Suspicious Person

A stock photo of a suspicious person carrying a tote bag.

Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building

An image of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building after the bombing took place in 1995.

High School Students in Hallway

A stock image of high school students walking in a stairwell.

Students Studying

A stock image of high school students working on computers.

Woman Smiling

A stock image of a woman smiling.

Two Men Talking

A stock image of two men talking in an office environment.

Female Business Woman

A stock image of a female business professional in an office setting.

Dr. Kirk Yeager

Dr. Yeager is the chief explosives scientist at the FBI Laboratory.

Patch Call: Metro Special Police Department, Washington, DC

The shoulder patch of the Metro Special Police Department in Washington, D.C.

Patch Call: Onondaga County, New York, Sheriff’s Office

The shoulder patch of the Onondaga County, New York, Sheriff’s Office.

Sergeant Daniel Cox

Sergeant Daniel Cox of the Alaska State Troopers.

Christopher Moloney

Dr. Christopher Moloney, instructor at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Prabha Unnithan

Dr. Prabha Unnithan, professor of sociology at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Weiqi Zhang

Dr. Weiqi Zhang, assistant professor of political science and legal studies at Suffolk University in Boston.

Emergency Responders

A stock image of police and fire response.

Police and Fire Response

A stock image of police and fire vehicles.

Police and Medical Vehicles

A stock image of a police vehicles and an ambulance.

Computer Screen

A stock image of a laptop computer screen.

Hand on a Keyboard

A stock image of hands typing on a computer keyboard.

Major Irick "T.J." Geary

Major T.J. Geary serves as the Operations Bureau Commander with the University of South Carolina Division of Law Enforcement and Safety.

Business Woman

A stock image of a business woman.

April BN Lead Image

Sergeant Daniel Cox of the Alaska State Troopers.

Businessman

A stock image of a businessman in an office setting.

Notable Speech

Major Geary delivering his acceptance speech at the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association.

Notable Speech - Lead Image

Major Geary delivering a speech at the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association.

Patch Call: Los Altos, California, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Los Altos, California, Police Department.

Patch Call: Norwood, Ohio, Police Division

The shoulder patch of the Norwood, Ohio, Police Division.

Norwood, Ohio (lead image)

The shoulder patch of the Norwood, Ohio, Police Department.

Officer Kyle Skeels

Officer Kyle Skeels of the Charleston, South Carolina, Police Department.

Chief Jeff Tate

Chief Jeff Tate head the Shakopee, Minnesota, Police Department.

Julia Kupper

Ms. Kupper is a consulting forensic linguist and independent researcher in Los Angeles.

FBI Explorers Group Image

A photo of a group of teens who participated in the FBI Explorers program.

FBI Explorers Group (2)

A photo of participants of the FBI Explorers program.

FBI Explorer Participant

A photo of an FBI Explorer participant.

Writing in Notebook

A stock image of a man writing in a notebook.

Traffic Stops

A stock image of a traffic stop.

Man and Cell Phone

A stock image of a man looking at a cellphone.

Police Lights

A stock image of lights on a patrol car.

Gun in Backpack

A stock image of a gun in a school backpack.

Writing in Notebook (2)

A stock image of a man writing in a notebook.

Typing

A stock image of male hands typing on a keyboard.

Traffic Stop (2)

A stock image of a police officer pulling someone over.

Laptop and Cellphone

A stock image of a man on his cellphone with the laptop in front of him.

Officer Kyle Skeels (lead)

Officer Kyle Skeels of the Charleston, South Carolina, Police Department.

Patch Call: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Police Department.

Patch Call: Pennsylvania State Police

The shoulder patch of the Pennsylvania State Police.

Trooper Toni Schuck

Trooper Toni Schuck of the Florida Highway Patrol.

K9 Memorial

The Round Rock, Texas, K9 Memorial.

Trooper Toni Schuck (lead)

Trooper Toni Schuck of the Florida Highway Patrol.

Stacy Henning

Dr. Henning is an associate professor in the Webster University Department of Professional Counseling in Webster Groves, Missouri.

Lori Watson

Ms. Watson, a certified Professional in Human Resources and the deputy Title IX and human resources coordinator at Webster University in Webster Groves, Missouri.

William Matthews

William Matthews, retired DEA assistant special agent in charge.

Comprehensive Approach - Sidebar

A graphic using arrows to connect law enforcement, medical personnel, social services, and community/schools.

Prescription Script

A stock image of a medical prescription script.

Prescription Bottle

A stock image of a prescription bottle and pills laying out on a table.

Depressed Man

A stock image of a middle-aged man looking depressed.

Doctor Visit

An stock image of a man at a doctors visit.

Exercise

A stock image of a man checking his heart rate after exercising.

Depressed Man (1)

A stock image of a man who appears depressed or sad.

Depressed Man (3)

A stock image of a man who appears depressed or sad.

Depressed Man (2)

A stock image of a man who appears depressed or sad.

Female Police Officer

A stock image of a female police officer in her car with her heading leaning on the steering wheel.

Exercise (2)

A stock image of a man after exercising.

Exercise (3)

A stock image of a man running.

Comprehensive Approach Graph

A graph consisting of four boxes with the words law enforcement, medical personnel, social services, and community/schools.

Patch Call: Cyprus Police

The shoulder patch of the Cyprus Police Department.

Patch Call: New Taipei City, Taiwan, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the New Taipei City, Taiwan, Police Department.

Cyprus Police (lead)

The shoulder patch of the Cyrus Police.

Patch Call: Taiwan Police Department (FINAL)

The shoulder patch of the Taiwan Police Department.

Officer Nicholas Appell

Officer Nicholas Appell of the Perkin, Illinois, Police Department.

Officer Caleb Boyer

Officer Caleb Boyer of the Perkin, Illinois, Police Department.

Perkin, Illinois, Police Officers

Officers Nicholas Appell, Wesley Washburn, and Caleb Boyer of the Perkin, Illinois, Police Department.

Officer Wesley Washburn

Officer Wesley Washburn of the Perkin, Illinois, Police Department.

Lieutenant Rex Sorrow

Lieutenant Rex Sorrow of the Cullman County, Alabama, Sheriff's Office.

Youth Photo Collage

A photo collage of youth participating in activities at the youth leadership program hosted by the Cullman County, Alabama, Sheriff's Office.

Youth Leadership (1)

A photo of several youth doing sit-ups.

Youth Leadership (2)

A group photo of the participants in the youth leadership program.

Youth Repelling

A photo of a participant in the youth leadership program repelling.

Youth Wall Climbing

A photo of participants in the youth program climbing a wooden wall.

Bank Robbery Note - Figure 1

Bank robbery demand note from FBI Chicago in 2011.

Bank Robbery Note - Figure 2

Bank robbery demand note from FBI Chicago in 2016.

Bank Robbery Note - Figure 3

Bank robbery demand note from FBI Chicago in 2016.

Katelyn Bruno

Katelyn Bruno is a forensic examiner with the FBI Laboratory's Questioned Documents Unit in Quantico, Virginia.

Mark Flores

Mr. Flores is a retired supervisory special agent from the FBI’s Crisis Negotiation Unit, currently serves as watch commander at the bureau’s Strategic Information and Operations Center.

Timothy Healy

Supervisory Special Agent Healy serves with the FBI’s Crisis Negotiation Unit in Quantico, Virginia.

Daniel Neller

Dr. Neller is a board-certified forensic psychologist based out of North Carolina.

Bank Teller 1

A stock image of a bank teller taking a note from a customer.

Bank

A stock image of a man at a bank.

Bank Teller 2

A stock image of a bank teller taking a note from a customer.

Data-Driven Prediction Graph

Violence After Onset (Tool 1) and Resolution by Negotiation or Surrender (Tool 2) Outcomes.

Hostage/Barricade Outcomes Graph

A data-driven prediction of outcomes in hostage and barricade incidents.

Group of Business Men and Women

A stock image of a group of buisness men and women talking.

Business Women

A stock image of two business women walking and talking together.

Business Woman Talking

A stock image of two business women talking.

Bank Building

A stock image of a Bank.

Youth Group Photo

Youth leadership participants group photo.

Group of Officers

A stock image of a group of officers.

Police Crisis

A stock image of a large presence of police officers.

Police Officer in Vehicle

A stock image of a police office standing behind the door of his police cruiser.

SWAT Team

A stock image of a SWAT team.

Patch Call: Rochester, Illinois, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Rochester, Illinois, Police Department.

Patch Call: Hewitt, Texas, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Hewitt, Texas, Police Department.

Deputy William Puzynski

Deputy William Puzynski of the Orange County, Florida, Sheriff’s Office.

Faith and Blue - Stage

An image of participating members on stage at a Faith and Blue event.

Faith and Blue - Officer

An officer at an informational table at a Faith and Blue event.

Faith and Blue - Religious Leader

An image of a religious leader praying with a group of officers at a Faith and Blue event.

Faith and Blue - General

An image of a man hugging an officer at a Faith and Blue event.

Faith and Blue Photo Collage (1)

A photo collage of activities at a Faith and Blue event.

Faith and Blue - Collage (2)

A photo collage of activities at a Faith and Blue event.

Dr. John Violanti

Dr. Violanti, a veteran New York State trooper, is a full-time research professor at the University at Buffalo in New York.

Dr. Joseph Pascarella

Dr. Pascarella, a retired captain from the New York City Police Department, is an associate professor of criminal justice at Saint Joseph's College in Brooklyn, New York.

Dr. Konstantinos Papazoglou

Dr. Papazoglou, a clinical, police, and forensic psychologist and principal founder of the POWER Project, a nonprofit public service corporation in California.

Dr. Olivia Johnson

Dr. John Violanti is a former police officer, military veteran, and a consultant for law enforcement agencies.

Jeffersontown, Kentucky, Police Department

A photo of three employees of the Jefferson, Kentucky, Police Department.

Stack of Cell Phones

A stock image of a stack of cell phones.

Depressed Man

A stock image of a man looking depressed.

Depressed Man (2)

A stock image of a man looking down with his hands folded.

Police Vehicle

A stock image of a police vehicle in a downtown street.

Stack of Cell Phones (2)

A stock image of a stack of cell phones.

Depressed Man (3)

A stock image of a depressed man.

Depressed Man (4)

A stock image of a man looking depressed.

Depressed Man (5)

A stock image of a man looking depressed.

Depressed Man (6)

A stock image of a man looking depressed.

Crime Data Graphic

This graphic depicts the percentages of federal, state, local, tribal, and college/university sworn officers whose data is included in the National Use-of-Force Data Collection. Learn more at fbi.gov/cde. (2020 - 53% and 2021 - 63%)

Police Vehicle Lights

A stock image of the lights on a police vehicle.

Police Vehicle Lights (2)

A stock image of lights on a police vehicle.

Patch Call: Alfred, New York, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Alfred, New York, Police Department.

Patch Call: Radford City, Virginia, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Radford City, Virginia, Police Department.

Patch Call: Alfred, New York - lead image

The shoulder patch of the Alfred, New York, Police Department.

Cellphones (2)

A stock image of a stack of cell phones.

Officer John Kane (lead)

Officer John Kane of the Dewey Beach, Delaware, Police Department.

Officer John Kane

Deputy John Kane of the Dewey Beach, Delaware, Police Department.

Ross Brown

Chief Deputy Brown serves with the Anderson County, South Carolina, Sheriff's Office.

Wes Brooker

FBI Special Agent Wes Brooker serves in the International Operations Division in Tunisia.

Artificial Intelligence Icon

A stock image of a concept of artificial intelligence.

Airline Passenger

A stock image of a female sitting alone on an airplane.

Airplane

A stock image of an airplane in flight.

Artificial Intelligence Concept

A stock image of someone working on a computer with artificial intelligence icons incorporated into the photo.

Police Crime Scene

A stock image of crime scene tape and police officers.

Male Police Officer

A stock image of a male police officer standing in front of his police vehicle.

Female Police Officer

An image of a female police officer in front of her police vehicle.

Airplane (2)

A stock image of an airplane taking off for flight.

Shop Talk Group Photo

A group photo of barbers and Irving police officers.

Shop Talk (1)

A photo of an Irving police officer with a barber and a young customer.

Shop Talk (2)

A photo of an Irving police officer reading a book with a young child in the barber shop.

Shop Talk (3)

Group photo of Irving officers and customers at the barber shop.

Shop Talk (4)

A photo of an Irving police officer and barber shop customers.

Two Business People (1)

A stock image of two business people working together on a computer.

Two Business Women (2)

A stock image of two business women talking.

Patch Call: Port St. Lucie, Florida, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Port St. Lucie, Florida, Police Department.

Patch Call: River Vale, New Jersey, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the River Vale, New Jersey, Police Department.

Brian Ramirez

A photo of Lieutenant Ramirez with the Casa Grande, Arizona, Police Department.

Neil Charlton

A photo of Lieutenant Charlton with the Tigard, Oregon, Police Department.

Sergeant Stephen Rhodes

Sergeant Stephen Rhodes of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

QR Code (1)

An image of someone scanning a QR Code on a "Help Us Solve Cases" card.

QR Code (2)

An image of someone scanning a QR Code on a "Help Us Solve Cases" card.

QR Cards

An image of Miami-Dade Police Department's QR cards.

Drone-1

drone

drone stock

drone

Handgun

A stock image of an investigator placing a handgun in an evidence bag.

Handgun on Floor

A stock image of a handgun on a carpeted floor.

Neighborhood Crime Scene

A stock image of a police car behind crime scene tape in a neighborhood.

Drone (2)

A stock photo of a drone at night.

Police Lights at Night

A stock image of a police vehicle at night with the police lights on.

Two Police Vehicles

A stock image of two police vehicles in front of a residence.

Drone (3)

A stock image of a man flying a drone.

Man and Sunset

A stock image of a man sitting on a bench.

Man Thinking

A man sitting in front of his laptop thinking.

Patch Call: Campbell, California, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Campbell, California, Police Department.

Patch Call: Monroe, New York, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Monroe, New York, Police Department.

Man on Park Bench

A stock image of a man sitting on a park bench looking at a lake.

Man Sitting on Fence

A stock image of a man sitting on a fence.

Drone 4

A stock image of a man flying a drone.

Monroe, New York, Police Patch (Lead)

The shoulder patch of the Monroe, New York, Police Department.

Deputy David Bazylak

Deputy David Bazylak of the Okaloosa County, Florida, Sheriff’s Office.

Deputy David Bazylak (lead)

Deputy David Bazylak of the Okaloosa County, Florida, Sheriff’s Office.

Police Interview

A stock image of a female police officer interviewing a female subject.

Police Stop

A stock image of a police vehicle pulling over a car.

Church Steeple

A stock image of a church steeple.

Church Congregation

A stock image of people in a church service.

People Attending Church

A stock image of people sitting in the pews at church.

Wright - Table 1

Law Enforcement Officers Feloniously Killed - Judicial History of Known Offender Prior to Incidents, 2011-2020

Wright - Table 2

Law Enforcement officers Feloniously Killed - Status of Known Offender at Time of Incident, 2011 -2020

Church Building

A stock image of a church.

Patch Call: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Bureau of Police

The shoulder patch of the Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Bureau of Police.

Patch Call: Northern York County, Pennsylvania, Regional Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Northern York County, Pennsylvania, Regional Police Department.

Officer in a Crowd

A stock image of a police vehicle in a crowded street.

Police Interviewer

A stock image of a police interviewer.

Test Table 1

Law Enforcement Officers Feloniously Killed - Judicial History of Known Offender Prior to Incident, 2011-2022

Test - Table 2

Law Enforcement Officers Feloniously Killed - Status of Known Offender at Time of Incident, 2011-2020

Blue Ribbon

A stock image of a blue ribbon attached to a tree.

Officer and the American Flag

A stock image of a police officer holding a folded American flag.

Office Meeting

A stock image of a business leader in a meeting.

Business Meeting

A stock image of office professionals in a meeting.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, PD (Lead Image)

The shoulder patch of the Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Police Department.

Female Business Manager

A stock image of a female business manager.

Noble Knights Chess Club (large group photo)

A group photo of children who participate in the New Bern Noble Knights Chess Club

Noble Knights Chess Club (photo 1)

A New Bern police officer playing chess with a teenage boy.

Noble Knights Chess Club (photo 2)

New Bern Police Chief watching two teens play a game of chess.

Noble Knights Chess Club (photo 3)

A photo of two young boys playing chess.

Noble Knights Chess Club Group Photo (smaller)

A group photo of officers and participants of the New Bern Noble Knights Chess Club.

Lieutenant Michael Williams

Lieutenant Michael Williams serves with the Fort Worth, Texas, Police Department.

Kevin Harris

Kevin Harris, an FBI police veteran, is an instructor with the bureau's Officer Safety Awareness Training Program.

Take A.I.M. Graphic

Take A.I.M. Graphic discusses Awareness, Image, and Mindset.

Bill Beaudette

Officer Bill Beaudette of the Saint Paul, Minnesota, Police Department.

Officer Bill Beaudette (Lead Image)

Officer Bill Beaudette of the Saint Paul, Minnesota, Police Department.

Handcuffs

A stock image of a male in handcuffs.

Police Lights - 1

A stock image of a police car emergency lights.

Adult Male Thinking - 1

A stock image of an adult man thinking.

Adult Male Thinking - 2

A stock image of an adult man thinking.

Police Officer Using a Police Radio

A stock image of a police officer using a police radio.

Two Officers Walking

A stock image of two police officers walking through a park.

Two Officers Standing Together

A stock image of two officers standing together.

Leader With Paperwork

A stock image of a business leaders looking through paperwork.

Police Officers in a Crowd

An image of two police officers in a crowd.

Two Female Officers

A stock photo of two female officers in a crowd.

Classroom Setting

A stock image of folks in a classroom.

Female Business Professional

A stock image of a female business professional with other people in the background.

Police Supervisor

A stock image of a female police supervisor reviewing work.

Inspirational Tower

A stock image of a block tower with the words Growth, Efficiency, Improvement, and Performance.

Patch Call: Franklin, Tennessee, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Franklin, Tennessee, shoulder patch.

Patch Call: Gates Mills, Ohio, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Gates Mills, Ohio, shoulder patch.

Trooper Francis Rush (lead)

Trooper Francis Rush of the New York State Police.

Trooper Frank Rush (main)

Trooper Francis Rush of the New York State Police.

DJ Daniels FBI Academy Visit (1)

DJ Daniels on the FBI Academy stage being sworn in.

DJ Daniels FBI Academy Visit (2)

DJ Daniels standing in front of the American and the FBI National Academy flag.

DJ Daniels FBI Academy Visit (3)

Group photo with DJ Daniels and FBI National Academy students.

DJ Daniels - Yellow Brick Road (1)

DJ Daniels talking to FBI National Academy students after the Yellow Brick Road run.

DJ Daniels - Yellow Brick Road (2)

DJ Daniels talking to FBI National Academy students after the Yellow Brick Road run.

DJ Daniels - YBR (1)

DJ Daniels climbing the cargo net.

DJ Visit - Director Wray 1

DJ Daniel talking with FBI Director Christopher Wray.

DJ Visit - Director Wray 2

FBI Director Wray swearing in DJ Daniel.

DJ Visit - Director Wray 3

FBI Director Wray shaking hands with DJ Daniel.

Restraint Image 1

Image of two officers demonstrating the restraint technique.

Back Board Photo 1

An image of the restraint technique.

Back Board Photo 2

An image of the restraining technique.

Back Board Photo 7

An image of the restraining technique.

Back Board Photo 6

An image of the restraining technique.

Back Board Photo 5

An image of the restraining technique.

Back Board Photo 4

An image of the restraining technique.

Back Board Photo 3

An image of the restraining technique.

Male Sitting at Desk

A stock image of a man sitting at his desk looking out the window.

Police Officer and Cell Phone

A male police office in his patrol car looking at a cell phone.

Hands in Handcuffs

A stock image of mens hands in handcuffs.

Police Vehicle and Ambulance

A stock image of a police vehicle and an ambulance.

Female Showing Compassion

A stock image of a female with her hand on a mans shoulder.

Mom and Child

A stock image of a Mom holding her child and looking out a window.

Police Badge

A stock image of a police badge on a police uniform.

Patch Call: Butler, New Jersey, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Butler, New Jersey, Police Department.

Patch Call: Salinas, California, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Salinas, California, Police Department.

Police Vehicle Lights

A stock image of police vehicles with their police lights on.

Officer Christopher Clouse

Officer Christopher Clouse of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (Group Photo)

A group photo of Officers Clouse, Kinder, Ramey, and Thorn of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.

Officer Kolin Kinder

Officer Kolin Kinder of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.

Officer Brian Ramey

Officer Brian Ramey of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.

Officer Jaime Thorn

Officer Jaime Thorn of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.

Major Taylor Patterson

Major Taylor Patterson with the Miccosukee Police Department in Miami, Florida.

Cooking With Cops - Pic 4

A picture of a young man working in the kitchen with a Cooking With Cops instructor.

Cooking With Cops - Pic 1

An image of a group of young adults in the Cooking With Cops program.

Cooking With Cops - Pic 2

An outdoor picture of a group of young adults in the Cooking With Cops program

Cooking With Cops - Pic 3

A picture of a group of young adults working in a kitchen.

Sergeant Keith Stambaugh

Sergeant Keith Stambaugh of the Silver Spring Township Police Department.

Female Police Officer

A stock image of a female police officer.

Tan and Gold Police Uniform

A stock image of a tan and gold police uniform.

Person Walking

A stock image of a person walking through the woods at sunset.

IPP Contact Information

An image of the author's patch and business card along with the patch and business card of his IPP partner.

Golden Globe

A stock image of a world globe in a gold color.

World Map

A stock image of a world map.

World Map with Conceptual Icons

A stock image of a world map with conceptual icons of the frame of a person.

IPP Logo

The logo for the International Partnership Program.

Lost Elderly Man

A stock image of an elderly man walking.

Lost Boy

A stock image of a young boy lost in the woods.

Two Police Officers

A stock image of two police officers.

Police Uniform

A stock image of the back of a police jacket.

Patch Call: Fairport, New York, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Fairport, New York, Police Department.

Patch Call: New York City Police Department

The shoulder patch of the New York City Police Department.

Police Uniform (1)

A stock image of a police uniform.

Officer Kwesi Johnson

Officer Kwesi Johnson of the Cape Coral, Florida, Police Department.

K-9 Aramis

K-9 Aramis served with the Temple Terrace, Florida, Police Department.

K-9 Memorial

Regional Law Enforcement K-9 Memorial in Temple Terrace, Florida.

David Corderman (2)

Dr. David Corderman is a retired FBI supervisory special agent.

John Jarvis

Dr. John Jarvis is the academic dean for the FBI's Training Division.

Paul Pastor

Dr. Paul Pastor is a retired sheriff and president of the board of directors for the FBI's National Executive Institute Associates.

K-9 Memorial (Main)

The Temple Terrace, Florida, K-9 Memorial.

Patch Call: Brighton, New York, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Brighton, New York, Police Department.

Patch Call: Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, Sheriff's Office

The shoulder patch of the Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, Sheriff's Office.

Officer Kwesi Johnson (lead)

Officer Kwesi Johnson serves with the Cape Coral, Florida, Police Department.

Officer Kwesi Johnson

Officer Kwesi Johnson serves with the Cape Coral, Florida, Police Department.

Officer in a Crowd

A stock image of a police officer in a crowded street.

Patrol Car At Night

A stock image of a patrol car in the city at night.

Law Enforcement Officers

A stock image of a group of law enforcement officers.

Police Patrol

A stock image of a group of police officers walking on the street.

Tired Man (1)

A stock image of a tired looking man working on his computer.

Tired Man (2)

A stock image of a tired looking man sitting in front of his laptop.

Police Lights

A stock image of a police vehicle with lights flashing.

Tired Female

A stock image of a female laying on a couch.

Tired Man (3)

A stock image of a man leaning against a glass window.

Police Officer on Cell Phone

A stock image of a police office walking and using his cell phone.

Two Officers Talking

A stock image of two officers talking.

Police Cell

A stock image of a police officer talking on a cell phone.

Brighton Shoulder Patch - Lead

The shoulder patch of the Brighton, New York, Police Department.

Brighton Shoulder Patch Lead 2

The shoulder patch of the Town of Brighton, New York, Police Department.

Brighton Should Patch - Lead 3

The shoulder patch of the Brighton, New York, Police Department.

Jim Moore

Jim Moore is a retired supervisory special agent.

Dr. Reid Meloy

Dr. Meloy is a forensic psychologist, former clinical professor of psychiatry, and a consultant for the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit in Quantico, Virginia.

Dr. Phil Saragoza

Dr. Saragoza is a forensic psychiatrist, adjunct clinical assistant professor at the University of Michigan, and threat assessment consultant in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Molly Amman

Molly Amman is a retired FBI supervisory special agent, certified threat manager, and private threat assessment management consultant in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Halo 1

Halo, adopted by the Upland Borough, Pennsylvania, Police Department, playing with an officer.

Halo 2

Halo, adopted by the Upland Borough, Pennsylvania, Police Department, sitting in a police vehicle.

Halo 3

Halo, adopted by the Upland Borough, Pennsylvania, Police Department, sitting in the grass.

Sergeant Judy Arroyo

Sergeant Judy Arroyo serves with the Long Beach, New York, Police Department.

Sergeant Arroyo (Lead)

Sergeant Judy Arroyo of the Long Beach, New York, Police Department.

Adult Learning

A stock image of adults in a classroom setting.

LEOKA Seal

The seal of the Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted unit.

LEOKA Seal

The seal of the Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted unit.

Police Light Bar

A stock image of a police vehicle light bar.

LARPing Photo (1)

A stock image of a group of people at night.

Suspicious Man

A stock image of a man looking suspicious.

Suspicious Man (2)

A stock image of a suspicious looking man.

Seals

An image with the seals from the National Academy program, National Executive Institute, Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar, and National Command Course.

Patch Call: California Department of Corrections

The should patch of the California Department of Corrections.

Patch Call: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Police Department.

Detective Silva and Officer Harder

An image of Detective Jazzlyn Silva and Officer Stephan Harder of the Quincy, Washington, Police Department.

Detective Jazzlyn Silva

An image of Detective Jazzlyn Silva of the Quincy, Washington, Police Department.

Officer Stephan Harder

An image of Officer Stephan Harder of the Quincy, Washington, Police Department.

Detective Jazzlynn Silva

Detective Jazzlynn Silva of the Quincy, Washington, Police Department.

Zach Lilly

Zach Lilly serves as a writer-editor with the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services Division.

Captain Randy Ranalli

Captain Randy Ranalli serves with the Helena, Montana, Police Department.

Patch Call: Cornell University Police Department, Ithaca, New York

Cornell University Police Department, Ithaca, New York The patch of the Cornell University Police Department features a historic campus icon — McGraw Tower.

Patch Call: Monmouth University Police Department, West Long Branch, New Jersey

The Monmouth University Police Department patch has a depiction of Woodrow Wilson Hall in its center.

Police Officers Running

A stock image of police officers running in line.

Police Chase

A stock image of a police officer chasing a suspect.

Police Crisis

A stock image of police vehicles at a crime scene.

Stressed Man (1)

A stock image of a man sitting in his car looking stressed.

Police Firearms Training

A stock images of an officer shooting a handgun.

Police Training (1)

A stock image of police raiding a structure.

Police Training (2)

A stock image of police raiding a residence.

Purpose Letters

A stock image of the word Purpose spelled out using blocks.

Business Team Meeting

A stock image of a group of business people in a meeting.

Crime Scene (1)

A stock image of a crime scene.

Two Men Talking

A stock image of a younger man talking with an older man.

Two Talking (2)

An stock image of an older man and younger man walking together and talking.

Female and Male Officer

A stock image of a female and male officer talking.

Patch Call: Cornell University Police Department, Ithaca, New York

The shoulder patch of the Cornell University Police Department, Ithaca, New York.

Officer Steven Burroughs

Officer Steven Burroughs of the Pleasant Hill, Iowa, Police Department.

Officer Jeshua Smith

Officer Jeshua Smith of the Pleasant Hill, Iowa, Police Department.

Sergeant Shawn Hayes

Sergeant Shawn Hayes serves with the Normandy Park, Washington, Police Department.

Lieutenant Mindy Coe

Lieutenant Mindy Coe serves with the Iowa State Patrol.

Sergeant James Lundy

Sergeant James Lundy serves with the New York Police Department.

Coin of the Pleasant Hill, Iowa, Police Department

The coin of the Pleasant Hill, Iowa, Police Department.

Female Police Officer (1)

A stock image of a female police officer.

Female Police Officer (2)

A stock image of a female police officer.

Blue Pills (1)

A stock image of blue pills spread out on a table.

Female Police Officer (3)

A stock image of a female police officer.

Blue Pills (2)

A stock image of blue pills spread out on the floor.

Police Officer At Night

A stock image of a police officer at night.

Two Police Officers At Night

A stock image of two police officers in their police vehicle at night.

Police Officer Driving At Night

A stock image of a police officer driving at night.

Police Officer At Night (2)

A stock image of a police officer in his patrol car at night.

Police Officer At Night (3)

A stock image of a police officer in their patrol car at night.

Authentic/Fake Oxycodone

An image of authentic oxycodone and fake oxycodone.

Fentanyl

An image of two milligrams of Fentanyl on the tip of a pencil.

Penny

An image of a penny next to powdered fetanyl.

Hand of Pills

A stock image of a hand holding blue pills.

Depressed Man

A stock image of a man with his hands held over his face.

Police With Kids (1)

A stock image of a police officer on a law enforcement 4-wheeler talking to young kids.

Police Fair

A stock image of a police officer helping a young girl with a police vest.

Female Police Officer with Young Boy

A stock image of a female officer putting a sticker on the shirt of a young boy.

Patch Call: North College Hill, Ohio, Police Department

The patch of the North College Hill, Ohio, Police Department symbolizes various aspects of the agency’s mission.

Patch Call: Penn Township, Pennsylvania, Police Department

The Penn Township, Pennsylvania, Police Department patch features symbols of the community it serves.

Patch Call: North College Hill PD (Lead)

The shoulder patch of the North College Hill, Ohio, Police Department.

Saul Jaeger

Captain Jaeger commands the Mountain View, California, Police Department, Special Operations Division, and is a graduate of FBI National Academy Session 282.

Corporal Adam Lebovitz

Corporal Adam Lebovitz of the Temple Terrace, Florida, Police Department.

Lance Lamoreuax

Mr. Lamoreaux is a supervisory program manager and leadership instructor in the FBI’s Leadership Development Unit in Quantico, Virginia.

Mari Shine

Ms. Shine is a program manager and leadership instructor in the FBI’s Leadership Development Unit in Quantico, Virginia.

Corporal Adam Lebovitz (lead)

Corporal Adam Lebovitz of the Temple Terrace, Florida, Police Department.

KFR Map

A map of Mexico showing states with Coyote KFRs.

Coyote KFR Map - Title

A map of Mexico indicating states with KFR Coyotes.

Coyote KFR Map - Title (2)

A map of Mexico indicating the states with coyote kidnappings occur.

Sioux City Books for Kids

A Sioux City police officer holding the book "Police Officer on Patrol."

Bound Hands

A stock image of someone's hands tied behind them.

Female Talking to Staff

A stock image of a female talking to her staff.

Male Talking to Staff

A stock image of a male talking to a group of people.

Two People Talking

A stock image of a male and female talking.

Police Traffic Stop

A stock image of an officer approaching a vehicle with his hand on his weapon.

Police Officer in Gear

A stock image of a police officer in riot gear.

Police With Hand on Weapon

A stock image of a police officer approaching a vehicle with his hand on his weapon.

Police Weapon (1)

A stock image of a police officer with hand on side weapon.

Police Weapon (2)

A stock image of an officers side weapon.

Bound Hands (2)

A stock image of a females hands bound with rope.

Bound Hands (3)

A stock image of hands bound by rope.

Bound Hands (4)

A stock image of a man's hands bound with rope.

Leadership Storytelling Table

A table of the best practices and derailers to consider for effective leadership stories. Best practices: well-rehearsed, concise, relevant, authentic, and relatable. Derailers: boasting, too detailed, little value for listeners, inaccurate, and overly emotional.

Books for Kids - Community Outreach Spotlight

A image of the books Sioux City, Iowa, Police Department provided to children in their community.

Books for Kids - Community Outreach Spotlight (1)

An image of a Sioux City, Iowa, police officer with young boy.

Books for Kids - Community Outreach Spotlight (2)

An image of a Sioux City, Iowa, police officer with young boy and girl holding police books.

Books for Kids - Community Outreach Spotlight (3)

An image of a Sioux City, Iowa, police officer handing out books to children in the community.

Books for Kids - Community Outreach Spotlight (4)

A photo of a Sioux City, Iowa, police officer with two young children holding books from the police department.

Books for Kids - Community Outreach Spotlight (5)

An image of a Sioux City, Iowa, police officer handing out books to children in the community.

Patch Call: Davis, California, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Davis, California, Police Department.

Patch Call: Northlake, Illinois, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Northlake, Illinois, Police Department.

Dr. Adam Bloom

Dr. Bloom is a board-certified forensic psychologist and director of the New York Police Department’s Psychological Evaluation Section.

Dr. Eli Kleinman

Dr. Reddy is a board-certified psychiatrist and the New York Police Department’s deputy chief surgeon.

Dr. Lokesh Reddy

Dr. Kleinman is a board-certified diplomate of internal medicine and hematology and the New York Police Department’s chief surgeon.

Body Worn Camera (1)

A stock image of a police officer holding a body worn camera.

Body Worn Camera (2)

A stock images of two police officers wearing a body camera.

Officers on Duty

A stock image of two officers on duty.

Meeting

A stock image of a man listening to a female talking to him.

Dr. Adam Bloom (rev)

Dr. Bloom is a board-certified forensic psychologist and director of the New York Police Department’s Psychological Evaluation Section.

Gregory Amundson

Mr. Amundson, a former DEA special agent, U.S. Army captain, and deputy sheriff/SWAT operator, is a senior instructor for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers in Glynco, Georgia.

Greg Amundson

Mr. Amundson, a former DEA special agent, U.S. Army captain, and deputy sheriff/SWAT operator, is a senior instructor for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers in Glynco, Georgia.

Sergeant Chad McCoy

Sergeant Chad McCoy of the Utah Highway Patrol.

Sergeant Chad McCoy - lead

Sergeant Chad McCoy of the Utah Highway Patrol.

Dr. Perry Gilmore

Dr. Gilmore, reserve deputy with the Randall County, Texas, Sheriff’s Office and graduate of FBI National Academy Session 219, retired as assistant chief of the Amarillo, Texas, Police Department.

Captain Ernest Bille

Captain Bille serves as unit commander of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Scientific Services Bureau and is a graduate of FBI National Academy Session 282.

Co-Response

An image of deputies assigned to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homeless Outreach Services Team and Mental Evaluation Team are joined by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority at a homeless camp site.

Co-Response (2)

An image of a team responding to a possible suicide attempt.

Police Vehicles at School

A stock image of police vehicles at a school.

Police Chaplain

A stock image of a police chaplain.

Hand Shake

A stock image of two business people shaking hands.

Patch Call: Palomar College Police Department, San Marcos, California

The Palomar College Police Department shoulder patch features the college’s motto and a depiction of the campus clock tower.

Patch Call: Potsdam, New York, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Potsdam, New York, Police Department depicts the picturesque Fall Island.

Business Men Talking

A stock image of two business men talking.

Handshake (2)

A stock image of two business people shaking hands.

Chaplain Test Photo

test

School Building

A stock photo of a high school building.

Chaplain Hat

A photo of a chaplain hat and police badge.

Police Chaplain Test

A stock image of a Chaplain showing support to a young lady at a memorial site.

Police Chaplain (Test 2)

A stock image of a police chaplain comforting a young woman at a memorial site.

Officer Andrew Wood

Officer Andrew Wood of the Tooele City, Utah, Police Department.

Sergeant Chris Thompson

Sergeant Chris Thompson of the Tooele City, Utah, Police Department.

Officer Michael Madrid

Officer Michael Madrid of the Tooele City, Utah, Police Department.

Kevin Harris

Mr. Harris, an FBI police veteran, is an instructor with the bureau’s Officer Safety Awareness Training program in Clarksburg, West Virginia.

Ambush Training Photo

A photo provided by the author of a police officer sitting in a diner while a man approaches him from behind.

Ambush Training Photo - 2

A photo provided by the author of an armed man approaching a police officer while in his police vehicle.

Kevin Harris (2)

Mr. Harris, an FBI police veteran, is an instructor with the bureau’s Officer Safety Awareness Training program in Clarksburg, West Virginia.

Distracted Photo

A photo provided by the author of an officer sitting in a restaurant while a man approaches him from behind.

Distracted Photo (2)

A photo provided by the author of an officer sitting in his police car while a man is approaching from the back of the car.

Tweet-Along (lead)

An image of a Pasco Sheriff Deputy Philip Boles in his police vehicle during a Tweet-Along.

Tweet-Along (search)

An image of a Pasco Sheriff Deputy James Dunn showing Tweet-Along viewers a presumptive field test of narcotics.

Tweet-Along (K9 Honors)

An image of Deputy James Dunn putting on his K-9's protective boots during a Tweet-Along before a day of traffic stops on hot asphalt.

Tweet-Along (Marine Unit)

An image of Corporal Anthony Graham during a Tweet-Along discussing what the marine unit does each day.

Tweet

An image of a question posted during a Tweet-Along and the department's response.

Tweet-Along (Tuning Forks)

An image of Corporal Jeremy Hixon calibrating his radar using tuning forks during a Tweet-Along.

Female Officer

A stock image of a female officer looking at her mobile phone while a man is standing in the background.

Tooele City, Utah, Police Badge

An image of the Tooele City, Utah, police badge.

Tooele, Utah, Police Department Badge (lead)

An image of the Tooele, Utah, police badge.

Tooele, Utah, Badge (lead 3)

An image of the Tooele, Utah, Police Department's badge.

Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST)

A photo of the Homeless Outreach Service Team talking to a person in an outdoor setting.

Co-Response (1) Alley

A stock image of a distressed man in an alley.

Co-Response (2) Stairs

A stock image of a distraught person in a stairwell.

Co-Response (3) Bridge

A stock image of a distraught female sitting on a bridge.

Co-Response (4)

A stock image of a distraught person sitting in an alley.

Co-Response (5)

A stock image of a man leaning on a concrete wall.

Male Officer With Daughter

A stock image of a male police officer holding his daughter.

Female Officer With Children

A stock image of a female police officer with her three children.

Co-Response (6) Stairwell

A stock image of a distraught person with his head down sitting in a stairwell.

Patch Call: Covina, California, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Covina, California, Police Department.

Patch Call: Somerset County, New Jersey, Police Academy

The shoulder patch of the Somerset, County, New Jersey. Police Academy.

Patch Call: Covina, California (lead)

The shoulder patch of the Covina, California, Police Department shoulder patch.

Officers Baez and Hall

An image of Officers Ramon Baez and Dominique Hall of the New York Police Department.

Officer Ramon Baez

An image of Office Ramon Baez of the New York Police Department.

Officer Dominique Hall

An image of Officer Dominique Hall of the New York Police Department.

Bobbie Sheahan

Bobbi Sheahan is an attorney, author, and educator from Plano, Texas.

Law Enforcement Engagement Unit's Logo

The logo for the FBI's Law Enforcement Engagement Unit.

LEEU (Lead Image)

The FBI's Law Enforcement Engagement Unit's seal.

LEEU Logo (Lead 2)

The FBI's Law Enforcement Engagement Unit's logo.

Lincoln/Lancaster, Nebraska, Law Enforcement Memorial (day)

An image of the Lincoln and Lancaster, Nebraska, Law Enforcement Memorial during the day.

Lincoln/Lancaster, Nebraska, Law Enforcement Memorial (night)

An image of the Lincoln and Lancaster, Nebraska, Law Enforcement Memorial at night.

Detective

A stock image of a detective reading paperwork.

Detective (2)

A stock image of a police detection looking at a computer screen.

Police Arrest

A stock image of an officer with a man in handcuffs.

Police Vehicles

A stock image of police vehicles responding to a call.

Police Vehicle Lights

A stock image of police vehicle lights.

Male Looking at Laptop

A stock image of a man looking at a laptop.

FBI's CJIS Building

An external photo of the FBI's CJIS Building.

Connie Whittaker Dunlop

Dr. Dunlop develops leaders, teams, and organizations through coaching and training.

Salpi S. Kevorkian

Ms. Kevorkian is a doctoral student, a law enforcement researcher, and an executive coach.

Steve Gladis

Dr. Gladis, a former FBI supervisory special agent, is a professor, leadership speaker, and author.

Coaching Model

A circle cut into four quarters containing the words Plan, Problem, Possible, and Present.

4Ps of Coaching Model (reversed)

The 4Ps Coaching Model circle separated into quarters including the words Plan, Problem, Possible, and Present.

4Ps Coaching Model (crop/reversed)

The 4Ps Coaching Model circle divided into quarters with the words Plan, Problem, Possible, and Present.

Patch Call: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Police Department.

Patch Call: Walla Walla County, Washington, Sheriff’s Office

The shoulder patch of the Walla Walla County, Washington, Sheriff’s Office.

Deputy Christopher Bischoff

Deputy Christopher Bischoff of the Kenosha County, Wisconsin, Sheriff’s Department.

Deputy Kelsey Schwuchow

Deputy Kelsey Schwuchow of the Kenosha County, Wisconsin, Sheriff’s Department.

Kenosha County Sheriff Patch

The patch of the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department.

Vincent McAteer

Captain McAteer serves with the Cranston, Rhode Island, Police Department and is a graduate of FBI National Academy Session 282.

Man and Cell Phone (1)

A stock image of a man in his vehicle talking on a cell phone.

Man and Cell Phone (2)

A stock image of a man in his vehicle talking on a cell phone.

Depressed Man

A stock image of a middle aged man sitting with his head down.

Traci Walker

Deputy Chief Walker of the Chicago Police Department.

NA 287 Graduation Speech

Deputy Chief Traci Walker delivering the graduation speech for FBI National Academy class 287.

FBI National Academy Seal

The seal for the FBI National Academy.

Patch Call: Portland, Oregon, Police Bureau

The shoulder patch of the Portland, Oregon, Police Bureau.

Patch Call: Shawnee, Kansas, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Shawnee, Kansas, Police Department.

NCIC Logo

The logo for the National Crime Information Center.

Crime Data: NCIC Logo (lead)

The seal of the National Crime Information Center.

Police and Suspicious Person

A stock image of two police officers approaching a suspicious person.

Suspicious Person

A stock image of a suspicious man looking out a window.

National Academy Seal (lead)

The seal of the National Academy Unit.

Group of Police Officers

A stock image of a group of police officers standing together.

Coaching

A stock image on a business leader behind the word "Coaching."

Problem Solving

A stock image of a hand holding a puzzle piece.

NCIC Logo (lead 2)

The seal of the National Crime Information Center.

National Academy Seal

The seal of the National Academy Unit.

People Talking

A stock image of two people talking in a work environment.

People Talking (2)

A stock image of a male and female talking.

Officer Barr and Marlowe

A photo of Officers Lucas Barr and Laanden Marlowe of the Payson, Arizona, Police Department.

Officers Barr and Marlowe (2)

A photo of Officers Lucas Barr and Laanden Marlowe of the Payson, Arizona, Police Department.

Ground Radar

A forensic scientist using a ground penetrating radar.

FBI Laboratory Seal

The seal of the FBI Laboratory Division.

Metal Detector (1)

A stock image of a metal detector.

OPE Course Listings

A list of courses offered through the FBI's Law Enforcement Partner Intelligence Training Program that focus on enhancing law enforcement intelligence and analysis.

OPE Course Offerings

A list of graduate-level courses offered through the FBI's Law Enforcement Partner Intelligence Training Program specifically designed to help law enforcement partners develop their expertise in the field of public safety.

Patch Call: Mongolian Police

The shoulder patch of the Mongolian Police.

Patch Call: Rome, Georgia, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Rome, Georgia, Police Department.

Training Classroom

A stock image of a classroom setting.

Business Meeting (1)

A stock image of a group of people in a meeting.

Handshake

A stock image of two males shaking hands.

Meeting (2)

A stock image of a group of people in a meeting setting.

Two Females Talking (1)

A stock image of two females talking.

Two Females Talking (2)

A stock image of two females talking.

Two People Talking (1)

A stock image of a business female and male talking.

Payson, Arizona, Police Patch

An image of the Payson, Arizona, police department's patch.

Two Women Talking

A stock image of two business women talking.

Two Women Talking (cropped)

An image of two business women talking.

Two Men Talking

A stock image of two men talking in a restaurant.

Office of Partner Engagement's Seal

The seal of the FBI's Office of Partner Engagement.

Mongolian Police Patch (lead-2)

The shoulder patch of the Mongolian Police patch.

Metal Detector (LAB)

A photo of an scientist using a metal detector.

Lieutenant Corey Brooks

Lieutenant Corey Brooks of the Salisbury, North Carolina, Police Department.

Team Meeting (1)

A stock image of business leaders meeting.

Female Team Coach

A stock image of a female business leader.

Police Officer and Female

A stock image of a police officer talking to a female in a home setting.

Minnetonka, MN, Police Patch

The should patch of the Minnetonka, Minnesota, Police Department.

Uniform Crime Reporting Seal

The seal of the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

Wall Township, NJ, Police Patch

The shoulder patch of the Wall Township, New Jersey, Police Department.

Slideshow (1)

A businessman explaining a slide at a presentation.

Team Meeting (2)

A stock image of a group of business team members.

Uniform Crime Reporting Logo

The logo of the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

Business Man Reviewing Paperwork

A stock image of a businessman reviewing paperwork.

Exam Testing

A stock image of adults working on computers.

Team Meeting (3)

A stock image of a group of business men and women in a meeting.

Team Meeting (4)

A stock image of a group of business leaders in a meeting.

Business Presentation

A stock image of a business women showing a slide during a presentation.

Officer Dow Turrentine

Officer Dow Turrentine of the Rome, Georgia, Police Department.

Police Crisis Scene

A stock image of law enforcement officers and vehicles surrounding a house.

Police Command Post

An image of a police mobile command center.

Two Teen Girls

A stock image of two teen girls looking at a sunset.

Buying A Firearm

A stock image of a man looking at a handgun in a store which sells firearms.

Police Crisis Team

A stock image of a police crisis team.

Hurricane Ian

A stock image of an aerial photo of Hurricane Ian.

Hurricane Aftermath

A stock image of damage from Hurricane Ian.

Depressed Couple

A stock image of a depressed couple.

Depressed Couple (2)

A stock image of a couple looking at the sunset.

Officer Dow Turrentine (LEAD)

Officer Dow Turrentine of the Rome, Georgia, Police Department.

Firearm

A stock image of a handgun placed on top of a firearms form.

Police Patch: Long Beach, California, Police Department (Lead)

The shoulder patch of the Long Beach, California, Police Department.

Police Patch: Long Beach, California, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Long Beach, California, Police Department.

Police Patch: Menands, New York, Police Department

The should patch of the Menands, New York, Police Department.

Deputy Chief Paul Bailey

Deputy Chief Paul Bailey serves with Middletown Township, New Jersey, Police Department.

Officer Julia Quinlan

Officer Julia Quinlan of the Camillus, New York, Police Department.

Officer Tyler Williams

Officer Tyler Williams of the Camillus, New York, Police Department.

Camillus, New York, Police Patch

The shoulder patch of the Camillus, New York, Police Department.

Lieutenant Timothy Karch

Lieutenant Timothy Karch of the Brighton Police Department in Rochester, New York.

Police Recruits

A stock image of a class of police recruits.

Stressed Man

A stock image of man appearing stressed.

Camillus, New York, Police Department (lead 2)

The shoulder patch of the Camillus, New York, Police Department.

Stressed Man (2)

A stock image of a man with his hands on his forehead and appearing to be distraught.

Police Recruits

A stock image of police recruits running in two lines.

Female Thinking

A stock image of a female looking out a window.

Community Outreach Spotlight FACT (1)

Students walking toward Ohio State University.

Community Outreach Spotlight FACT (2)

Students in a classroom.

Community Outreach Spotlight FACT (3)

Kids pictured with and mentors/officers from the Oklahoma Police Departments FACT outreach program.

Community Outreach Spotlight FACT (4)

Kids pictured with and officers from the Oklahoma Police Departments FACT outreach program.

Community Outreach Spotlight (1 cropped)

Students at Ohio State University.

Police Officer (1)

A stock image of a police officer.

Leadership Concept Image

A stock image of a compass with the arrow pointing at the word Leadership.

Group of Young Leaders

A stock image of a group of young adults in a classroom setting.

Two Young Officers

A stock image of a young female and male police officer.

Group of Police Officers (lead)

A stock image of a group of police officers.

Patch Call: Norwalk, Connecticut, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Norwalk, Connecticut, Police Department.

Patch Call: Schertz, Texas, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Schertz, Texas, Police Department.

Schertz, Texas Shoulder Patch (lead)

The shoulder patch of the Schertz, Texas, Police Department.

Officer Dylan Coffman

Officer Dylan Coffman of the Flagler Beach, Florida, Police Department.

Officer Dylan Coffman (lead image)

Officer Dylan Coffman of the Flagler Beach, Florida, Police Department.

EMT (Stretcher)

An image of two people moving a stretcher.

EMT (CPR)

An image of students practicing CPR.

EMT (Classroom)

A group of students working together.

EMT Images

An image of two people moving a medical stretcher and a class of students practicing CPR.

EMT 1 (CROP)

An image of two people moving a medical stretcher.

EMT Images (2)

An image of two people moving a medical stretcher and students practicing CPR.

Police EMT Officer

A stock image of a police officer with an EMT patch on his uniform.

Police Officer at Crime Scene

A stock image of a police officer at a crime scene.

Police Detective

A stock image of a police detective entering a crime scene.

Office Setting

A stock image of an office setting where people are working on computers.

Police Arrest

A stock image of a law enforcement officer making an arrest.

Male Office Employee

A stock image of a male business employee.

Crime Scene (blurred)

A stock image of a crime scene with investigators in the background.

Crime Scene Tape

A stock image of an investigator holding a roll of crime scene tape.

Female Working on Laptop

A stock image of a female working on a laptop.

Female Reviewing A File

A stock image of a female business woman looking through a file.

Patch Call: Branford, Connecticut, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Branford, Connecticut, Police Department.

Patch Call: Rapid City, South Dakota, Police Department

The shoulder patch of the Rapid City, South Dakota, Police Department.

Patch Call: Rapid City, South Dakota, Police Department (A)

The shoulder patch of the Rapid City, South Dakota, Police Department.