At Kustom Signals, we like to hail the positives in everyday policing, so we share how at different times during this year, three officers from across the US found themselves in situations where the life of a child was at risk. Without hesitating, and pushing all fears aside, these heroic officers stepped in and did everything they could to save lives.

Even when optimism is scarce, there is room for surprises. Such was the case of veteran NYPD officer Yvan Pierre-Louis, 59, who was discharged from hospital in mid-September after fighting COVID-19 for 168 days. His journey was an extremely tough one; he spent more than four months on ventilation, two of which he was in a coma.

Ever since dogs were first domesticated thousands of years ago, they have proven to be the most loyal and fearless companions humans could ever have. As early as the golden age of Rome, dogs have been used for protection and hunting. But it was not until the mid-to-late 19th century when the idea of formally including dogs as members of a police department gained ground.

Could there be something better than a good cop movie? Probably not. Especially in these times, when catching a movie at the cinema or meeting with our friends for a beer or coffee is not as simple as it used to be, we need as much entertainment at home as possible. Whether you’re more into comedy, drama or thrillers, there will certainly be something for you in the list below…

Whether you are an active or retired police officer, or even a civilian law enforcement aficionado, the following titles will be a good read for you.

Considering how primitive medicine was in 1918, as well as the fact that sophisticated police equipment was still a distant dream, it is easy to wonder how order was maintained during such a chaotic time…

“Whether it’s texting, calling, navigating, or something else, using your cellphone while driving can be dangerous. In fact, texting and driving can have the same consequences as drinking and driving: deaths and injuries. Help reduce the number of these preventable tragedies by putting down your phone—because lives depend on it. You don’t drive intoxicated, so don’t drive intexticated”

AAA has put out an extensive campaign on distracted driving that includes the campaign message, “You wouldn’t drink and drive, so why would you text and drive?”

The Kansas Department of Transportation’s Traffic Safety Section is holding a two-week seatbelt enforcement rally which will target teen drivers and their occupants. Statistics released by the Department of Transportation disclosed that Kansas lost 43 teens (ages 13 to 19) in 2012 as a result of vehicular crashes, with 74% of those teens not properly restrained. The statistic improved in 2013 with 33 teen deaths and 57% unrestrained. All but one of the unbelted passengers was ejected from the vehicle. “We continue to move the numbers in the right direction when education and enforcement are priorities of law enforcement.”