The police staffing challenge has plagued agencies across the country for years. After 9/11, a more expansive role for law enforcement was needed within communities, leading to the need for more officers. However, since the mid to late 2000s, the numbers have taken a downturn. Police staffing shortages have unfortunately become the norm. Trends By […]
The use of Body Worn Cameras (BWCs) by police in the USA is legislated on a state-by-state basis. For this reason, any department looking to implement a BWC program needs to know where it stands in relation to local laws. For your reference, below you will find a list of states with legislation relating to […]
The overall lifestyle of policing can come with physical and mental strains that are sometimes unseen, often unspoken, and can often go untreated. What can be done to counter this?
Recent surveys have shown that around half of Americans say that they want more spending on police in their area. Read this article to find out the details.
This article discusses why many officers take it upon themselves to also formally study a martial art, and the advantages of a few of the best martial arts for police work.
As soon as they finish training and put on the uniform, police officers’ main responsibilities include serving their community, protecting the most vulnerable people and, above all else, saving lives.
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.
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.
