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Sheriffs' Association of Texas would like to honor the following who have recently passed. Former...

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Awards, accolades and honors around the state

Fall 2020 SAT Scholarship recipient Congratulations to Kayce N. Ivey, a Fall 2020 SAT Scholarship recipient....

source: SAT

Former Crane County sheriff dies with COVID-19

A former sheriff in Crane County has died after battling the Coronavirus. According to a post from the Crane County Sheriff's Office, former Sheriff Danny Simmons died Thursday morning.

source: KMID-TV

Child dies after tractor accident in Caldwell County

A child died at the hospital after being hurt in a tractor accident Wednesday morning, according to the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office said it got a call at 11:37 a.m. about the accident from an address on Rhodes Lane. The area is about 16 minutes...

source: KXAN-TV

$1.7 million of cocaine seized by Fayette County Narcotics K-9 unit during traffic stop

Fayette County Sheriff's Office has reported that on Jan. 12 during a traffic stop, 15 bricks of cocaine were discovered in a compartment built into the vehicle's dash. Priscilla Hernandez, 51, of Weslaco was arrested for...

source: KBTX-TV

Webb County Sheriff's Office seizes more than 600 pounds of drugs during traffic stop

A routine traffic stop leads to the discovery of more than 600 pounds of drugs. The incident happened last Wednesday when Webb County sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic stop on a Dodge Caravan that was traveling Highway 83 with temporary plates.

source: KGNS-TV

Dark days ahead for law enforcement

Dark days lie ahead for law enforcement. LE will continue to be blamed for society’s ills and mistakes. Why? Because LE is the arm of government that is out on the streets interfacing with the public on a daily basis. No other government agency has that task or, more...

source: Calibre Press

Data: New facial-recognition technology can accurately identify travelers wearing masks 96% of the time

New facial-recognition technology can now identify airline passengers wearing face masks a majority of the time, according to new data from the US Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate....

source: Business Insider

Improving police training: Should we change subject matter or teaching methods?

More training. More hours. More PowerPoints. More time away from the streets and numbing the seats. More consultant fees. More unproven curricula. More public relations theatre for press releases. How should police trainers and...

source: Police1

Biometric testing for police officers: Using technology to change culture

Law enforcement agencies require strict pre-employment physical fitness requirements. These standards must also be improved during a recruit's time in the police academy.

source: Police1

'I've got your 6': Texas woman starts initiative to show support for police

After recent moments of division in the country, a Texas woman has found a way to thank police officers all across the nation and remind them why they are appreciated. The initiative called “I’ve got your 6,” stemmed...

source: KTVT-TV

Funeral held for Harris County sheriff's sergeant who died in motorcycle crash

Funeral services for Sgt. Bruce Watson, a 20-year veteran of the Harris County Sheriff's Office who died in a motorcycle crash earlier this month, were being held Jan. 12. Watson, who previously served in the U.S. Army, died Jan....

source: Houston Chronicle

13 tips for happier law enforcement families

During a conference on "Understanding and Supporting the Law Enforcement Family," Dr. James Reese, a sought-after speaker and expert on stress and trauma, shared 13 tips for getting better in tune with your family and preventing them from becoming victims of your law enforcement...

source: Calibre Press

Video: Does foot placement matter in firearms training?

In this video, firearms trainer Michelle Cerino discusses why firearms training doesn't need to focus on foot positioning.

source: Police 1

Watch important program broadcasts following the release of the 2020 Law Enforcement Officers Fatalities Report

On Monday, January 11, 2021, the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum will release its proprietary detailed report on all line-of-duty deaths in 2020. Following the release of the report, as part of the...

source: National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum

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In memory of ...

Awards, accolades and honors around the state

Former Crane County sheriff dies with COVID-19

Child dies after tractor accident in Caldwell County

$1.7 million of cocaine seized by Fayette County Narcotics K-9 unit during traffic stop

Webb County Sheriff's Office seizes more than 600 pounds of drugs during traffic stop

Dark days ahead for law enforcement

Data: New facial-recognition technology can accurately identify travelers wearing masks 96% of the time

Improving police training: Should we change subject matter or teaching methods?

Biometric testing for police officers: Using technology to change culture

'I've got your 6': Texas woman starts initiative to show support for police

Funeral held for Harris County sheriff's sergeant who died in motorcycle crash

13 tips for happier law enforcement families

Video: Does foot placement matter in firearms training?

Watch important program broadcasts following the release of the 2020 Law Enforcement Officers Fatalities Report

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