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Houston Chronicle
Nearly 50 people were arrested in central Texas in connection with prostitution charges. Police used websites like Craigslist and Backpage to lure out potential "Johns" and pimps. The 47 suspects were arrested between Jan. 7 and Feb. 4 as part of the 15th National Johns Suppression Initiative. McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamara said his office had the sixth-most arrests among police departments in the nation during the initiative.
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San Antonio Express-News
A yearlong undercover investigation into a suspected narcotics operation in Central Texas resulted in 23 arrests, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. Deputies launched "Operation Ice Storm" in October of 2016, using undercover officers to identify methamphetamine dealers in the area rather than street level users, according to a news release. The investigation revealed the dealers were peddling black tar heroin along with methamphetamine. Deputies also discovered that several suspects were affiliated with the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas, according to the release.
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By Bambi Majumdar
 Fairborn, Ohio, recently became the first city to test Air Force Research Lab-developed technology for police and firefighting services. This new technology aims to separate radio chatter from the greater noise and aims to help first responders monitor and manage emergency situations better. It phases out the chaos and hones in on keywords. This is one instance of emerging technology in police work that is surfacing across the nation.
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KSAT-TV
San Antonio's top area law enforcement officials put pen to paper recently to recognize the hard work of those who keep child abusers off the streets.
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar and Bexar County District Attorney Nico LaHood joined members of Childsafe to sign a multidisciplinary team protocol.
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U.S. Department of Justice
Attorney General Jeff Sessions and law enforcement partners announced the largest coordinated sweep of elder fraud cases in history. The cases involve more than 250 defendants from around the globe who victimized more than a million Americans, most of whom were elderly. The cases include criminal, civil, and forfeiture actions across more than 50 federal districts.
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Critical task model policies available to all county law enforcement operations through the TAC Risk Management Pool help reduce liability risks and lower claims exposure. MORE
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KVUE-TV
Starting Sunday, Austin Police Officers will see an increase in their paychecks.
The Austin City Council voted 10-1 on Thursday, Feb. 15, to restore most of the stipends officers used to receive under the city's contract with the police association.
Back in December, the council rejected a five-year, $82 million renewal of the city's labor contract with the Austin Police Association. At the time, some members said the deal was too costly and lacked transparency.
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PoliceOne.com
Some law enforcement agencies are making use of UAS to photograph and process crime scenes, assist with search and rescue operations, and help with other emergencies. This video highlights the functionality of UAS and offers tips to consider when standing up a UAS program.
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By Bob Kowalski
 Emerging terminology has crept into the workout lexicon for coaches, trainers and teachers with news of a dangerous condition that can affect athletes. Rhabdomyolysis, which causes damaged and possibly toxic muscle fibers to enter the bloodstream, got noticed recently when two Nebraska football players were hospitalized. "Rhabdo," as it's often called, until recently was widely considered an affliction of intense or extreme workouts such as CrossFit or spin classes.
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Law Officer
As a profession, we have a duty and responsibility to learn from the sacrifices of others. Too many officers have lost their lives in the pursuit of justice due to the tactics they employ and, in some cases, the tactics they fail to employ. It is time we say, "Enough!" It is time we have courageous leaders step forward and admit what we are currently doing is not working.
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