Public safety is paramount. Ensuring our law enforcement officers have the resources and support they need is a shared responsibility. Collective bargaining, when approached with fiscal responsibility and a focus on local control, can be a valuable tool in achieving this goal. However, recent events such as the passage of H.B. 267 in Utah highlight the need for a balanced discussion on how best to support our officers and the communities they serve. Read More
Unseen Heroes
Each year during the second week of April, the law enforcement community comes together to celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, a time to recognize the invaluable role of dispatchers and operators and their contributions to the profession. The event was spearheaded in 1981 by veteran dispatcher Patricia Anderson of the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office as a way to recognize her colleagues and highlight the behind-the-scenes work of telecommunicators. Read More
“In Valor There Is Hope”
On any given day, hundreds of peace officers in the East Bay city of Alameda pass by the Alameda Police Officers Memorial before starting their shifts. The memorial garden was strategically built outside the Police Administration Building on Oak Street to remain in constant view, serving as a lasting tribute to fallen colleagues. It was thoughtfully designed to serve as both a space for public gatherings and a place for peaceful, solitary reflection. Read More