On Thursday August 21, 2008 U.S. District Judge Gary A. Feese issued a ruling requiring LAPD officers working in specialized units submit reports fully disclosing their personal finances along with the personal holdings of any family member living in the household, law enforcement or not.  read more...

There have been many references to the “thin blue line”. What is it and why does it exist? Is it the line of police officers that prevents civilized society from descending into chaos? Is it the brotherhood of the profession? Is it the bond of police officers us versus them? Or is it a symbol, an oath taken very seriously among most police officers? Is it a negative term used by citizens, against the police who, they believe, cover up the criminal activity of their fellow police officers? Does it symbolize our business representing each of us who daily protect our citizens?  read more...

A detective rating ceremony was held on July 2, 2008 at the Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society 434-438 Hyde Park Avenue Roslindale, MA 02031. The ceremony was attended by more than 150 friends, family and members of the Boston Police Department. Badge pinning and oath of office was conducted by Commissioner Edward F. Davis. The following Detectives were rated: Timothy M. Horan (Sergeant Detective), Paul J. Bercume, Ivan A. Bermejo, David R. Cataldo, John F. Hynes, David O'Sullivan and Molwyn A. Shaw.

Chuck Canterbury, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, today announced the organization's endorsement of Senator John S. McCain III for the office of President.
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