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The Hidden Truth in Policing: More Officers Die By Suicide Than Any Other Cause
Confronted with the suicides of two police friends, a parental and police leadership structure that failed him, David Berez found a way to survive--and to thrive. His secrets are unveiled.

Insanity! A Texas Judge Allows an Accused Cop Killer to be Released from Jail
The accused cop killer is charged with firing dozens of shots into the undercover vehicle occupied by Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda. He is now out of jail, awaiting trial for capital murder.

"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of Philadelphia Police Officer Charles Cassidy
A rash of shootings directed at Philadelphia police officers in 2007 led one officer to conclude, "The drug dealer is a more respected person on the street than the police."

"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of New York City Deputy Isaac Smith
His death in 1792 was once thought to be the first law enforcement fatality in U.S. history, but then researchers discovered two others who died even sooner.

"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of NYPD Officer Charles Davis and his brother-in-law, VA Police Officer Ronald Hearn
Two police officers were shot and killed eight years apart--Angela Davis lost both her brother and her husband.

Episode 2 - Heroes Behind the Badge Podcast: ‘Shot 5 Times: A Police Officer's Survival Story’
Discover the incredible survival story of Officer Jimmy Kuzak, shot 5 times in the line of duty and his remarkable journey to becoming a competitive shooter. In this powerful episode of Heroes Behind the Badge, Jimmy shares his story of resilience and determination.

"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of D.C. Metropolitan Police Officer James Madison McGee, Jr.
n a horrible case of mistaken identity 30 years ago this month, a Washington, D.C. police officer was shot and killed by one of his own colleagues.

"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of Skagit (WA) Sheriff's Deputy Anne Jackson
A crazed killer took the lives of six people during a murderous rampage in 2008. One of the victims was a 40-year-old deputy who had previously tried to help the mentally ill man and his family.

Policemag.com Guest Editorial: Shame on President Biden for Going Easy on Cop Killers
As he left the White House, the 46th president of the United States granted clemency and sentence commutations to men who killed law enforcement professionals.

Law Enforcement Today: It's about time: Public support shifts from defund police to pro-police policies nationwide
Originally written by Craig Floyd, founding CEO of Citizens Behind the Badge, for the Dailey Signal. Republished with permission.
If there was any doubt left, last [year's] elections sealed the deal. The nationwide experiment labeled “Defund the Police” was an abject failure.

Citizens Behind the Badge and founder, Craig Floyd, featured on Officer.com
Anyone who has been involved in law enforcement or has attended Police Week in Washington, D.C., may be familiar with the name Craig Floyd. He founded the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) in 1984 alongside U.S. Representative Mario Biaggi (D-NY)

Former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund reflects on Jan. 6 in new podcast
Sund discusses intelligence gaps, officer resilience and key takeaways in the new series “Heroes Behind the Badge”

Press Release: FORMER CAPITOL POLICE CHIEF SHARES ALL ABOUT JANUARY 6 RIOT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FORMER CAPITOL POLICE CHIEF SHARES ALL ABOUT JANUARY 6 RIOT
Steven Sund discusses his book, Courage Under Fire, in a new police podcast

Citizens Behind the Badge Response to Pardons for Those Who Attacked Police on January 6th
People who assault police officers need to be held fully accountable for their actions and serve their full sentences.

"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of Bureau of Indian Affairs Officers Jack and Creighton Spencer
After losing her husband, Jack, and son, Creighton, to line of duty deaths three years apart, Lancy Kay Spencer lobbied for "Peace Officers Memorial Day" to become a national holiday.

CBB Founder and CEO, Craig Floyd featured in Hangar Z Podcast interview from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in DC
CBB Founder and CEO, Craig Floyd featured in Hangar Z Podcast interview

Editorial in Law Enforcement Today agrees with CBB founder Craig Floyd that the "defund the police" movement was a failure.
Editorial in Law Enforcement Today agrees with CBB founder Craig Floyd that the "defund the police" movement was a failure.

"Heroes Live Forever" - the story of the deadliest day in Federal law enforcement history
Thirty years ago, a terrorist bombing in Oklahoma City claimed the lives of eight Federal law enforcement agents--it was the deadliest day in Federal law enforcement history

The failure of ‘defund the police’ -Newsmax Interview with CBB founder and CEO Craig Floyd
For those who might have missed it, here is a link to last week's Newsmax interview with CBB founder and CEO Craig Floyd, who discussed his op-ed about the shift from "defund the police" to pro-police policies nationwide. Finally, some good news to report!

"Heroes Live Forever" - the deadliest days in law enforcement history
Until 9/11, the deadliest day in law enforcement history occurred in Milwaukee when nine officers were killed by a bomb that was brought to police headquarters by a young boy on a bike