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National Police Week occurs every May 15th. It became a national holiday back in 1962, when President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Police Week. Every year the President delivers the keynote address. This year, that did not happen. 

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The Fort Wayne Police Department Bike Patrol Unit was formally created in 2013. At that time officers patrolled the downtown area on bicycles and Segways during the warmer months. In 2019, the Unit implemented a year-round program the downtown[...]

Many communities across the country are trying to come up with solutions to curb homelessness. Often times, community members tend to think it is the role of law enforcement to address rampant homelessness, but that is not the case. Here[...]

It seems like every other news cycle there is a story that pops up about imposter police officers trying to lure people, particularly women, during "traffic stops." If you are pulled over and something doesn't feel right, there are multiple[...]

These days more and more of us are spending extended periods of time online and on social media. Drug dealers are no exception. Drug dealers are going digital and have figured out how to exploit the internet to peddle drugs,[...]

When it comes to different positions within law enforcment, promotions and rankings don't operate like your typical career. When it comes to the Fort Wayne Police Department and many law enforcement organizations, positions sound more like military positions and rankings[...]

Since 2011 Procedural Justice has been a positive movement when it comes to how the community perceives the Fort Wayne Police Department in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Procedural Justice is the idea of fairness in the processes of resolving disputes involving[...]

There is much debate over weed and whether or not it is a gateway drug. There is also much debate over whether or not it should be legalized. Today we get the perspective of a law enforcement officer who has[...]

We all say, "It will never happen to my kid." Yet, we hear stories all to often about children overdosing on drugs. The reality is we live in an age where Americans are quick to look for ways[...]

Using a drone as a first responder is not an entirely new concept, but it is a relatively new program for the Fort Wayne Police Department. Despite public misconception, the drones will not be used for surveillance or random[...]

Officers have been making a lot of headlines lately for excessive use of force. Particularly in Memphis, Missouri and Michigan. So when is use of force justified? And what kind of punishment does a Police Officer face[...]

Police Chaplaincy is a ministry of compassion, presence, and prayer set within the dangerous world of law enforcement.  12 active chaplains currently volunteer their assistance. Police Chaplains serve the officers and civilian personnel of the Fort Wayne Police[...]

Whether we admit it or not, we have all gone over the speed limit a time or two. For some of us unlucky ones, we have received multiple tickets for our transgressions and yet, we have all been let off[...]

Being a coroner is often not a profession that many people talk about and though it may be a challenging job, someone has to do it. Some days include crime scene investigations with other days are spent reviewing documents and[...]

Ever since the release of Paul Pelosi's dispatch call, it seems there are more questions than answers regarding what led up to the heinous attack that occurred inside his San Francisco home.  

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Have you ever wondered what happens to a body after a person dies? Body farms have a lot of answers to that question. Only a handful of states have body farms, but the ones that do, also have a subset[...]

When it comes to policing, "pursuit reviews" are not often a topic that comes to mind. However, pursuit reviews are one of the many administrative duties that leaders within police departments need to conduct. Pursuit reviews ensure officers are following[...]

Despite a lot of challenges and unpredictable events taking place in 2022, there is still a lot to look forward to as we start to walk into 2023.

Fort Wayne Police Chief Steve Reed is back[...]

2022 was another year full of unpredictable events for everyone, including officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department. From challenges to accomplishments, Police Chief Steve Reed is taking a look back at the FWPD in 2022.

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'Tis the season for holiday crimes. Every year the holiday season sees an increase in robberies, thefts, scams, and incidents involving impaired driving. 

To try and keep this uptick in crime from stealing your holiday cheer[...]

The legalization of marijuana continues to be a hot topic as we recently saw the President pardon thousands of folks with federal marijuana possession charges. Because this topic tends to be controversial we are sticking with our "Pot Talk" series. 

The legalization of marijuana is a hot topic as we recently saw the President pardon thousands of folks with federal marijuana possession charges. Because this topic tends to be controversial we are continuing our "Pot Talk" series. 

When it comes[...]

The legalization of marijuana is a hot topic as we recently saw the President pardon thousands of folks with federal marijuana possession charges. Because this topic tends to be controversial we are continuing our "Pot Talk" series. 

When it comes[...]

The legalization of marijuana is a hot topic as we recently saw the President pardon people with federal marijuana possession charges. Because this topic tends to be controversial we are kicking off a brand new series called "Pot Talk." 

When[...]

The legalization of marijuana is a hot topic as we recently saw the President pardon people with federal marijuana possession charges. Because this topic tends to be controversial we are kicking off a brand new series called "Pot Talk." 

When[...]

Everyone meet Tinsley. He is the newest addition to the Fort Wayne Police Department’s Officer Wellness and Community Relations Programs. The therapy dog program has taken about three years for the FWPD to complete, but having the right dog,[...]

Across the country new laws go into effect every year. Here in Indiana, new laws go into effect every July. With the new laws, comes the need for law enforcement to learn how they work. Learning how they work requires[...]

One big impact of the defend the police movement has been the growing lack of respect for police. Unfortunately this rhetoric is giving police officers a negative connotation in much of American society. 

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Plain and simple, police departments across the county cannot afford soft-on-crime policies. As more and more states move toward some of these polices, like Illinois, police officers are finding that leniency only makes criminals more dangerous and civilians less[...]

In honor of National Police Woman Day on September 12th, today is all about women in policing. 

Women make up just 12% of the law enforcement officers in the country and 3% of police leadership. In an effort to[...]

The DEA is attempting to bring awareness to a new drug called “rainbow fentanyl” or rainbow “fent.” As kids are returning back to school, the DEA wants parents to know this drug is being disguised to look like Flintstone vitamins,[...]

Guns and knives are in a lot of homes. They also seem to make their way into a lot of schools and unfortunately both can present very real dangers to our kids. Whether you own one of these weapons or[...]

It is estimated that between 15,000 and 50,000 women and children are forced into sexual slavery in the United States every year. That number varies widely as it is very difficult to research. However, what we do know is that[...]

As back to school season is upon us, getting our kiddos back to school safely, should be the number one priority. Cross guards are essential to ensuring that happens. Currently there is a crossing guard shortage plaguing many communities around[...]

The recent death of Elwood Police Officer, Noah Shahnavaz, has a lot of folks questioning: “How can we better protect our men and women in blue?”

24-year-old Officer Shahanavaz was shot and killed during a “routine” traffic stop in Madison[...]

"Experience is wisdom." That is the valuable lesson Sofia Rosales-Scatena, Captain with the Fort Wayne Police Department and one of your hosts here on Unholstered, learned recently while getting tactical training in Montana. 

Sofia recently shipped out for a[...]