Top Law Enforcement Blogs

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Updated September 18, 2020

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Law enforcement blogs are a great source of information for aspiring police officers to gain insights into what it is like to be a law enforcement officer. The following law enforcement blogs have been selected because they provide valuable information for individuals who are interested in becoming a police officer which can be facilitated by earning a law enforcement degree.

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  • Just a Cop - Brian Cain is a Sergeant and Law Enforcement Chaplain at Holly Springs Police Department in Georgia. At his blog Just a Cop, Brian offers a unique perspective on the world of policing including discussion of faith in law enforcement.
  • Improving Police - Retired Police Chief and author David Couper shares insights from over 30 years of working in law enforcement and provides ideas on how police departments can help improve American society.
  • 10-8 Double A - Double A is a beat cop who also works part time on the SWAT team. At 10-8, Double A sheds light on what it is like to work in law enforcement through stories of working in the field.
  • Riding in the Squad with Christ - A blog from the prospective of a Christian police officer who discusses faith and law enforcement.
  • Cop in the Hood - A blog by Harvard-educated sociologist Peter Moskos, who became a cop in a tough Baltimore neighborhood and wrote a book about his experience.
  • Walking the Social Media Beat - Tim Burrows is a Road Sergeant with the Toronto Police Service and author of Walking the Social Media Beat where he writes about how law enforcement agencies can effectively use social media as a communication tool.
  • Bad Luck Detective - This blog has an excellent 20-part series of posts that describe what it is like to attend a police academy.
  • Officer Smith - A California police officer with 10 years of experience shares stories and thoughts.
  • Covered Law Enforcement - Covered Law Enforcement shares experiences and insights into a police career from the Christian perspective of a Tennessee police officer.
  • Cops Alive - Provides information and strategies to help police officers successfully survive their careers.
  • Police Mental Health - An interesting and informative blog that discusses the psychology and mental aspects of police work.
  • The Boogie Man is My Friend - A female veteran cop who recounts insightful and uncensored conversations while on duty.
  • From Cop to Mom and the Words In Between - A retired cop discusses life after the badge.
  • Discover Policing - This blog has excellent articles that provide insights and information on becoming a police officer including expert interviews and useful information on the different career paths within law enforcement.
  • Tales from a Graveyard Dog - A veteran police officer provides fascinating stories and commentary about working the graveyard shift.
  • The Things Worth Believing In - A blog discussing police work with a focus on the technical aspects such as choosing the right holster, searching a structure, and weapon skills. A great series of posts called Tactical Preschool provides over 60 lessons that explain police tactics.
  • Cop Thoughts - A cop shares his thoughts on his interactions with people breaking the law and working in law enforcement.
  • A Tenderfoot in Tombstone - A police officer provides a first-hand account of responding to calls in Texas.
  • A Police Wife - If you ever wondered what it is like for the spouse of a police officer, this blog by the wife of a new officer is highly recommended.
  • Positive LEO - A blog sharing positive, lighthearted and inspirational stories about law enforcement officers.
  • If you got stopped...you deserved it - An inside look into the life of a motorcycle cop in California.
  • Dead Investigations - A detective in the Major Crimes Unit gives us an inside and humorous look at investigating murders and dealing with death.
  • Sgt Says - Written by a reserve police 30 years experience in military, police, and private security who shares officer safety tips, news, crime bulletins, training, firearms information.
  • Cop n' Attitude - A cop provides an up close and entertaining look at working the streets.
  • Press Hard 3 Copies - A motor officer in North California tells entertaining stories about patrolling the roads.
  • The Enforcer's Notebook - A cop shares observations and stories about police work.
  • Blue Sheepdog - Provides information and training for law enforcement officers including weapons safety and survival tips.
  • Second City Cop - A Chicago city cop shares his thoughts on police issues in this award winning blog.
  • Think Different - A Commander with the Aurora Police Department in Illinois discusses law enforcement issues on this blog.
  • The Squad Room - This educational blog discusses interesting police topics including new police technology, books, and information about detective work.
  • I Aim to Misbehave - A military veteran who blogs frequently about life as a police officer.

International Police Blogs

  • The Duty Sgt - A police officer in the UK shares detailed stories of eventful calls and how he reacts to different situations.
  • Response Plod - This fascinating police blog from the UK discusses interesting calls and insights into police work.
  • Which End Bites - A well-written blog by a dog handler that shares opinions about police related topics and police dog news.
  • Sergeant Simon - Sergeant Simon provides thought provoking discussion on the state of law enforcement.
  • The Thinking Policeman - Lex Ferenda is a police inspector who discusses crime and punishment, recent police issues, and shares some stories from the field in this thoughtful blog.
  • Police Inspector Blog - One of the most popular police blogs in the United Kingdom, Inspector Gadget provides insights and commentary on the state of the police profession in the UK.

Honorable Mention

  • Behind the Blue Line - Sandra Glendinning, a veteran police officer in Vancouver, Canada shares her observations and stories from her experiences in the field.
  • Detective Chief Inspector Mark Payne - A detective in England provides commentary on his job and his day to day experiences.
  • The Modern Knight - A Deputy Chief of Field Operations in Chicago discusses police issues and why police officers are the modern day equivalent to knights.
  • Ten-8 - A military veteran tells detailed stories of working his second career as a police officer.
  • Raindogblue - These short and poetic blog posts and artistic photos provide great insight into police work.
  • Police Quest -A blog about one man's quest to fulfill his dream of becoming a cop.
  • Houston Police Department Recruiting Blog - Officer McCoy discusses police recruiting and insights into training.
  • Glock N' Cuffs - A 27-year veteran police officer shares accounts of working in law enforcement.
  • The Director's Desk -The Police Chief in Lincoln Nebraska discusses police issues, crime, and the job of being police chief.

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