Kim Desmond stood before a classroom full of Denver police recruits and offered a few pointers for when they hit the streets in late October. “Smile; don’t look like you’re mad because I ...

The Special Needs Information Program is a tool to help Upper Valley police be better prepared when responding to calls. Our Adam Sullivan explains how it aims to help a vulnerable population.

Those with special needs are entitled to the same care as others during a disaster. When you first hear the term "special needs" in emergency planning, you may think of senior citizens or someone ...

Still, while 41% of Sanford’s population is white, 57% of its police officers are. The city is 26% Black; the force is 14% Black. The agency’s police are 25% Hispanic, roughly in line with the ...