Columns

Roll Call columnist will be the featured speaker at ‘Policing in the 21st Century’ forum May 23 in Brookfield

Rettke: The sacrifice of being a first responder often trickles down to their families. So today, we say "Thank you" to first responders throughout our DeKalb County communities, and thank you also to the families for all the ways you put service before self.

The police response to the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas, was the worst police tactical response to a school shooting in the nation, says former Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel

What are your rights when pulled over by police? Tom Weitzel explains.

Never hesitate to call 911 when you observe suspicious activity

Many emerging technologies make a big difference in law enforcement’s ability to effectively conduct investigations and swiftly catch offenders.

Roll Call columnist Tom Weitzel outlines the rules for firearm safety

Police officers have many needs that, if met, would help them improve their performance in 2024

Former Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel will participate in a panel discussion and the pros and cons of the SAFE-T Act in Brookfield in January.

Follow these simple steps to avoid being victimized while holiday shopping

Too often, hit-and-run cases are not given a high priority.

Keeping neighborhoods safe requires a crime prevention strategy, not the ‘same old policing’

Do you feel safe? Many Americans are asking that very question

In the hierarchy of fave elements to photograph, fire can certainly go toe to toe with water.

Swatting is a dangerous activity that jeopardizes law enforcement's ability to respond to real emergencies.