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It is our responsibility as police leaders to constantly improve our interactions with the communities we serve

A native of Phoenix, Arizona, Chief Philip L. Gonshak began his law enforcement career at the Tempe, Arizona, Police Department in 2000 before joining the Seal Beach, California, Police Department in 2007. Since joining Seal Beach, he has served as a police officer, corporal, sergeant and commander where he has had a variety of assignments in patrol, field training, special investigation, narcotics, and SWAT operator and sniper. Additionally, he served as the West County SWAT Commander prior to his promotion, a regional team that serves the cities of Seal Beach, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Los Alamitos and Westminster.

The Protecting America’s First Responders Act of 2021 would expand eligibility for benefits and address delays in processing claims

The settlement is the largest in the city’s history involving a civil rights lawsuit and the Santa Rosa Police Department

Shrewsbury Township currently relies on the New Jersey State Police to respond to its emergency calls

The plan also calls for a new $4 million bureau specifically to handle emergency responses

More than 20 states have considered bills this year to share disciplinary records of police officers, while about 20 states still largely prohibit their release

“The First Step Program” will offer individuals an opportunity to get help without the fear of arrest or having to worry about a lack of health insurance

The program would focus on recruiting people of color and women to become firefighter-paramedics and supporting them financially while they complete the academic work necessary to qualify

New York lawmakers called the bill “common-sense accountability”