While activists call for redirecting police funding, overtime compensation can exceed cities’ budgeted amounts. Sometimes officers are paid in comp time.

Fees from phone bills only cover about three-quarters of the costs to operate the nation's call centers; states and cities scramble to cover the rest.

Some first responders are focusing on their mental well-being so they can respond more compassionately to those they serve.

Is policing 'public? Is it private? Or is it some mix of the two?' study's author asks.

These 100 recruits are mostly men. They’re racially diverse. All started their training before the shootings that rocked Dallas.

Murders in Baton Rouge and Dallas have cities increasing protection for police officers.