2013 Year in Review

From triumphs to tragedies, 2013 was full of significant lessons for both Police1 and law enforcement nationwide. Take a look back at the year's most memorable incidents through the perspective of the officers involved and our expert columnists. Be sure to check out our most influential photos and videos from 2013.

Sort by:

Why one cop carries 145 rounds of ammo on the job
–

Before the call that changed Sergeant Timothy Gramins’ life forever, he typically carried 47 rounds of handgun ammunition on his person while on duty
2013 in Review: Law enforcement fatalities dip to lowest level in six decades
–

33 officers killed in firearms-related incidents is fewest since 1887
Sponsored content

On-Demand Webinar: Cultivating an Engaged Team: Strategies and techniques to support positive morale in law enforcement
–

Utility

How agencies can build morale to positively impact retention, job satisfaction and more.
2013 in Review: 5 observations on the past year
–

Two news events — the Dorner incident and the Boston Marathon bombing — and three things that came up during my own ongoing training stand out in my memory as having been particularly instructive
2013 in Review: SCOTUS decisions, from dogs to Katz
–

The U.S. Supreme Court’s continuing protection of property rights in 2013
The '12 Knights' of Christmas 2013
–

Law enforcement knights like you make a positive difference in your communities every day
2013 in Review: The Conspiracy of Safety, three years on
–

What does the idea of ‘Not Today’ mean to law enforcement officers? We asked, you answered
2013 in Review: Keeping our cynical side at bay at year's end
–

Here are a few suggestions for staying optimistic during the often-difficult season of “happy” holidays and New Year’s resolutions
10 Most inspiring police photos of 2013
–

#slideshow { list-style: none; color: #000000 } #slideshow span { display: none } #wrapper-inner { width: 595px; margin: 00px auto;/* display: none*/ } #wrapper-inner * { margin: 0; padding: 0 } #f...
2013 in Review: 3 New Year's commitments any cop can make
–

Resolutions are so easily broken – we need a new word for changes we will commit to making
2013 in Review: Below 100 and the Boston Bombing
–

From the violence at the Marathon to the loss of peacemaker Nelson Mandela, this was a watershed year
2013 in Review: 12 stories that capture the essence of police work
–

From hostage situations to drugged-up lunatics to little lost teddy bears, it’s all in a day’s work
Video: Drunk suspect pulls loaded gun in back of squad
–

Surveillance video shows the man pull a revolver from his pants and struggle with it before the officers notice