2014 Year in Review

From controversial trials to the monstrous surge in body cameras, 2014 was chock-full of lessons and memorable moments for law enforcement nationwide. Take a look back at some of the year's most heroic saves and other memorable incidents through the eyes of the officers who overcame them firsthand. Our expert columnists do some of their own reflecting on the year in the features below.

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Top 10 tactical tips from 2014
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During 2014 we posted hundreds of officer safety tips — here are short summaries of ten of the most interesting among them
2 troubling trends that affected officer safety in 2014
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As anti-cop zealots called for attacks on police officers on the Internet, on the streets, and even in some political quarters, there were too many tragic incidents in which officers were killed in ambush attacks
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Busting myths about collecting social-media data for criminal investigations (white paper)
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Social‑media data collection is more affordable, efficient and useful to law enforcement than you might think — especially if you automate the process
7 realistic opportunities for officer growth in 2015
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Growth is something we can all achieve regardless of what stage of your life or career you’re presently at
How to reduce roadway LODDs in 2015
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As a police professional, you should make the decision now on what type of calls or responses you’re willing to place your life at extreme risk
3 times training and body armor saved police in 2014
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As we head into 2015, remember that training and wearing your body armor are two of the greatest gifts you can give yourself and your loved ones
Celebrating 15 cops who saved lives in 2014
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If you are one of the many officers who have used these your tools and training to save a life in 2014, please consider yourself one of the many Knights of Christmas
5 Supreme Court decisions from 2014 impacting law enforcement
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The 2014 calendar brought us five significant cases which impact officers’ understanding of Fourth Amendment limits, both in its extension and restrictions
12 iconic photos that capture policing in 2014
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From trends to tragedy, the following slideshow captures a year in police headlines
12 stocking stuffers for your favorite police officer
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Show your fellow officers or LEO spouse just how much you care with a stocking stuffed with these policing essentials
Why Officer Darren Wilson wasn't indicted
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A cop may use lethal force when he or she “reasonably believes that the action is in defense of human life, including the officer's own life” and in the Ferguson incident, that’s precisely what happened
Video: Body cam refutes sexual assault claim against NM officer
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Officer’s body camera was activated during the arrest of a woman suspected of DWI – capturing the moment the woman attempted to frame him