Rochester Officer Denny Wright was stabbed in the face by a suspect while responding to a disturbance; his lawsuit stated he was not adequately warned about the man’s documented mental health history
Legislation passed by the Senate would allow officers to extend their service until age 62, while a bill passed by the House earlier this year would allow them to serve until age 65
The death of Armando Hernandez, a 15-year Southwest ISD Police Department veteran, was ruled a suicide and Elia Zereth Hernandez’s death was ruled a homicide
Alameda County will settle a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from the Sept. 7, 2022, killing of a married couple by then Deputy Devin Williams
“I feel like I got the ship back on course from the least secure disastrous chaotic border to the most secure border this country has ever seen,” Michael Banks said
FIREARMS WEEK: ARE OFFICERS EQUIPPED FOR TODAY’S FIGHTS?
If your handgun is hungry, your response should be automatic: feed it and get back to work; here’s how to build reload skills that stand up to stress
Nearly half of respondents identified threats beyond typical handgun range as a limitation, while many pointed to optics, patrol rifles and additional training as ways to improve capability
This practical 10-point self-assessment helps agencies determine whether their firearms setup is equipped for the realities police officers face in the field
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Reducing gaps and strengthening evidence with digital solutions
Learn how AI-powered tools are improving detection, accelerating investigations and protecting vulnerable children
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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Kustom Signals serves plenty of major jurisdictions, but its flexibility and support have a lot to offer smaller ones
TimePilot helps investigators connect evidence faster, reduce backlogs and move cases forward with confidence
Trijicon’s new optic system combines magnification, red dot for variety of needs
Jim Dudley and Kunins discusses Axon’s AI innovations, real-time tools and ethical approach to empowering law enforcement
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Sergeant Justin Collins shares how the program is creating sustainable recruitment pipelines, building community trust and preparing the next generation of police officers
OFF DUTY
Current threats dictate evolving response strategies
Investing, in your mind, health or a hobby, can compound the benefit of a bonus on you, your family and others
When your spouse is in law enforcement, you’re bound to pick up some idiosyncrasies
You never truly get the full picture until you’re actually in law enforcement
Tuscaloosa Police Sgt. Ritamarie Thomason’s path to success was spurred by the 9/11 attacks, which is when she vowed to make a change in her life to become one of the helpers
Whether you carry an on-duty backup gun or an off-duty concealed carry firearm, there are hundreds of great choices
By embracing your inner creativity, you can find balance in an imbalanced life
Not all police movies and TV shows are about big-city departments — here’s a selection of those set in the small towns and wilds
Being familiar with agency policy regarding off-duty work is the first step cops must take
The #StillServing program celebrates the continued service of America’s heroes after they’ve left the armed forces
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