‘He wanted us to kill him': Former Ala. deputy holds wife, baby hostage before fatally shooting self
Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson was able to negotiate the safe release of the hostages just moments before the shooting
President Donald Trump said his administration has prioritized public safety and supported tougher penalties for those who kill police officers
The Marine veteran and a Massachusetts State Police trooper shot the suspect, stopping him from firing shots in the middle of Cambridge’s Memorial Drive
The officers said Clawson’s decision to reject a contract with Flock Safety removes a tool used to identify suspects, locate stolen vehicles and support investigations
When Oxnard Police officers ordered the man to drop the machete, he flipped over a table and ran toward an officer; he also cut a K-9’s mouth during his arrest
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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Practical patrol guidance for using pepper projectile systems to increase compliance, improve team coordination and reduce risk during high-stakes standoffs.
How stolen vehicles move seamlessly across international lines
Reducing gaps and strengthening evidence with digital solutions
Learn how AI-powered tools are improving detection, accelerating investigations and protecting vulnerable children
Proven approaches to reduce fentanyl overdose risk and protect staff and inmates
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
From breast cancer to mental health, awareness badges create powerful connections between officers and their communities
Trijicon’s new optic system combines magnification, red dot for variety of needs
WATCH NOW
Matt Walsh discusses how the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is using data collection, peer-driven support programs and trauma therapy to save lives in the law enforcement community
OFF DUTY
In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss the need for officers to know when it’s time to pull the pin
Here’s how to most efficiently wreck a solid, loving relationship, get that starter marriage out of the way, and cast a pall over your next few relationships
Unresolved stress inhibits our performance and judgement, which makes it an immediate survival issue, not just a long-term one
It is critical that departments help officers develop an effective exit strategy from a police career
It’s not about being paranoid, it’s about being prepared
Securing your home to keep your family safe requires mostly time, clear thinking and practice, not a large expenditure of funds
Select a bug out bag that matches your load out gear, skill, experience and local conditions
Here are four considerations if you’re thinking about business ownership after retirement
There are many factors other than pay that determine whether an officer chooses to stay with or leave an agency
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