Deputies Jason Smith and Jonathan Santana allege that “The Rip” portrays them in such a way that implies “misconduct, poor judgment, and unethical behavior”
Officers stopped the vehicle during an early-morning car meetup; after initially stopping for the officers, the suspect fled, striking an officer on his left side
The names include 109 officers who died in the line of duty in 2025 and 254 officers whose sacrifices were confirmed from previous years
From the Candlelight Vigil to the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, here’s what’s planned for National Police Week 2026
The 19-year-old suspect admitted to officers that he enjoyed driving stolen cars following the crash that left a trooper with a broken leg and shoulder blade
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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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Kustom Signals serves plenty of major jurisdictions, but its flexibility and support have a lot to offer smaller ones
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Trijicon’s new optic system combines magnification, red dot for variety of needs
What began as a custom target system for a local police department has grown into a global provider of integrated shooting range solutions
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OFF DUTY
The LEOSA Reform Act would expand where current and retired officers can carry a concealed firearm
Many new restrictions will impact law enforcement officers
These single stack 9mm slimline models feature expanded magazine capacity and other upgrades from Glock’s Gen 5 releases
The Pitbull is a whole new breed of snub nose revolver as it chambers semi-automatic pistol cartridges
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No matter how much training, experience and proven good judgment you have, some people will never be comfortable with an old sheepdog being armed
For most agencies, off-duty opportunities are here to stay, but the dash for cash must be optimized to meet the mission of the department first
Dallas officer Amber Guyger had just finished a 15-hour shift when she entered an apartment she mistook as her own and shot a man she thought was an intruder
The perfect on/off-duty gun would be big enough to serve the needs of a patrol officer on the street, yet still small enough to conceal
With a proper holster and a reasonable amount of practice, a J-frame revolver can be drawn with the same speed as a duty gun
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