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
Jury finds livestreaming operator disrupted Bay County deputies’ aerial efforts to locate suspects during 2024 incident
Two days after Mayor Ron Shinnick terminated the entire Cohutta Police Department, officials found his order violated the town charter
Detective Travis Feldner was shot twice while responding to a burglary call, 32 years after his older brother, an Idaho police officer, was killed investigating a stolen car
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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Before your next major event, learn what one of the nation’s most experienced event-planning teams wishes every agency knew
Gain insight into current federal funding trends, agency priorities and best practices for developing competitive applications
Cut through the AI hype and protect the integrity of your case
Get practical answers to the AI questions law enforcement leaders are asking right now
What Police1’s “What Cops Want” data reveal about what happens when officers are constantly playing catch-up — and what it means for performance, safety and retention
What it takes to move from fragmented casework to a more coordinated, intelligence-driven approach
Learn how modern towing workflows can cut response times and clear scenes faster
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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
State legislatures are moving to restrict this key technology — here’s how to protect it
Reflections from the National Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
TimePilot helps investigators connect evidence faster, reduce backlogs and move cases forward with confidence
WATCH NOW
By maintaining a positive attitude and embracing unique skills, Gasparini explains how female officers can excel throughout their careers
OFF DUTY
In order to survive and thrive in the law enforcement culture, my husband felt he could not afford to be vulnerable
How does your style preference show what city you’re meant to patrol? Take our quiz to find out.
The Seventh Circuit’s findings on an off-duty, officer-involved shooting are valuable and relevant to police officers in all jurisdictions
Throwing a duty belt over your plainclothes is not always tactically sound; these products offer a more stealthy approach to carrying your gear
It can be hard for a cop to know when it is time to retire – especially when they still love the job
It’s a challenge to carry a pistol without a belt and traditional holster, but there are solutions
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Try the three moves described here by a fellow LEO to build strength and avoid injury
Captain Michael Howell reflects on the moments that shaped him as a law enforcement officer over his 23-year career
Whether you tell your spouse or significant other a little or a lot about your work, the one secret you can’t keep is how stressed you are
CrossFit is a high-intensity fitness program that can improve physical conditioning and versatility, both of which improve police performance
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