A vehicle that was traveling south on a freeway lost control and crossed the center cable barrier, striking Trooper Vernon Brake’s vehicle as he was driving northbound
The ruling comes after officers continued a stop and searched a car after learning the suspected headlight violation was unfounded
The former Fountain Valley PD officer has been charged with felony grand theft for allegedly submitting fraudulent timecards for traffic court appearances he never attended
The men were recorded speaking about how many people they aimed to kill and saying they would “just start attacking police”
The man threatened the clerk with a replica gun, forcing him to make a 911 call; when Jacksonville officers arrived, he ran out of the gas station with the gun raised
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Lessons from agencies mastering real-time collaboration under pressure
How to evaluate and select the right technology to streamline operations and transform first responder efficiency
How law enforcement is strengthening defenses against evolving aerial risks
Turn fragmented systems into seamless collaboration during critical incidents
Turn vehicle motion data into actionable investigative insights
Enhance interagency coordination with shared, real-time digital assets
Learn how agencies are experiencing immediate ROI from smarter asset management
Master the critical skills, tactical strategies and interagency coordination needed to respond effectively to active shooter incidents
Turn challenges into opportunities: Leadership strategies for modern public safety
Expert strategies for optimizing your Drone as First Responder program as it scales, from staffing and policy to technology integration and community engagement
A crisis call just dropped. You’re first on scene. What do you do?
Get the insights, expert advice and tools to help your agency score big on grants
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
What happens between the alert and the response — and why leadership decisions made early matter
What the data and the field reveal about where agencies lose candidates and how to keep them
How intelligence-led operations help agencies stay ahead of evolving threats at large-scale events in 2026 and beyond
Vehicles
As demonstrations persist, a new lock can help protect the valuable and dangerous contents of police vehicles in the crossfire
How to navigate JAG funding and build stronger, more competitive grant applications
This milestone makes it the most integrated Drone as First Responder system in the world
Digitizing inspections and audits to improve readiness and reduce manual work
As shields are used more often in dynamic, high-risk incidents, agencies are reexamining how testing standards reflect real-world threats and officer safety
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This episode uses side mount to highlight awareness, balance and posture as foundational skills for ground control — regardless of size
OFF DUTY
A weekly 15-minute training habit can mean the difference between life and death
Specialized training targets unique circumstances of off-duty concealed carry
Training prepares you for the job, but not for the personal decisions that could derail your future in law enforcement
Firearms instructor Todd Fletcher went from a competitive power lifter to a retiree managing pre-diabetes and high blood pressure, showing the impact of shift work on wellness
From smartwatches to hydration, here are four mission-ready picks to help you build strength, regulate stress and stay fit for the job — and for life
Score discounted duty gear, workout tools and everyday essentials July 8-11 with our curated list of budget-friendly buys
These reflections on the policing industry, written by officers themselves, shed light on the profession through compelling stories, lived experiences and sharp observation
The series offers a window into the experiences of first responders through the use of real stories from real law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMTs
Save on duty gear from the Officer Store, Vertx, ExpertVoice and Vertx, as well as a Tractor Supply everyday recognition for first responders
Summer is great for a lot of activities, but sometimes the heat can put a damper on your workout ambitions
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