After a Pennsylvania officer left his PD to appear on the reality TV show “Love Island,” Police1 readers weighed in on whether officers who leave shortly after being hired should reimburse agencies for taxpayer-funded training
The NYPD reported four people shot or stabbed and 10 police officers attacked, with one punched in the face and another hit with a glass bottle
The city of Willows filed a lawsuit to get more time to negotiate a contract with the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office after the agency said it would stop service after June 30
Video shows the suspect vehicle jumping a curve and accelerating in the direction of an officer standing back from the roadside
A video from the encounter shows the man confronting officers and arguing with them before pulling a gun from his waistband and firing shots
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Proven approaches to reduce fentanyl overdose risk and protect staff and inmates
Reduce investigative delays by connecting officers, analysts and investigators in real time
Leaders from the San Francisco Police Department and Fairfax County Police Department share how real time information centers, drones and data are transforming daily operations
Understand how grant funding can help you invest in technologies that improve security, compliance and officer productivity
Digitizing inspections and audits to improve readiness and reduce manual work
When your agency is first on scene, you are first on the survival clock
Practical strategies for leaders and recruiters to build staffing stability
How New Orleans aligns police, fire and EMS before, during and after major events — and what your agency can replicate immediately
Connect data, decisions and action across your agency
How critical leads get buried — and how to find them faster
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
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New research reveals where agencies are experiencing communication gaps — and what technologies they’re prioritizing to stay connected during emergencies, disasters and large-scale incidents
Why public safety agencies are investing in DFR and what it takes to secure grant funding to support long-term success
The carjacking suspect was foiled by stolen vehicle assistance technology and interagency coordination
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
What began as a custom target system for a local police department has grown into a global provider of integrated shooting range solutions
“Plan for the worst – hope for the best” is not a strategy
Retired SWAT operator and military veteran discusses how training, tactics and ballistic protection help agencies address modern threats
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Robert Sorensen joins Policing Matters to discuss why law enforcement agencies must rethink preparation before the next wave of civil unrest
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These viral-style throwbacks tap into ‘90s and early-2000s memories — reimagined for a Police1 audience with humor, honesty and a few reality checks along the way
Which of these viral TikTok fitness trends will you try next?
It’s time to match praise with policy for those on the front lines
Support first responders injured in the line of duty, new recruit education and the families of the fallen
A look at discounted tech, gear and personal essentials that align with patrol and off-duty needs
The skills that keep you steady on duty can leave you feeling exposed with the people you love
From policing communities to guiding anglers, one deputy’s second act proves there’s life beyond the badge
Stock up at 5.11 Tactical, grab a free meal at Chili’s, and enjoy more deals honoring U.S. military and first responders
These stores and restaurants are showing their gratitude to law enforcement officers with an abundance of discounts
An officer’s moving tribute to those who’ve worn the badge and now face the quiet struggle of life after service
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