After a court overturned all of his misconduct convictions, Charles “Ken” Zisa sued the city of Hackensack and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and Sheriff’s Office
All cases that involved the former MSP investigator who was found to have sent racist and misogynistic texts during the Karen Read trial will be reviewed, Col. Geoffrey Noble said
Tom Homan said the cameras have been purchased and are in the hands of training specialists
As officers attempted to breach the home where a suspect had shot one person and was holding two hostage, the suspect fired through the front door, striking an officer
Chief John Drake will welcome public safety leaders from the U.S. and Canada to discuss crime trends, technology, officer wellness and leadership
SPOTLIGHT ON REAL-TIME POLICING
How law enforcement can introduce emerging technologies with transparency, strengthen public trust and prepare for the conversations that matter most
This guide helps police leaders assess their operational needs, compare implementation models and build a real-time capability that aligns with their staffing, budget and mission
DRONERESPONDERS founder Charles Werner shares the implementation strategies every agency should understand before launching a Drone as First Responder program
Real-time policing moves fast. The agencies that make it work are the ones that slow down first to fix staffing, policy, workflow and trust
An Indiana county’s RTIC uses shared systems, agency staffing and real-time 911 access to support public safety across jurisdictional lines
Today’s debate over license plate readers echoes the questions that surrounded fingerprinting, DNA and body-worn cameras before they became standard policing tools
EXCLUSIVES
SPECIAL REPORTS
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
How proactive corridor clearing is helping police departments get through intersections safely — without guesswork, gridlock or added hardware
How law enforcement can introduce emerging technologies with transparency, strengthen public trust and prepare for the conversations that matter most
Financial Services
Build stronger partnerships that improve grant competitiveness
See how today’s agencies are adapting narcotics testing to meet the challenges of modern-day detection
Empower law enforcement, fire, EMS and school leaders with a shared operational view
From staffing shortages to sustainable operations: A new approach for agency leaders
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
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Agencies should look closely at how ballistic helmets are tested — and whether they truly protect against real-world threats
State legislatures are moving to restrict this key technology — here’s how to protect it
The future of real-time intelligence depends not only on better technology, but on the communications infrastructure that powers it
AAM has emerged as a key player in the ballistic shield market
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Wellness
From sleep and decision-making to relationships and long-term health, Ryan Layne explores the physiological effects of a career spent responding to crisis
OFF DUTY
Enjoy a collection of classic games and puzzles.
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Police work, murder investigations and ... show tunes? The short-lived 1990 series “Cop Rock” remains one of television’s strangest experiments
From “Law & Order” to “COPS,” the 1990s brought grittier police dramas, groundbreaking reality TV and some of the most influential portrayals of law enforcement on TV
The Gratitude Initiative, FOP and Police1 launch national campaign to recognize law enforcement children and expand college and career support for police families
Known for finding suspects who didn’t want to be found, Deputy Dirk Stolz helped guide his son from a frozen Wisconsin pond to Olympic gold
From “Hill Street Blues” to “Miami Vice,” 1980s police dramas mixed realism, spectacle and pure fantasy — with only a few getting it right
With support from her chief, Julia Sienna represented law enforcement on national TV while sharing her love of music with a national audience
The cop shows of the 1970s were full of Vietnam veterans, college-educated cops and minorities assuming fully integrated roles
After 27 years with MPD and service with the U.S. Marshals, Vene’ La Gon is redefining life after law enforcement through pageantry and advocacy
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