The new Fort Lauderdale Police station, designed to withstand a category five hurricane, offers an open-air courtyard, community center and a state-of-the-art CSI lab
Terrance “Terry” Revella, a retired captain with the N.Y. State Environmental Conservation Police, was one of the first responders on the scene during the attacks and survived the collapse of both towers
Ronald Lindsey Reed was arrested in 2005 and convicted in 2006 of aiding and abetting and conspiring to commit first-degree murder in the death of St. Paul Officer James Sackett
Riverview interim Police Chief Brandin Neil stated that a closed door meeting centered around “financial decisions that are best for the city”
The suspect fired shots through a doorway as Hernando County deputies broke through a glass door to enter a home
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UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Explore how secure AI can strengthen agency readiness without compromising control
Learn how agencies are improving accountability and gaining better visibility into the vehicles and equipment their personnel rely on
Financial Services
Avoid common registration delays that could cost you funding opportunities
How agencies can cut through information overload, get critical intelligence to the right people and turn real-time information into better operational outcomes
Revisit unsolved cases with smarter tools that complement investigative expertise
Learn how agencies can move beyond proprietary hardware, lengthy replacement cycles and manual video offload
Transform stress management from a personal concern into an agency priority
See how rugged computing and AI-powered visual intelligence can give officers greater clarity, faster insights and safer outcomes in the field.
Researchers reveal what 24 years of after-action reports say about active shooter readiness, while a responding officer discusses how training and preparation shaped the response to The Covenant School shooting
Leveraging drone-based documentation and photogrammetry to create actionable, courtroom-ready evidence
Reduce hiring delays and keep candidates engaged
SPECIAL REPORTS
Police1’s exclusive companion report to the “What Cops Want in 2026” survey reveals how officers want systems that work together, reduce duplicate work and help them spend more time on policing
Use this practical self-assessment to uncover blind spots in visibility, accountability and workflow — and identify where your agency can strengthen operational readiness
Download this practical guide for women in policing, featuring promotion readiness checklists, oral board strategies and tools to help you prepare for the next rank
This capability checklist helps agencies evaluate the operational foundation, coordination and safeguards needed to advance real-time drone response responsibly
Download this capability check to identify and address operational, governance and implementation gaps before deploying AI
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
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Learn how agencies are using AI to strengthen 911 operations, improve information flow and support a more connected emergency response
Oakley Standard Issue eyewear provides features that help officers perform at their best in any environment
The average law enforcement hire now takes 130 days — here are practical ways to shorten that timeline
Prepare your agency for the October 1, 2027 CJIS deadline
WATCH NOW
Nicholas Bavaro provides a firsthand account of the rescue and recovery work that followed 9/11
OFF DUTY
Enjoy a collection of classic games and puzzles.
Our all-in-one resource for life beyond the uniform, from fitness and health to money matters and entertainment, and more.
From flashlights to gas lanterns, discover versatile and reliable tools to keep your environment well-lit during emergencies
How officers can prepare their children for critical incident footage and decide whether watching it is appropriate
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
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