The duo was able to then corner the alligator, and the officer used a K-9 catch pole to wrap its mouth before it started to “death roll” several times
After helping craft Ohio’s capital punishment law 45 years ago, Gov. Mike DeWine said the death penalty no longer works as intended
Sgt. Quornelius Radford pleaded guilty to shooting four people before being disarmed and restrained by other soldiers
Officer Ella French was killed and Officer Carlos Yanez Jr. was injured in a shooting during a traffic stop for a license plate violation
The suspect arrived at the Jacksonville Beach Police Department’s rear lot, entering through an open gate and getting into a department pickup truck
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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
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
AAM has emerged as a key player in the ballistic shield market
Connected workflows help investigators get to actionable evidence faster
From breast cancer to mental health, awareness badges create powerful connections between officers and their communities
The hidden gap in police drone programs: Why connectivity, not aircraft, is the real limiting factor
Police drones are evolving fast, but lagging connectivity, dropped signals and limited bandwidth can undermine their effectiveness
From record button to real-time intelligence: The evolution of body-worn cameras and what comes next
Body-worn cameras are evolving into real-time, AI-driven tools reshaping policing and accountability
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
The UNIT9 Compact matches the realism of conversion kit training systems, without the high ammo costs, safety risks and supply chain headaches presented by cartridge-based systems
The carjacking suspect was foiled by stolen vehicle assistance technology and interagency coordination
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Fairfax County Major Brendan Hooke explains how AI is accelerating investigations, forcing agencies to rethink policy, training and transparency
OFF DUTY
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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