A statement issued by Rep. Nancy Pelosi and other officials stated local LE could arrest federal agents who broke state laws; the DOJ called any such efforts “illegal and futile”
Video from the July 13 incident was released as Jimmy Alexander, Jessica Alexander, Taylor Hall and Adam Arnold received citations for meritorious achievement
Kansas City leaders believe this initiative will help workforce retention in the police and fire departments, and will help fill positions left open by retirees
The Metro Police Authority dedicated five officers to a “task force model” 287(g) agreement; however, the officers were not able to complete the 40 hours of required training
The six bystanders were wounded when former Denver officer Brandon Ramos fired into a crowd while shooting at an armed suspect
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Generative AI is emerging in police work. Join chiefs exploring how to harness its potential while addressing the challenges of oversight and trust
Gain insights into investigative methods that ensure accuracy, consistency and courtroom-ready results
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
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Master the critical skills, tactical strategies and interagency coordination needed to respond effectively to active shooter incidents
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This platform supports the ‘connected cop’ concept by letting one device serve the purposes of four
From radios to rugged handhelds, practical measures can keep voice, video and data protected come what may
Who’s talking to whom? Here’s how to figure it out
With the launch of Assist Chat on SVX, Assisted Narrative and a new drone dispatch integration, the company aims to simplify communication, improve accuracy and strengthen officer safety across the field
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See how Axon’s virtual reality training and its TASER 10 VR Controller collide to provide law enforcement officers with realistic
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You will understand your capabilities and limitations while tackling shooting scenarios that are unwieldy or impossible to replicate at your department training
Use mental rehearsal to help prepare for off-duty incidents
My top 3 choices for lights at this year’s SHOT Show are a gun light, a headlamp and a terrific backup to a duty light
Federal judge overturns $1.2M civil rights jury verdict against City of Indianapolis
It’s no secret that the stress of police work can bleed into your off-duty life. But it doesn’t have to be debilitating
Make sure you know the rules before crossing state lines with your firearm
How an age-old challenge and a new generation are chipping away at defined-benefit pensions
A Florida police sergeant poses with fellow officers on his final shift
Extra jobs are common among cops, but they can be risky in more ways than one. Leaders must consider the following liabilities if they want to avoid making the news
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