Body camera footage shows the man approaching Charles County Sheriff’s deputies and pulling a large knife from his clothing; two officers fired shots, fatally wounding the man
Cpl. Timothy O’Connor was pulling a man over for erratic driving; as O’Connor approached the driver’s side door, the driver fired shots, fatally wounding him
During a 2025 shootout that wounded seven officers, Officer Matthew Medina moved his wounded friend and colleague to shelter, helped render aid and drove him to the hospital
The Shots Fired hosts analyze the rapid NYPD response and the broader security concerns raised by the demonstration outside Gracie Mansion
An individual in a crowd of counterprotesters threw two devices at protesters participating in a “Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City” event
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UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
How stolen vehicles move seamlessly across international lines
Reducing gaps and strengthening evidence with digital solutions
Learn how AI-powered tools are improving detection, accelerating investigations and protecting vulnerable children
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
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
How agencies can strengthen security, streamline access and meet CJIS 6.0 requirements without disrupting operations
What Aimpoint’s first selectable multi-reticle optic gets right – and where it stands out in real-world use
What happens between the alert and the response — and why leadership decisions made early matter
Vehicles
As demonstrations persist, a new lock can help protect the valuable and dangerous contents of police vehicles in the crossfire
WATCH NOW
At this year’s NRTCCA conference, Lexipol’s Mandy Nice highlighted top tips for maintaining good physical health during shifts through proper eating and hydration
OFF DUTY
From blocking your family’s information online to carrying while retired, follow these top safety tips to protect yourself
Officers around the country are experiencing the pain their decision to be a cop is now causing their loved ones
Retiring from law enforcement is a big lifestyle change for both cops and their families
An apology is needed as my generation failed to lead courageously into difficult topics and conversations
War stories are a tradition in public safety and there is no question that cops may be the best storytellers of all
Not if they act like a peace officer
Officers must also check they are truly eligible for retirement before submitting their paperwork
Your first goal should be to become debt-free
We asked Police1 readers to select the reasons why they would join, stay with or leave a department
Strategies to handle the stress caused by leaving your police career before you planned
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