Since joining in 2003, Chief Derrick Lew has led the SFPD’s Crime Gun Investigations and Drug Market Agency Coordination centers and helped lead a crackdown on illegal drug markets
When Middletown Police Department officers responded to the stabbing, the suspect fled on foot, climbed through a window of a locked cruiser and drove off
The city of Rosemount has not released information about the nature of the complaints against former chief Mikael Dahlstrom, which were made anonymously through the survey
The pipe bombs were placed near the offices of the Democratic and Republican national committees; the bombs were disabled, but the FBI has said both devices could have been lethal
The incident unfolded when Omaha Police officers witnessed a shooting suspect enter a restroom; when they ordered him to exit the building, he came out firing shots at them
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Turn officer safety needs into competitive, fundable grant requests
Making diverse tools work together without increasing complexity
Separating myth from measurable outcomes in automated speed enforcement
Lessons from agencies that are improving efficiency, accuracy and officer safety
How to position FY26 applications for defensibility, alignment and sustainability
Empowering investigators to focus on judgment, strategy and justice
Learn to communicate your agency’s needs and avoid gaps that stall funding
Cut login delays and boost officer safety: Modernize access without slowing down the mission
How early caller context can transform dispatch, RTCC awareness and field safety
Gordon Graham leads discussion on how app-based vehicle inspections prevent in-the-field failures
First-year police chiefs share the strategies, surprises and lessons that shaped their first 12 months in command — with takeaways that apply to any leader stepping into a new role
Explore how to align your agency’s plans with funding opportunities related to national celebrations and large-scale event needs
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
A Georgia agency’s evidence room went from handwritten logs to a mobile, audit-ready system in less than a year — showing how the right tools and support can transform even the most outdated operations
This next-generation optic brings updated reticle and power options to duty rifles
Barcoding can still play a big role, but RFID brings time and other advantages
Ninety percent of subjects comply at the sight of a PepperBall launcher being shown
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During National Police Week, Ray paid his respects to Sgt. James Stanwood Noyes, an officer whose story is marked by bravery and tragic loss
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All too often, cops become reliant on overtime and yet we still feel like we’re living paycheck-to-paycheck
Let us know in the comments what you think will happen to the gun industry
Police departments need your courage, decisiveness and judgment
From charitable donations to tactical gear, below are some gift ideas for cops by a cop
Ammo is cheap, lives are expensive — maintain your level of proficiency by regular practice
Join a credit union to make lower payments and save more money
While all of these guns are good choices for defensive carriers, these five stand out as being overrated for one reason or the other
Protecting your personal information in an online world is a necessary process for officer and family safety
Some pistols are just inherently more comfortable than others by nature of their design
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