Joshua Rocha was convicted of murdering North Kansas City Police Officer Daniel Vasquez; he has been sentenced to death by lethal injection
After Kansas City officers were responded to a call reporting armed car prowlers, one was struck by a cruiser that was rammed by a suspect vehicle and one was run over
Apache Junction PD Officer Gabriel Facio died six days after being shot in the face by a traffic stop suspect armed with a handgun
The 2020 incident unfolded when now-retired trooper Christopher Baldner pursued a man who fled a traffic stop, striking his vehicle twice; the car crashed, killing the driver’s daughter
An initial pursuit of the man by the Fountain Valley PD was called off after the man drove recklessly in poor weather; he was later arrested after crashing during a second pursuit
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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
BlueFly detects low-power Bluetooth and Wi-Fi signals from devices, giving ground teams real-time location insight through TAK mapping
When it comes to CAD/RMS satisfaction, service matters
The company’s affordable solutions also allow more agencies to implement mobile computing technology reliably
Keep these concepts in mind to help build and sustain the staffing levels you need
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In this video tactical tip, Police1 Contributor Duane Wolfe discusses and demonstrates how you can integrate practicing failure drills in your segmented training
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I cannot see myself shooting any Glock in the future without having TTI doing their magic on the gun’s grip, trigger, and sights
Officer Tony Vlachos of the Jersey City, New Jersey Police Department took his skills as a street officer to a remote Pacific Island and outlasted all comers to become this season’s winner the Survivor TV show
Originally written for children of law enforcement and military officers, SHEEPDOGS: Meet Our Nation’s Warriors teaches all kids to be strong while remaining virtuous in a dangerous world
Many officers miss their children’s recitals, plays and ball games because of work, but there are no do overs in life — you can decide how you spend your time, so choose wisely
I want to tell you the story about an act of love which took place years ago while I was still an active police officer back in the 1980s
There’s no fun in making a huge boat payment if you never have the time to actually enjoy the boat
We police officers generally have to work out on our own time, and I see that as being just one more hour added to our shift
No matter where you stand on Heller, Peruta, or any other relevant ruling on the Second Amendment, it’s imperative that you be mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually ready for whatever you face on the streets
Being armed can make the difference in dangerous situations, as I learned on spring break
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