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

You can’t control the chaos — but you can train the brain that faces it. Learn how to build decision-making that holds under pressure

Turning fragmented theft data into prosecutable evidence

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

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Turn fragmented systems into seamless collaboration during critical incidents

Turn vehicle motion data into actionable investigative insights

Enhance interagency coordination with shared, real-time digital assets

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This platform supports the ‘connected cop’ concept by letting one device serve the purposes of four

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Much like having an excellent credit score at the credit reporting firms, a good online reputation can smooth the path for a badge bearer

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The design could be modernized, but I feel the functionality has real merit rather than just being a gimmick

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