A Broward Circuit judge ruled that Jose Mateo could not be prosecuted in the death of Frank Ordonez because Florida’s so-called “stand your ground” law justified the shooting
The court ruled that Lexington’s ban contradicted a state law that sets out specific circumstances in which no-knock warrants are allowed
Northern York County Regional Police Detective Sgt. Cody Becker, Detective Mark Baker and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser were shot and killed as they entered the door of a residence
Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby credited a retired detective and the suspect’s family for facilitating a peaceful surrender after a 33-hour manhunt for Tyler Robinson
The man who killed Lorain PD Officer Phillip Wagner and wounded Officers Peter Gale and Brent Payne was acting alone and had brought a stockpile of weapons
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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
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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In Police1 “First Person” essays, our Members and Columnists candidly share their own unique views of the world and insights on issues confronting cops today.
Parenting is hard... parenting while working shifts, dealing with the bottom rung of society, and being suspicious of everyone is even harder
Follow these reminders to lessen the risk to your family, property and self
Part two of a two-part series
City of Ontario, California v. Quon et al. is court’s first venture into public employees’ electronic privacy rights in communications through agency resources
Despite all good intentions and preparations, an OBM event may occur — understanding probable emotional reactions is critical to officer survival
Preventing juvenile mass murder in American schools is the job of police officers, school teachers, and concerned parents
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