Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Deputy Kenneth Lewis was struck by a vehicle while stopping to help a stranded motorist
The lawsuit challenges Gov. Mikie Sherrill ’s Feb. 11 executive order barring federal agents from making arrests in nonpublic areas of state property
Meridian police say the woman faces federal charges for the attempted destruction of a federal property by fire
Cops were responding to 911 calls of a large disorderly crowd inside Manhattan’s Washington Square Park when people began throwing snowballs at them
A man armed with a gun entered a barbershop and began shooting at customers and employees; he was fatally shot by an off-duty Austin Police officer
POLICE RECRUITMENT WEEK: FEB. 23-27
What the data and the field reveal about where agencies lose candidates and how to keep them
A practical, agency-wide framework that turns every sworn and civilian employee into an active recruiting force
Agencies relying on bonuses and short-term tactics may see temporary gains but lasting staffing stability comes from strategies that improve retention, reputation and community trust
Facing staffing shortages and rising complexity, departments like Atlanta are expanding civilian leadership and professional staff roles to stabilize operations, modernize capabilities and relieve pressure on sworn officers
If you’re losing applicants, stretching hiring timelines or watching academy classes shrink, this guide outlines what agencies are doing to rebuild their staffing pipeline
From paperwork to people skills, seasoned cops offer hard-earned advice for the next generation
At UVA’s “Restoring the Ranks” workshop, law enforcement leaders and researchers dug into real-world strategies — from faster hiring pipelines to smarter outreach and modernized standards
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UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Connect data, decisions and action across your agency
How critical leads get buried — and how to find them faster
What happens between the alert and the response — and why leadership decisions made early matter
What the data and the field reveal about where agencies lose candidates and how to keep them
From self-doubt to credibility tests, early-career challenges can define what comes next. This discussion explores how women navigate those pressures and build lasting career momentum
How automated reporting and synchronized dispatch and response can bridge staffing gaps and boost officer safety
How video, supported by connected data and automated tools, is shaping police response, reporting and post-incident review
The link between reduced burnout, improved retention and smarter workflows
The margin between prevention and response is shrinking — and the stakes are rising
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
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
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
Designed for smaller departments, this platform focuses on essential features without the IT burden
This tool turns isolated investigations into cross-agency opportunities
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From real-time intelligence to heat mitigation and regional mutual aid, one Kansas agency is building a team-of-teams strategy for a global event without hosting a single match
OFF DUTY
Enjoy a collection of classic games and puzzles.
Our all-in-one resource for life beyond the uniform, from fitness and health to money matters and entertainment, and more.
Police officers train relentlessly for crisis. At home, real preparedness is quieter — and far easier to overlook
Police TV shows in the 1960s tried to balance authenticity, entertainment and the shifting expectations of what police work should look like
These viral-style throwbacks tap into ‘90s and early-2000s memories — reimagined for a Police1 audience with humor, honesty and a few reality checks along the way
Which of these viral TikTok fitness trends will you try next?
It’s time to match praise with policy for those on the front lines
Support first responders injured in the line of duty, new recruit education and the families of the fallen
A look at discounted tech, gear and personal essentials that align with patrol and off-duty needs
The skills that keep you steady on duty can leave you feeling exposed with the people you love
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