The officer, accused of stealing electronics while working overnight off-duty security, faces a third-degree felony and internal investigation
Agent Joshua Byrd, 40, who leaves behind his wife and three children, began his career with the department as a cadet in 2014
The Fort Lauderdale Police Department stated that the gun lacked any identifying features of a replica firearm
The FOP alleged that officers in the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department were instructed to downgrade violent crime reports to lesser offenses
Video from the Fall River Police Department details the challenges police and firefighters faced as they worked for over 40 minutes to save lives during the fire that killed 10
IMMIGRATION PROTEST RESPONSE
How crowd dynamics, officer training and real-time decisions shaped the narrative before the investigation began
Minneapolis offers a warning for law enforcement leaders as political conflict undermines coordination and officer safety
When enforcement unfolds on camera and tensions run high, preparation, command decisions and leadership — not rhetoric — determine what happens next
What happens after chemical agents are deployed matters as much as the decision to use them, from decontamination and medical care to risk mitigation and public trust
The statement requests “policy-level discussions aimed at identifying a constructive path forward”
Why speed, clarity and language matter when false ICE activity claims go viral
As political rhetoric and fractured coordination reshape enforcement, police chiefs and sheriffs face rising risks to officer safety, legal exposure and institutional trust
How video evidence, officer tactics and political reaction shaped public perception before the investigation was complete
Public reaction to the Minneapolis ICE shooting reflects widespread misunderstandings of how deadly force in vehicle encounters is evaluated under law, policy and training
Public reaction has been swift, but the incident will be assessed under federal use-of-force standards, vehicle threat analysis and Supreme Court precedent — not political pressure or hindsight
A veteran officer’s perspective on perception, movement and survival when a vehicle accelerates toward police
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UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
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
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
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Why upgrading may actually be your most cost-effective option
BlueFly detects low-power Bluetooth and Wi-Fi signals from devices, giving ground teams real-time location insight through TAK mapping
This next-generation optic brings updated reticle and power options to duty rifles
The models expand Holosun’s options for users of enclosed reflex optics
WATCH NOW
The inmate housing experiment is featured in Netflix’s “Unlocked: A Jail Experiment” and offers lessons in risk leadership, supervision and re-entry
OFF DUTY
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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
From policing communities to guiding anglers, one deputy’s second act proves there’s life beyond the badge
Stock up at 5.11 Tactical, grab a free meal at Chili’s, and enjoy more deals honoring U.S. military and first responders
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