Even after the city’s efforts to revamp the hiring process, the department currently has 8,677 sworn personnel — the lowest total in nearly 25 years
Samuel Machado, who was a Yolo County Sheriff’s lieutenant at the time of the explosion, allegedly illegally stored more than 1 million pounds of fireworks and used his position to evade scrutiny
Landon Faulkner, 24, joined the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office in 2022; in all, he served in law enforcement for nearly six years
The report determined that Santa Clara Officer Robert Allsup lawfully shot the suspect, who was in the midst of stabbing his unarmed roommate, likely saving the roommate’s life
Middletown Officer Joe Santiago, who coaches the PAL boxing program noticed that a pair of brothers wanted “cool, fancy haircuts;" a local barber and the PAL program made it happen
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Practical patrol guidance for using pepper projectile systems to increase compliance, improve team coordination and reduce risk during high-stakes standoffs.
How stolen vehicles move seamlessly across international lines
Reducing gaps and strengthening evidence with digital solutions
Learn how AI-powered tools are improving detection, accelerating investigations and protecting vulnerable children
Proven approaches to reduce fentanyl overdose risk and protect staff and inmates
Reduce investigative delays by connecting officers, analysts and investigators in real time
Leaders from the San Francisco Police Department and Fairfax County Police Department share how real time information centers, drones and data are transforming daily operations
Understand how grant funding can help you invest in technologies that improve security, compliance and officer productivity
Digitizing inspections and audits to improve readiness and reduce manual work
When your agency is first on scene, you are first on the survival clock
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This milestone makes it the most integrated Drone as First Responder system in the world
How agencies can strengthen security, streamline access and meet CJIS 6.0 requirements without disrupting operations
Axon’s integrated network will handle threats from above and around event venues
A practical guide to finding funding, writing stronger applications and making the case for officer safety gear
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Amid high-profile risks, Chuck Andrews explores the critical skills and strategies for transitioning from law enforcement to corporate security, enhancing executive safety
OFF DUTY
There are things you do as a cop to make up for missing the holidays. Sneaking home in the middle of the night to put presents under the tree is one of them
From adjusting to new routines to supporting individual hobbies, retired LE couples can thrive and find joy in this new phase of life
“Both professions are good at recruiting members in but are lacking in adequately preparing members to exit out.”
Former community protecters bring with them experiences and skills that prove valuable in navigating the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship
Pre-retirement workshops can be a helpful tool in preventing adverse outcomes during retirement
A retired cop shows off his new ride
Age and disease may eventually leave you unable to handle firearms safely
This top-ranked trick shot pool player turned pro at 16, but found his true calling in law enforcement
The diagnosis had come less than two years into retirement after 20 years of distinguished service
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