The suspect was in jail for 30 months since his arrest in June 2023 on suspicion of starting the previous summer’s Oak Fire, which burned 19,244 acres near Yosemite National Park
Students sheltered in place for hours as police searched academic buildings and neighborhoods around the Ivy League campus for the shooter
“I can’t walk,” the woman can be heard telling a Sterling Heights officer as she tried to move away from her smoking car
The Columbus Division of Police reported declines in murder, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny and theft by taking a motor vehicle,
Ohio lawmakers allotted $40 million to launch a fund that will help firefighters, police officers and EMS personnel cover lost wages and medical costs tied to duty-related PTSD
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UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
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
Gordon Graham leads discussion on how app-based vehicle inspections prevent in-the-field failures
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
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Their advantages can include culture, development and a personalized experience
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
Ninety percent of subjects comply at the sight of a PepperBall launcher being shown
WATCH NOW
This segment highlights essential principles and practical steps to ensure successful tourniquet application in the field
OFF DUTY
More options in this market means more officers will be carrying off duty, which is a good thing considering the threats cops and citizens face in today’s world
A police officer’s skill set runs parallel with that of many successful authors, so it is no surprise so many are writing crime novels
In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss the need for officers to know when it’s time to pull the pin
Here’s how to most efficiently wreck a solid, loving relationship, get that starter marriage out of the way, and cast a pall over your next few relationships
Unresolved stress inhibits our performance and judgement, which makes it an immediate survival issue, not just a long-term one
It is critical that departments help officers develop an effective exit strategy from a police career
It’s not about being paranoid, it’s about being prepared
Securing your home to keep your family safe requires mostly time, clear thinking and practice, not a large expenditure of funds
Select a bug out bag that matches your load out gear, skill, experience and local conditions
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