The bear was soon safely secured and taken back to the state police barracks, where it was later turned over to staffers with the state’s Environmental Protection Department
“When a victim of domestic violence ... comes forward, having a female officer available can make the difference between someone sharing their story or staying silent,” said Normal PD Chief Steve Petrilli
Auburn Police Officers Edward Pickard and Lucas Drancsak spotted the person, climbed down a 10-foot wall and ran to shoreline; Pickard entered the water and helped the person to safety
Shooting incidents for the year-to-date are down 25% compared to 2024 and 40% compared to 2023, the department announced
As burnout and cumulative stress continue to impact first responders, a new retreat model focuses on proactive recovery and long-term resilience
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What it takes to move from fragmented casework to a more coordinated, intelligence-driven approach
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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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How agencies can strengthen security, streamline access and meet CJIS 6.0 requirements without disrupting operations
Evidence preserved at the scene, combined with AI-powered analysis, helped investigators crack a 38-year-old case
This milestone makes it the most integrated Drone as First Responder system in the world
TimePilot helps investigators connect evidence faster, reduce backlogs and move cases forward with confidence
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Explore how this joint effort in Northern California is reshaping emergency response with faster, smarter, drone-driven solutions
OFF DUTY
Staying awake isn’t the only goal of fatigue management – being tired is dangerous for everyone
No matter how much training, experience and proven good judgment you have, some people will never be comfortable with an old sheepdog being armed
For most agencies, off-duty opportunities are here to stay, but the dash for cash must be optimized to meet the mission of the department first
Dallas officer Amber Guyger had just finished a 15-hour shift when she entered an apartment she mistook as her own and shot a man she thought was an intruder
The perfect on/off-duty gun would be big enough to serve the needs of a patrol officer on the street, yet still small enough to conceal
With a proper holster and a reasonable amount of practice, a J-frame revolver can be drawn with the same speed as a duty gun
In order to survive and thrive in the law enforcement culture, my husband felt he could not afford to be vulnerable
How does your style preference show what city you’re meant to patrol? Take our quiz to find out.
The Seventh Circuit’s findings on an off-duty, officer-involved shooting are valuable and relevant to police officers in all jurisdictions
Throwing a duty belt over your plainclothes is not always tactically sound; these products offer a more stealthy approach to carrying your gear
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