The 16-year-old, who previously faced 275 charges, was held without bond on adult charges, including armed robbery and weapons offenses
Ann Arbor’s new Supportive Resources and Outreach Team is intended to respond independently to non-violent calls, but will also team up with police for some crisis responses
SPD Chief Shon Barnes became interim chief in January and was sworn in in July; he is the department’s 38th chief and the fourth person to serve as chief or interim chief since 2018
The doors would not unlock, so Sgt. S. Page had to break a window and cut through an airbag to pull the injured driver to safety
The truck was overloaded and had bad brakes, Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak said; he also said the driver was not eligible to work in the U.S. and was turned over to ICE
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Turn officer safety needs into competitive, fundable grant requests
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Separating myth from measurable outcomes in automated speed enforcement
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Empowering investigators to focus on judgment, strategy and justice
Learn to communicate your agency’s needs and avoid gaps that stall funding
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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
The models expand Holosun’s options for users of enclosed reflex optics
Keep these concepts in mind to help build and sustain the staffing levels you need
The company’s affordable solutions also allow more agencies to implement mobile computing technology reliably
Designed for smaller departments, this platform focuses on essential features without the IT burden
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Just because a person suddenly reports chest pain or breathing problems doesn’t mean they are faking
OFF DUTY
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
It can be hard for a cop to know when it is time to retire – especially when they still love the job
It’s a challenge to carry a pistol without a belt and traditional holster, but there are solutions
Try the three moves described here by a fellow LEO to build strength and avoid injury
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