Late NYPD Det. Steven McDonald was shot while on duty during his second year on the job, causing instant paralysis; he was known for publicly forgiving his shooter
Video shows officers working to restrain a fleeing suspect when he produced a firearm and fired shots, prompting officers to return fire
A sobriety test indicated the suspect’ blood alcohol level was .11%, the Craven County Sheriff’s office stated
The Amazon-owned company said the partnership would have required more time and resources than expected, and no customer videos were shared
Terrell Storey, 50, fired on officers from multiple rooftops in a Flagstaff residential neighborhood over almost two hours
This year’s survey examines what officers experience during a patrol shift — from call load and backup availability to reporting time and proactive policing opportunities
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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
Practical strategies for leaders and recruiters to build staffing stability
How New Orleans aligns police, fire and EMS before, during and after major events — and what your agency can replicate immediately
Connect data, decisions and action across your agency
How critical leads get buried — and how to find them faster
What happens between the alert and the response — and why leadership decisions made early matter
What the data and the field reveal about where agencies lose candidates and how to keep them
From self-doubt to credibility tests, early-career challenges can define what comes next. This discussion explores how women navigate those pressures and build lasting career momentum
How automated reporting and synchronized dispatch and response can bridge staffing gaps and boost officer safety
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Their maker, Visual Detection Systems, uses a novel plant-based formula to detect the deadly drug
As evidence moves between crime scenes, storage and forensic review, electronic management systems help strengthen accountability and protect case integrity at every handoff
This tool turns isolated investigations into cross-agency opportunities
Why effort alone won’t solve today’s staffing crisis
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Dan O’Brien from HTC Vive Americas discusses how VR training enhances effectiveness and prepares officers for real-world scenarios with precision and efficiency
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Try the three moves described here by a fellow LEO to build strength and avoid injury
Captain Michael Howell reflects on the moments that shaped him as a law enforcement officer over his 23-year career
Whether you tell your spouse or significant other a little or a lot about your work, the one secret you can’t keep is how stressed you are
CrossFit is a high-intensity fitness program that can improve physical conditioning and versatility, both of which improve police performance
The public needs to understand the benefit of having armed off-duty and qualified retired LEOs around whenever possible
If you’re tired of living with the OT cycle – spending more because you’ve worked more, which only causes you to have to work more – then read on
Glock’s Model 19 and 23 have dominated the mid-size pistol market, but Smith clearly intends to move in with this new pistol
Criminals who prey on society work 24/7, so maintaining situational awareness is always important for police officers
Over time, if occupational stress is not properly managed, officers may experience life-threatening consequences
In policing, staying up to date on the latest and greatest can be difficult; here are 10 podcasts that will keep you current and your skills sharp
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