The Vallejo Police Department has been critically understaffed for years, causing the city to declare the emergency in 2023
The federal judge found that though the president is entitled to “great deference” on whether to call up the Guard, he did not establish that there was danger of rebellion
A suspect fled into a home after he was caught with a stolen pickup truck; Indian River County SWAT officers took the man into custody after he fell through the ceiling
“If I’m reading this right, is he actually riding a real bull?” Alliance Officer Ronald Hook asked the dispatcher
Seven Albuquerque PD Academy instructors were removed from their positions after they punished a cadet who had connections with department leadership for lying
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Gordon Graham leads discussion on how app-based vehicle inspections prevent in-the-field failures
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Why upgrading may actually be your most cost-effective option
This next-generation optic brings updated reticle and power options to duty rifles
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LAPD Commander Randy Goddard examines communication challenges during a historic fire and the technologies and planning strategies shaping future responses
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Part two of a two-part series
City of Ontario, California v. Quon et al. is court’s first venture into public employees’ electronic privacy rights in communications through agency resources
Despite all good intentions and preparations, an OBM event may occur — understanding probable emotional reactions is critical to officer survival
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Here’s what a handful of Police1 columnists, contributors, and contacts had to say about the recently ‘wrapped’ International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA) conference
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