Video shows the woman demanding that the deputy leave the school; Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders praised him for his poise during the tense encounter
“With the temperature dropping and daylight fading,” Ocean Township Police said, the drone was able to locate the teenager, who was actively evading the search
An investigation of bank records found that checks made out from the narcotics program were allegedly deposited into Former New Haven PD Chief Karl Jacobson’s personal bank account
Chief Todd Bettison said he was satisfied with the police board’s decision to suspend the officers without pay; one of the officers is suing the department, claiming she did not violate policy
After being struck, the officer fired shots in the direction of the vehicle, causing a graze wound to the driver; the three suspects, all 14 years old, were arrested
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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
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Connect data, decisions and action across your agency
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By partnering with local schools, law enforcement can help teach important life skills
It facilitates speed, security and repeatable loadouts for today’s equipment-heavy vehicles
Why effort alone won’t solve today’s staffing crisis
What Aimpoint’s first selectable multi-reticle optic gets right – and where it stands out in real-world use
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Acknowledging one’s limitations is not a sign of weakness but a stepping stone to becoming an effective leader
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There is no shortage of proof that police officers are working fatigued — evidenced by the sometimes fatal errors that occur as a result
Law enforcement officers often do great, kind, positive, and life-affirming things for people that nobody ever hears about — Pat Novesky’s annual Dream Hunt is one such effort
A Calif. cop stuck at home due to injury created a product that would give him peace of mind
The following is an actual letter written by the girlfriend of a cop who sent it along to P1 for you to enjoy
Variety is the spice of life; complacency in your workouts can be just as dangerous as it is on patrol
Keeping your kids away from drugs is a tough road, but it’s important to talk to them about drugs before someone else does
I wish I could go back and tell my 21-year-old rookie self, “Hey kid, make sure you start planning for retirement”
Using these six simple steps can go a long way toward improving your home life overall, particularly your relationship with your kids
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