A 30-year veteran of the Minneapolis Police Department, Bill Peterson has led policing downtown and in numerous bordering neighborhoods since 2019
The department reached a headcount of 5,364 in March, more officers than at any time in the past 20 years
The budget amendment proposal would cut about $1.58 million from police salaries and $1.5 million from overtime funding; that money would go toward social justice initiatives
RTIC officers used city camera footage to locate the robbery suspect along with two other people implicated in the crime, leading to near-immediate arrests
Video shows the 22-year-old officer punching the woman multiple times before another officer intervened and placed the woman in handcuffs
FIREARMS WEEK: ARE OFFICERS EQUIPPED FOR TODAY’S FIGHTS?
If your handgun is hungry, your response should be automatic: feed it and get back to work; here’s how to build reload skills that stand up to stress
Nearly half of respondents identified threats beyond typical handgun range as a limitation, while many pointed to optics, patrol rifles and additional training as ways to improve capability
This practical 10-point self-assessment helps agencies determine whether their firearms setup is equipped for the realities police officers face in the field
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An in-depth DFR discussion with Captain Jason Bussert sharing the evolution of their program and the successes they’ve unlocked.
Engage in a virtual tabletop exercise to understand the readiness, response protocols and inter-departmental coordination required to mitigate the effects of a cyber breach
Learn about innovative strategies around technology implementation, crime prevention and community engagement
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Overview of key features, critical procedures and maintenance
Preventing disruptive emergency communication outages
Critical advancements reshaping first responder operations
How the Miami-Dade Police Department successfully uses robots to protect officers and end dangerous scenarios
Using advanced technology for more efficient investigations
Using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to improve investigations
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Kustom Signals serves plenty of major jurisdictions, but its flexibility and support have a lot to offer smaller ones
What you need to know (and do) now to be ready for the next grant cycle
TimePilot helps investigators connect evidence faster, reduce backlogs and move cases forward with confidence
Trijicon’s new optic system combines magnification, red dot for variety of needs
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Lt. Zimmer and Capt. Mocello share how agencies can streamline event operations with scalable planning, intelligence-led tactics and tech like drones and AI, even with limited resources
OFF DUTY
From coffee, to healthy snacks and hydration options, make sure your officers have everything they need to recharge between shifts with cost-saving subscription options
Retirement should be one of the best times of your life, but a good retirement from a police career means planning ahead
Common agents used in drug-facilitated sexual assault: How to recognize them and how they impact investigations
A career in public safety or emergency response can take a toll on your loved ones; here’s what you need to know
It’s true; games help cultivate and maintain the relationships that make up your all-important support system
Try one (or all) of these ideas and make movement a priority — together!
Tough shifts demand tough feet — fix the pain now or it’ll take you out later
Explore the books law enforcement leaders, Police1 contributors and experts recommend to advance your career, build leadership skills and inspire the next generation
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