Detectives Victor Lemus, Joshua Kelley-Eklund and William Osborn died on July 18, 2025, after one of two grenades found in a Santa Monica apartment complex detonated
James Aren Duckett was sentenced to death in 1988 after being convicted of first-degree murder and sexual battery of an 11-year-old girl
The Union City PD adopted Ezra and his brother, Ellis, in December 2025; the kittens visit Union City Village residents, especially children, after potentially traumatic incidents
Boston Police Capt. Det. Terry Thomas stated that the agency plans to scale up existing programs
The Court ruled that it was not clearly established that Vermont State Police Sgt. Jacob Zorn violated Shela Linton’s Fourth Amendment rights, entitling him to qualified immunity in the 2015 case
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Learn how the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office’s built an award-winning holistic officer wellness program
Trends that will guide U.S. public safety organizations to success and transformation
This informative webinar will provide key information on how two public safety agencies (one police and one fire) funded comprehensive smartphone programs that provided issued devices to all personnel.
5G is here for both fixed locations and vehicles
From evidence collection and evidence submission that provides transparency, analytics, centralized storage, and automated workflows to keep your evidence streamlined throughout the investigation and case management process.
View this webinar to hear about use cases deployed on Zebra devices running Windows Pro and how you can adopt these technologies for your teams
Experts review common issues that can cause problems not only for a patrol officer but all the way up the chain of command in an agency
Learn how technology will shape the future of public safety operations, based on results of the second annual Verizon Frontline Public Safety Communications survey
Watch this online learning event to gain an improved skill set that enhances both field performance and survival skills
When an officer is murdered, law enforcement leaders must figure out what happened and why so as to examine current tactics and training
This webinar will outline the steps to conducting meetings and deciding on roles, responsibilities and procedures to developing tabletop exercises and small-scale training drills, and eventually graduating to full-scale training exercises that involve realistic role players and responses for active shooter response
What you need to know to stay safe when a drug epidemic hits your community.
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Their maker, Visual Detection Systems, uses a novel plant-based formula to detect the deadly drug
Why effort alone won’t solve today’s staffing crisis
It facilitates speed, security and repeatable loadouts for today’s equipment-heavy vehicles
By partnering with local schools, law enforcement can help teach important life skills
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Two California police chiefs — one from sprawling Los Angeles, the other from a 2.6-square-mile city — share how collaborative data strategies and connected tech are revolutionizing crime prevention and response
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With young talent at the wheel, the possibilities are endless
A career in law enforcement is a training ground for the rest of your life
Built to last and designed for change, Combat Flip Flops’ Floperators de la Muerte and Shadowban High Tops offer durability while supporting global causes like veterans’ healing
Some first responders take the unique experience of serving the public into the political arena
Learn how one officer rediscovered her identity and found a new purpose after an injury forced her into early retirement in her 30s
From staying active to finding purpose, these tried-and-true strategies will help you navigate and enjoy life after retirement
Preparing yourself for colder conditions will decrease your odds of missing out on training time due to sickness or injuries
Officers must accept that stress is taking a toll on their lives so they can take steps to mediate and reduce the adverse effects it has on them and their families
Join law enforcement veterans and wellness experts at IACP 2024 as they share real-world strategies to help officers prepare for a successful and fulfilling retirement
When an affair happens it is a symptom of relationship discord, but problems in the relationship existed before the betrayal took place
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