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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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Download this report to see what 1,777 officers say about patrol work today — from relentless call volume and paperwork burdens to staffing shortages and fatigue
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Artificial intelligence is already shaping investigations, dispatch and data analysis. The question isn’t whether agencies will use AI — it’s whether leaders will govern it responsibly
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UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
How electronic fingerprints deepen license-plate data to speed suspect and witness identification
Why future-ready mobile infrastructure is the new standard for public safety communications
Learn how optimized training methods can drive higher levels of decision-making and performance
Explore how RFID delivers real-time visibility, reduces loss and streamlines your asset tracking process
Bridge communication gaps and unify your team with cutting-edge connectivity
Learn how shared intelligence helps combat regional crime and cross-jurisdictional threats more effectively
How video programs can strengthen community relations and elevate officer confidence
Officers say mental health calls are the top safety risk — here’s how patrol and leadership can work toward change
Learn how public safety agencies can overcome recruitment roadblocks with real-world strategies rooted in leadership, transparency and cultural change
From burnout to breakthrough: AI’s role in trauma-informed investigations
Learn why outcome-based leadership is crucial for making meaningful changes in your agency and community
Discover why the departments that treat recruiting like marketing are winning — and how to follow their lead
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
TimePilot helps investigators connect evidence faster, reduce backlogs and move cases forward with confidence
Jim Dudley and Kunins discusses Axon’s AI innovations, real-time tools and ethical approach to empowering law enforcement
Trijicon’s new optic system combines magnification, red dot for variety of needs
From breast cancer to mental health, awareness badges create powerful connections between officers and their communities
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An NYPD detective who hit the streets in 1990 explains how the city turned the corner — and what today’s cops should understand about it
OFF DUTY
This Father’s Day, a neurosurgical ICU nurse and her police officer dad open up about the emotional toll of their jobs — and the strength found in vulnerability and connection
This Father’s Day, skip the T-shirt — here are standout picks to help law enforcement dads unwind, reset and reconnect
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Burnout risk drops 38% when officers meet in person — are we doing enough?
Understand how the experiences you have as a police officer can shape your relationships with your family
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