Interim D.C. Metropolitan Police Chief Jeffery Carroll stated that the officer was targeted and it was possible the suspects knew he was a police officer
No arrests were made in the incident, with LAPD saying staffing constraints can limit enforcement at large takeovers
Cecily Barker, a former deputy chief with over 20 years of law enforcement experience, has served as the APD’s interim chief since Harold Medina’s retirement in 2025
Body camera footage shows a Miami police officer clinging to the hood of a vehicle while firing shots at the driver who drove into him
North Andover Police Officer Patrick Noonan testified that Kelsey Fitzsimmons grabbed a gun, raised it and pulled the trigger, forcing him to shoot her
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How stolen vehicles move seamlessly across international lines
Reducing gaps and strengthening evidence with digital solutions
Learn how AI-powered tools are improving detection, accelerating investigations and protecting vulnerable children
Proven approaches to reduce fentanyl overdose risk and protect staff and inmates
Reduce investigative delays by connecting officers, analysts and investigators in real time
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
Understand how grant funding can help you invest in technologies that improve security, compliance and officer productivity
Digitizing inspections and audits to improve readiness and reduce manual work
When your agency is first on scene, you are first on the survival clock
Practical strategies for leaders and recruiters to build staffing stability
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The impact and responsibility of law enforcement leadership
This milestone makes it the most integrated Drone as First Responder system in the world
How agencies can strengthen security, streamline access and meet CJIS 6.0 requirements without disrupting operations
Axon’s integrated network will handle threats from above and around event venues
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Discover how dynamic tactical firearms drills that integrate problem-solving improve police officers’ response times, accuracy and outcomes in high-stakes gunfights
OFF DUTY
Tuscaloosa Police Sgt. Ritamarie Thomason’s path to success was spurred by the 9/11 attacks, which is when she vowed to make a change in her life to become one of the helpers
Whether you carry an on-duty backup gun or an off-duty concealed carry firearm, there are hundreds of great choices
By embracing your inner creativity, you can find balance in an imbalanced life
Not all police movies and TV shows are about big-city departments — here’s a selection of those set in the small towns and wilds
Being familiar with agency policy regarding off-duty work is the first step cops must take
The #StillServing program celebrates the continued service of America’s heroes after they’ve left the armed forces
Recently, we asked our readers a series of questions related to their OPSEC habits while off the clock
Wisdom applicable to LEOs’ life and policing pops up even while vacationing
A collection of highlights from Police1 and LSU’s expansive survey
The “metric Ruger” is an excellent choice for officers who carry 9mm sidearms
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