Officer Dallas Hinton, 25, had served the Thomasville Police Department for two years and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran
The law is likely unconstitutional, as it attempted to directly regulate a federal agency in violation of the Supremacy Clause, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled
The agent was charged with third-degree assault and criminal mischief for allegedly putting a protester in a chokehold
Former St. Louis County PD lieutenant Mike Reifschneider said he was forced out after refusing orders to discipline personnel who filed complaints
The Pleasantville Police Department was abolished after village leaders learned it was set up without proper public hearings over its funding when it was founded in 2023
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Evolving from community skepticism to buy-in
Challenges of the opioid epidemic
Making drone technology more accessible
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Key findings from the Verizon Frontline Public Safety Communications survey
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Current trends and what the future holds
Learn about the most common threats the industry is facing
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Axon’s integrated network will handle threats from above and around event venues
Evidence preserved at the scene, combined with AI-powered analysis, helped investigators crack a 38-year-old case
How agencies can strengthen security, streamline access and meet CJIS 6.0 requirements without disrupting operations
Reduce investigative delays by connecting officers, analysts and investigators in real time
OFF DUTY
A healthy retirement for officers doesn’t just happen — it requires planning from day one for the next chapter of your life, both on and off the job
Dr. Alexis Artwohl challenges widely held misconceptions about police work with research-backed facts
Don’t let victim thinking undermine your warrior spirit and sabotage your aspirations for peak performance
From practical tools to fun finds, these gifts celebrate the dedication and spirit of SWAT culture without breaking the bank
Don’t feel bad if your New Year’s resolutions didn’t last long because the calendar is full of opportunities for a new beginning, a do-over, or a fresh start
There is more than one way to make an impact on your friends’ and neighbors’ wellbeing
Why do police marriages feel like navigating a high-speed pursuit? The answer might surprise you
With over 500 published articles on Police1, retired officer Dan Marcou’s voice continues to guide and inspire the law enforcement community
Check out these classic comedy sketches involving police officers and detectives
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