“I offer my full support to the incoming administration and to the dedicated personnel, both civilian and enlisted, who will continue to serve in so many ways,” Col. Patrick J. Callahan said
Nearly a year in, the $2 million hub is steering thousands of calls, spotting suspects in real time, and helping officers cut property and violent crime citywide
IMPD officers overwhelmingly supported a test of the 5 on, 3 off, 4 on, 4 off schedule, which would allow officers 37 more days off per year than their previous schedule
The man fired multiple shots at Stamford officers inside an armored vehicle; a possible pipe bomb and other explosives were found inside the house
As the Columbus Police officer was driving to respond to the call with lights and sirens activated, she crashed into another driver who later died from his injuries
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Our expert panel discusses key insights from Police1’s State of the Industry survey on the impact of short staffing, mass retirements and lateral transfers
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A deeper dive into how police trainers can integrate human factor science into police training
Busting the myths surrounding live social media collection and analysis
Understand how your agency can benefit from data deep-dive analysis
How law enforcement and educators can collaborate on improving school safety
This 60-minute presentation provides unique approaches to enable you to be more competitive in your promotional testing efforts
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The company’s new offerings, NightShift and Flock Alpha, demonstrate how AI and automation can help agencies solve more crime, faster – without losing the human touch
Avon Protection showcases the effectiveness and durability of its latest scalable protective system, designed for eye, nose and mouth protection in real-world conditions
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National Police Week finds its roots in 1962 when President John F. Kennedy signed Proclamation 3466, designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day
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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
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