Joshua Rocha was convicted of murdering North Kansas City Police Officer Daniel Vasquez; he has been sentenced to death by lethal injection
After Kansas City officers were responded to a call reporting armed car prowlers, one was struck by a cruiser that was rammed by a suspect vehicle and one was run over
Apache Junction PD Officer Gabriel Facio died six days after being shot in the face by a traffic stop suspect armed with a handgun
The 2020 incident unfolded when now-retired trooper Christopher Baldner pursued a man who fled a traffic stop, striking his vehicle twice; the car crashed, killing the driver’s daughter
An initial pursuit of the man by the Fountain Valley PD was called off after the man drove recklessly in poor weather; he was later arrested after crashing during a second pursuit
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Cut login delays and boost officer safety: Modernize access without slowing down the mission
How early caller context can transform dispatch, RTCC awareness and field safety
Prevent in-the-field failures with standardized, app-based vehicle inspections
First-year police chiefs share the strategies, surprises and lessons that shaped their first 12 months in command — with takeaways that apply to any leader stepping into a new role
Explore how to align your agency’s plans with funding opportunities related to national celebrations and large-scale event needs
You can’t control the chaos — but you can train the brain that faces it. Learn how to build decision-making that holds under pressure
Turning fragmented theft data into prosecutable evidence
Generative AI is emerging in police work. Join chiefs exploring how to harness its potential while addressing the challenges of oversight and trust
Gain insights into investigative methods that ensure accuracy, consistency and courtroom-ready results
Lessons from agencies mastering real-time collaboration under pressure
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CentralSquare’s CJIS-compliant platform automates reports, transcriptions and records updates – freeing officers, investigators and analysts to spend more time on mission-critical work
Through new integrations and AI tools, Axon is helping police and communities work together to share information, strengthen trust and solve crimes faster
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Command Light battery-powered mobile lights use non-proprietary, easy-to-find power tool batteries
Panasonic’s new solution protects devices from cyberattacks so police can focus on protecting their communities
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MILO’s simulations offer realistic training options that allow departments to train their officers in both the use of firearms and less-lethal force options
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Make sure you know the rules before crossing state lines with your firearm
How an age-old challenge and a new generation are chipping away at defined-benefit pensions
A Florida police sergeant poses with fellow officers on his final shift
Extra jobs are common among cops, but they can be risky in more ways than one. Leaders must consider the following liabilities if they want to avoid making the news
After a rough few years for law enforcement families, hearing songs that exude pride for the profession is music to our ears
An officer recounts the off-duty, plainclothes survival tips he learned after coming across an armed robbery
Applying lessons learned from Operation Diligent Valor to help LEOs and their families cope with trauma
Here are some of the things that scare me the most and the tools I am using to push past my fears
At the end of the day, cooking is a lot like police work: it’s really simple for the most part
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