The margin between prevention and response is shrinking — and the stakes are rising

Turn officer safety needs into competitive, fundable grant requests

Making diverse tools work together without increasing complexity

Separating myth from measurable outcomes in automated speed enforcement

Lessons from agencies that are improving efficiency, accuracy and officer safety

How to position FY26 applications for defensibility, alignment and sustainability

Empowering investigators to focus on judgment, strategy and justice

Learn to communicate your agency’s needs and avoid gaps that stall funding

Cut login delays and boost officer safety: Modernize access without slowing down the mission

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Gordon Graham leads discussion on how app-based vehicle inspections prevent in-the-field failures

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

A Georgia agency’s evidence room went from handwritten logs to a mobile, audit-ready system in less than a year — showing how the right tools and support can transform even the most outdated operations

This next-generation optic brings updated reticle and power options to duty rifles

Barcoding can still play a big role, but RFID brings time and other advantages

Ninety percent of subjects comply at the sight of a PepperBall launcher being shown

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These viral-style throwbacks tap into ‘90s and early-2000s memories — reimagined for a Police1 audience with humor, honesty and a few reality checks along the way

Which of these viral TikTok fitness trends will you try next?

It’s time to match praise with policy for those on the front lines

Support first responders injured in the line of duty, new recruit education and the families of the fallen

A look at discounted tech, gear and personal essentials that align with patrol and off-duty needs

The skills that keep you steady on duty can leave you feeling exposed with the people you love

From policing communities to guiding anglers, one deputy’s second act proves there’s life beyond the badge

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