The audit showed 16% of veteran officers and 14% of new officers have completed the mental health training, which became mandatory in 2019
Bradley Nicholson shot at a Fresno Police officer, striking the top of his department-issued baseball caps
From a missing child case to an arrest within 21 minutes, CEO Garrett Langley highlights the real-world impact of integrated policing technology
The North Royalton PD said the officer violated policy by sharing confidential records; the sergeant is accused of improperly providing confidential materials to the officer
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. is charged with two counts of second-degree assault in the incident
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Practical patrol guidance for using pepper projectile systems to increase compliance, improve team coordination and reduce risk during high-stakes standoffs.
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
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How agencies can strengthen security, streamline access and meet CJIS 6.0 requirements without disrupting operations
Evidence preserved at the scene, combined with AI-powered analysis, helped investigators crack a 38-year-old case
TimePilot helps investigators connect evidence faster, reduce backlogs and move cases forward with confidence
Jim Dudley and Kunins discusses Axon’s AI innovations, real-time tools and ethical approach to empowering law enforcement
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From crime scene reporting to confronting serial killers, Anne E. Schwartz recounts her chilling experiences and lessons learned from the Dahmer investigation
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The Walther Arms Q4 Steel Frame shot like a laser beam during SHOT Show 2020 range day
When carrying a gun daily it’s easy to get caught up in what gun is the best, but we sometimes forget to think about our ammunition
Check out the newest SIG firearms, ammunition and electro-optics on display at this year’s SIG Sauer range day
From the LEOSA Reform Act to police use of CBD oils, here are some of the most popular Policing Matters podcasts of the year
More options in this market means more officers will be carrying off duty, which is a good thing considering the threats cops and citizens face in today’s world
A police officer’s skill set runs parallel with that of many successful authors, so it is no surprise so many are writing crime novels
In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss the need for officers to know when it’s time to pull the pin
Here’s how to most efficiently wreck a solid, loving relationship, get that starter marriage out of the way, and cast a pall over your next few relationships
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