Trooper Aaron Pelletier was struck and killed while conducting a traffic stop on May 30, 2024; the Tunnels to Towers Foundation paid for the home of his wife and two sons
Michigan State Police troopers and a U.S. Border Patrol agent guided the horse to a nearby barn, which turned out to be on the farm neighboring its home
San Antonio officers had placed the suspect in a patrol car following a pursuit when he accessed his own firearm and died at the scene
Prosecutors said their review of the case showed the charges against former Detective Joshua Jaynes and former Sgt. Kyle Meany should be “dismissed in the interest of justice”
The trooper, who was pulled nearly a mile by the fleeing vehicle, said the incident changed how she approaches traffic stops
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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
Practical strategies for leaders and recruiters to build staffing stability
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
How agencies can strengthen security, streamline access and meet CJIS 6.0 requirements without disrupting operations
Vehicles
As demonstrations persist, a new lock can help protect the valuable and dangerous contents of police vehicles in the crossfire
This milestone makes it the most integrated Drone as First Responder system in the world
Axon’s integrated network will handle threats from above and around event venues
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Explore how emotional intelligence gives officers the tools to manage high-pressure situations, improve communication, and foster leadership rooted in empathy and resilience
OFF DUTY
It is critical that departments help officers develop an effective exit strategy from a police career
It’s not about being paranoid, it’s about being prepared
Securing your home to keep your family safe requires mostly time, clear thinking and practice, not a large expenditure of funds
Select a bug out bag that matches your load out gear, skill, experience and local conditions
Here are four considerations if you’re thinking about business ownership after retirement
There are many factors other than pay that determine whether an officer chooses to stay with or leave an agency
Most agencies do issue retiring officers the credentials that are required to carry a firearm under LEOSA, but it’s not always the case
A series of compelling, first-person essays from the career of a Michigan State Trooper
There are several steps you can take to ease the transition from active duty to retired cop
Many public safety employees experience a type of identity crisis when they leave the job – here are some ways to cope
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