The Fairfax County PD chief says rapid response likely prevented further deaths as officers entered a dark apartment with multiple victims
The actor, Air Force air policeman and Texas reserve officer maintained a lifelong connection to law enforcement
Four former Whittier police Explorers alleged they were groomed and sexually abused during the 1970s, with incidents tied to ride-alongs and program supervision
NYC Mayor Mamdani’s new Office of Community Safety will oversee mental health response, violence prevention and victim services as part of a broader strategy to reduce non-criminal demands on NYPD
“The result of it was galling,” Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated. “We had executives that had multiple, three, four, five…kitted-out vehicles assigned to them personally.”
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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.
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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
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
Evidence preserved at the scene, combined with AI-powered analysis, helped investigators crack a 38-year-old case
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This special episode of the Policing Matters podcast explores the shift from reactive to preventative strategies in emergency services and the crucial role of technology and health initiatives
OFF DUTY
Staying awake isn’t the only goal of fatigue management – being tired is dangerous for everyone
No matter how much training, experience and proven good judgment you have, some people will never be comfortable with an old sheepdog being armed
For most agencies, off-duty opportunities are here to stay, but the dash for cash must be optimized to meet the mission of the department first
Dallas officer Amber Guyger had just finished a 15-hour shift when she entered an apartment she mistook as her own and shot a man she thought was an intruder
The perfect on/off-duty gun would be big enough to serve the needs of a patrol officer on the street, yet still small enough to conceal
With a proper holster and a reasonable amount of practice, a J-frame revolver can be drawn with the same speed as a duty gun
In order to survive and thrive in the law enforcement culture, my husband felt he could not afford to be vulnerable
How does your style preference show what city you’re meant to patrol? Take our quiz to find out.
The Seventh Circuit’s findings on an off-duty, officer-involved shooting are valuable and relevant to police officers in all jurisdictions
Throwing a duty belt over your plainclothes is not always tactically sound; these products offer a more stealthy approach to carrying your gear
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