The suspect ignored commands to get out of the vehicle and accelerated, dragging a tethered patrol vehicle that hit a Phoenix PD officer and an Arizona DPS trooper
The man first appeared to cooperate with a San Diego deputy before abruptly rolling up his window and reaching around the vehicle; he then grabbed a gun and fired a shot
LEOs can demand physical ID if a satisfactory oral response isn’t provided, Ala. Supreme Court rules
The case reached the state’s high court after a federal appeals ruling questioned whether officers had probable cause in the arrest of a man watering his neighbor’s flowers
Fla. deputy arrested after allegedly tracking woman he met on TV set, pulling her over after pursuit
The Monroe County deputy is charged with illegally searching LE databases to find information about a woman he met when he was providing security on the set of Apple TV’s ‘Bad Monkey’
Following the deaths of Christian County Deputies Gabriel Ramirez and Michael Hislope, Probation Officer Patricia Drinkall is launching a petition-driven campaign to change bail and bond laws
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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
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How agencies can strengthen security, streamline access and meet CJIS 6.0 requirements without disrupting operations
Axon’s integrated network will handle threats from above and around event venues
A practical guide to finding funding, writing stronger applications and making the case for officer safety gear
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Explore the evolving tactics, training and technology reshaping SWAT teams today with the National Tactical Officers Association’s Thor Eells
OFF DUTY
The human life needs physical, emotional, mental and spiritual balance
The topic of off-duty carry is too big an issue to ignore, especially when it is so starkly presented in the news headlines of the day
For police officers, Thanksgiving can be a pretty busy time
All too often, cops become reliant on overtime and yet we still feel like we’re living paycheck-to-paycheck
Let us know in the comments what you think will happen to the gun industry
Police departments need your courage, decisiveness and judgment
From charitable donations to tactical gear, below are some gift ideas for cops by a cop
Ammo is cheap, lives are expensive — maintain your level of proficiency by regular practice
Join a credit union to make lower payments and save more money
While all of these guns are good choices for defensive carriers, these five stand out as being overrated for one reason or the other
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