“Because of [Deputy Britanie Bratcher’s] selflessness and love, this very special little girl now has a forever home and will never go without in any way,” the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office stated
“For too long, officers in Paterson were asked to do their jobs without the modern tools routinely used by other major cities. That has changed,” New Jersey A.G. Matthew Platkin said
Golden Police Officer Evan Dunn, 33, and his partner were responding to a crash when the suspect struck them, trapping them under the vehicle from the initial crash
The protesters are accused of disrupting a service at the Cities Church in St. Paul, where a local official with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement serves as a pastor
The man initially complied with Salisbury PD officers’ commands to raise his hands; then, he lowered his hands, argued with officers and reached for an object believed to be a gun
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UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
When your agency is first on scene, you are first on the survival clock
Practical strategies for leaders and recruiters to build staffing stability
How New Orleans aligns police, fire and EMS before, during and after major events — and what your agency can replicate immediately
Connect data, decisions and action across your agency
How critical leads get buried — and how to find them faster
What happens between the alert and the response — and why leadership decisions made early matter
What the data and the field reveal about where agencies lose candidates and how to keep them
From self-doubt to credibility tests, early-career challenges can define what comes next. This discussion explores how women navigate those pressures and build lasting career momentum
How automated reporting and synchronized dispatch and response can bridge staffing gaps and boost officer safety
How video, supported by connected data and automated tools, is shaping police response, reporting and post-incident review
The link between reduced burnout, improved retention and smarter workflows
The margin between prevention and response is shrinking — and the stakes are rising
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Designed for smaller departments, this platform focuses on essential features without the IT burden
This tool turns isolated investigations into cross-agency opportunities
Their advantages can include culture, development and a personalized experience
What Aimpoint’s first selectable multi-reticle optic gets right – and where it stands out in real-world use
OFF DUTY
Given the current state of events in our profession, we need to teach new officers how to be prepared for life in the fishbowl
The foundation of any relationship — at least one that is healthy — should include open and honest communication, trust, and respect
The new messenger-style bag from BLACKHAWK! is spacious enough for a full-sized laptop, books, a Glock, and three extra mags — I even put a Level III panel in it
It’s important to be discreet about your LE status and maintain a low profile in order to avoid becoming a target
Knowing that the number one killer of cops is complacency, let’s apply the core value of law enforcement — keeping survival skills at the forefront — to a law enforcement marriage
Approach your monthly finances with intentionality and it will change the trajectory of your budget, your ability to pay off your debts, invest in your future, and deal with the annual visit from the tax man
According to the company, the new holster will allow for concealed appendix carry with greater comfort and versatility
Being the old guy — and I use the term generically to mean both male and female — in any police agency means something went right in your career
The problem is that people associate ‘different’ training with special and easy - and it’s neither; it’s personalized and it’s proving effective
PRODUCT RESEARCH CATEGORIES
The Police1 Police Training Products category serves as a broad resource for the wide range of law enforcement training gear, accessories and materials available today.
The Police1 Police Medical Supplies product category is a collection of information and resources for researching Medical Supplies and accessories. It covers a variety of supplies needed by officers in the event of a medical emergency.
The Police1 Helmets category is a comprehensive resource for researching helmet options for law enforcement personnel. Helmets are essential for providing head protection during tactical operations and other high-risk scenarios.
The Police1 Badges product category is a collection of information and resources for researching police badges and shields. It covers standard and custom badges including eagle shield, oval shield and 5, 6 and 7 point star badges.
The Police1 Gloves category is a comprehensive resource for researching glove options suitable for law enforcement personnel. Quality gloves are essential for protecting hands and ensuring a secure grip during operations.
The Police1 Police Partitions & Barriers product category, which includes everything from bullet-resistant barriers for facilities to squad car partitions, is a collection of information and resources for Partitions and Barriers.
The Police1 Police Storage product category is a collection of information and resources for researching Storage products relevant to law enforcement applications. It covers aluminum cases, weapons storage, and miscellaneous storage products.
The Police1 Mounts and Docking Stations product category is a collection of information, product listings and resources for researching various equipment mounts, docking stations, MDTs and MDCs.
The Police1 Police Video Analysis Software product category is a collection of information and resources for researching video analysis. These tools aid the procedure in which a videotaped segment is analyzed using a frame-by-frame inspection.
The Police1 Footwear category is a comprehensive resource for researching footwear options suitable for law enforcement personnel. Quality footwear is essential for ensuring comfort, protection, and mobility during long shifts.
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