The violence reduction initiative will include Cleveland police, Cuyahoga County prosecutors, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, and the FBI, ATF and U.S. Marshals Service
Sean Charles Dunn was charged with assaulting, resisting, opposing, impeding, intimidating and interfering with a federal officer
D.J. has joined more than 1,300 law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Secret Service, after being inspired by Houston Police officers to become one himself
Erlanger’s new cross-training program lets officers provide lifesaving care before ambulances arrive, improving coordination between police and fire
In the memo, the FBI says criminals impersonating agents “damages trust” in the community and that the agency has an “opportunity” to better coordinate with their LE partners
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How to position FY26 applications for defensibility, alignment and sustainability
Empowering investigators to focus on judgment, strategy and justice
Learn to communicate your agency’s needs and avoid gaps that stall funding
Cut login delays and boost officer safety: Modernize access without slowing down the mission
How early caller context can transform dispatch, RTCC awareness and field safety
Prevent in-the-field failures with standardized, app-based vehicle inspections
First-year police chiefs share the strategies, surprises and lessons that shaped their first 12 months in command — with takeaways that apply to any leader stepping into a new role
Explore how to align your agency’s plans with funding opportunities related to national celebrations and large-scale event needs
You can’t control the chaos — but you can train the brain that faces it. Learn how to build decision-making that holds under pressure
Turning fragmented theft data into prosecutable evidence
Generative AI is emerging in police work. Join chiefs exploring how to harness its potential while addressing the challenges of oversight and trust
Gain insights into investigative methods that ensure accuracy, consistency and courtroom-ready results
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
With the launch of Assist Chat on SVX, Assisted Narrative and a new drone dispatch integration, the company aims to simplify communication, improve accuracy and strengthen officer safety across the field
The MX908 handheld mass spectrometer and VipIR 3-in-1 bulk analyzer help law enforcement and corrections personnel make faster, defensible drug identifications – and stay ahead of an evolving fentanyl crisis
Setina’s electronic SmartBelt buckles quickly and locks automatically
Panasonic’s new solution protects devices from cyberattacks so police can focus on protecting their communities
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Exploring the unique considerations when coaching BJJ to law enforcement personnel, focusing on weapon retention, transitioning to cuffing and strategic disengagement
OFF DUTY
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
We’re a quarter of the way through the year, so how are your goals and resolutions for 2015 coming?
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