“When a victim of domestic violence ... comes forward, having a female officer available can make the difference between someone sharing their story or staying silent,” said Normal PD Chief Steve Petrilli
Auburn Police Officers Edward Pickard and Lucas Drancsak spotted the person, climbed down a 10-foot wall and ran to shoreline; Pickard entered the water and helped the person to safety
Shooting incidents for the year-to-date are down 25% compared to 2024 and 40% compared to 2023, the department announced
As burnout and cumulative stress continue to impact first responders, a new retreat model focuses on proactive recovery and long-term resilience
From political pressure to staffing shortages, readers say small agencies are being pushed from multiple directions at once
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Reducing gaps and strengthening evidence with digital solutions
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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
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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
How agencies can strengthen security, streamline access and meet CJIS 6.0 requirements without disrupting operations
New FAA approvals and advances in autonomy allow public safety agencies to scale drone programs, improving coverage and efficiency without increasing staffing
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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?
This pocket-sized 9mm weighs 16.19 ounces (empty), has a slide length of 6.06” and a barrel length of 3.39 inches
If you operate in an area where avalanches are possible, you owe it to yourself to be educated on survival methods
Sometimes the key to a happy and successful marriage becomes known those who have been divorced and/or married more than once and learned from the situation
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There will never be a day when officers leave their duty belts and ballistic vests in the squad, so start taking preventative measures now — and take them often
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