Holyoke Councilor Israel Rivera told officers, “You know who the (expletive) I am? I’m not a regular (racial slur),” and later, “I’m the one that makes your (expletive) budget (racial slur).”
The funding request of $25.9 million includes resources for two 72-person training academies and would support the addition of 100 new troopers
The officers were fired from the Soddy-Daisy PD after they allegedly plotted to get another officer fired; the city will pay the officers $415,000 each in back pay, compensation and legal fees
Lt. Evertina Halfacre was also the first woman assigned to Memphis PD’s Drug Interdiction Unit and one of the first two women in the department’s Color Guard
A Novi PD officer pulled over an off-duty Wayne County deputy before sending him on his way without incident; 15 minutes later, the deputy pulled the officer over without cause
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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
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The PTT switch attaches directly to the controller
Third-party verification confirms the shield’s ability to stop edge and clustered rifle threats under the ASTM E3347 standard
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The event honors the bond and skills of K-9 units, highlighting their crucial role in public safety and fostering deeper connections between police and the community
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In doing all of these things, we as wives can stand behind our officers and help hold their arms up in battle
I don’t think Barney Fife has memories of dealing with the uncomfortable feeling of gladness that another man is dead instead of him... but I do
Here are some strategies about how you should start preparing for retirement now
With some mental tailoring and gear selection, you can not only survive the transition to a suited operator, you can thrive in it
FirearmsU.com, a new website built by a retired officer, is helping instructors fill their classes and helping students find exactly what they’re looking for in a firearms trainer
It is the innumerable small moments in life that define whether we are a person worthy of trust
Working on your marriage may not be easy at times, but the more you work on it, the more you get used to doing it, the more you enjoy it
In Police1 “First Person” essays, Police1 Members candidly share their own unique personal insights on issues confronting cops today, as well as opinions, observations, and advice on living life behind the thin blue line
Jeff Carlyle, Rick Dunn, and Mark McClure are doing something right in their second careers after retiring from police and military posts — this year their office was the Signal 88 Franchise of the Year
There is no shortage of proof that police officers are working fatigued — evidenced by the sometimes fatal errors that occur as a result
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