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
The DFR program was being demonstrated when deputies lost contact with a speeding e-bike in the same area and put a drone into action to help bring the suspect into custody
Idaho State Police troopers with five years of experience are paid at an hourly rate of $32.86; Washington State Patrol officers with similar experience are paid around $60 an hour
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Practical patrol guidance for using pepper projectile systems to increase compliance, improve team coordination and reduce risk during high-stakes standoffs.
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Reducing gaps and strengthening evidence with digital solutions
Learn how AI-powered tools are improving detection, accelerating investigations and protecting vulnerable children
Proven approaches to reduce fentanyl overdose risk and protect staff and inmates
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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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
Why public safety agencies are investing in DFR and what it takes to secure grant funding to support long-term success
A practical guide to finding funding, writing stronger applications and making the case for officer safety gear
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Explore strategies to address small issues within police teams before they escalate, promoting a culture of accountability and efficiency
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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
Law enforcement officers often do great, kind, positive, and life-affirming things for people that nobody ever hears about — Pat Novesky’s annual Dream Hunt is one such effort
A Calif. cop stuck at home due to injury created a product that would give him peace of mind
The following is an actual letter written by the girlfriend of a cop who sent it along to P1 for you to enjoy
Variety is the spice of life; complacency in your workouts can be just as dangerous as it is on patrol
Keeping your kids away from drugs is a tough road, but it’s important to talk to them about drugs before someone else does
I wish I could go back and tell my 21-year-old rookie self, “Hey kid, make sure you start planning for retirement”
Using these six simple steps can go a long way toward improving your home life overall, particularly your relationship with your kids
“The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place” — George Bernard Shaw
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