The bear was soon safely secured and taken back to the state police barracks, where it was later turned over to staffers with the state’s Environmental Protection Department
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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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
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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 law enforcement agencies can implement AI-assisted reporting with the right balance of efficiency, oversight and compliance
A practical guide to finding funding, writing stronger applications and making the case for officer safety gear
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Retired police lieutenant and dog training innovator Garret Wing sheds light on the dark world of illegal dog fighting and its ties to other criminal enterprises
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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
Going armed while in soft clothes requires a different mindset than when you are in uniform
The more Facebook knows about you, the more valuable it is, so they don’t do much to make it easy to manage and protect your privacy — so, we offer the following simple steps you can take
I cannot see myself shooting any Glock in the future without having TTI doing their magic on the gun’s grip, trigger, and sights
Officer Tony Vlachos of the Jersey City, New Jersey Police Department took his skills as a street officer to a remote Pacific Island and outlasted all comers to become this season’s winner the Survivor TV show
Originally written for children of law enforcement and military officers, SHEEPDOGS: Meet Our Nation’s Warriors teaches all kids to be strong while remaining virtuous in a dangerous world
Many officers miss their children’s recitals, plays and ball games because of work, but there are no do overs in life — you can decide how you spend your time, so choose wisely
I want to tell you the story about an act of love which took place years ago while I was still an active police officer back in the 1980s
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