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
A stape trooper got out of the vehicle carrying Gov. Kelly Ayotte and pulled actor and comedian Eugene Mirman from the flaming wreckage of an electric car
Officer Aréanah Preston was shot and killed by a member of a group committing a string of robberies in order to get money for a barbecue
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What Police1’s “What Cops Want” data reveal about what happens when officers are constantly playing catch-up — and what it means for performance, safety and retention
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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.
How stolen vehicles move seamlessly across international lines
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
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How agencies can strengthen security, streamline access and meet CJIS 6.0 requirements without disrupting operations
Regardless of agency size or incident complexity, a streamlined response is achievable
Evidence preserved at the scene, combined with AI-powered analysis, helped investigators crack a 38-year-old case
TimePilot helps investigators connect evidence faster, reduce backlogs and move cases forward with confidence
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K-9 handlers participating in the recent 32nd Annual LVMPD K-9 Trials in Las Vegas took some time out backstage to share their pups’ favorite toys
OFF DUTY
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
There’s no fun in making a huge boat payment if you never have the time to actually enjoy the boat
We police officers generally have to work out on our own time, and I see that as being just one more hour added to our shift
No matter where you stand on Heller, Peruta, or any other relevant ruling on the Second Amendment, it’s imperative that you be mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually ready for whatever you face on the streets
Being armed can make the difference in dangerous situations, as I learned on spring break
Admire and honor Chicago PD Detective Dennis Farina, but do not emulate or copy his character from “Law and Order”
What makes the CORE unique is a clever series of adapter plates that allow the user to install optics from a number of different companies by simply switching plates
If we, the police, don’t fight for victims and speak for their loved ones, then nobody will
Take control of those things that are in your control — seatbelt, attitude, vest, emotions, speed, health, driving, fitness, and training
Body language, situational awareness, stride, and walking pace are major precipitators for victimization
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