The Slidell officer hitched a ride with a bystander, who followed the suspect as she got in a vehicle to flee; the cop relayed information to colleagues, who arrested the suspects
The city of Charlotte announced Estella Patterson will become the next police chief; she worked with CMPD for 25 years before serving as Raleigh police chief from 2021-2025
A fire chief, police officer and race volunteer were killed in two separate incidents at the Hartshorne H-Town Throwdown
The suspect was driving on the wrong side of the road when he nearly crashed into a Port St. Lucie police sergeant returning home from his shift
The LAPD worked to disperse street takeovers and crowds after the Dodgers’ World Series Game Seven win over the Toronto Blue Jays
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UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
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Prevent in-the-field failures with standardized, app-based vehicle inspections
First-year police chiefs share the strategies, surprises and lessons that shaped their first 12 months in command — with takeaways that apply to any leader stepping into a new role
Explore how to align your agency’s plans with funding opportunities related to national celebrations and large-scale event needs
You can’t control the chaos — but you can train the brain that faces it. Learn how to build decision-making that holds under pressure
Turning fragmented theft data into prosecutable evidence
Generative AI is emerging in police work. Join chiefs exploring how to harness its potential while addressing the challenges of oversight and trust
Gain insights into investigative methods that ensure accuracy, consistency and courtroom-ready results
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Panasonic’s new solution protects devices from cyberattacks so police can focus on protecting their communities
The company’s new offerings, NightShift and Flock Alpha, demonstrate how AI and automation can help agencies solve more crime, faster – without losing the human touch
Avon Protection showcases the effectiveness and durability of its latest scalable protective system, designed for eye, nose and mouth protection in real-world conditions
At IACP 2025, Police1 got a look at the central evidence hub that consolidates digital evidence from disparate sources into one simplified location for faster insight
WATCH NOW
Tech Pulse in Focus: Police1 talks with Andrea Cortez about Elk Grove’s Real-Time Information Center
Andrea Cortez is a 17-year law enforcement veteran and analyst at Elk Grove (Calif.) Police Department’s Real-Time Information Center
OFF DUTY
I’m sure we could come up with a hundred other traits that make a good street cop, but for now, take these few words of wisdom and be safe out there
Years ago, when I was still out on patrol, a long-haired guy from a “motorcycle gang” taught me a lesson about appearances sometimes being deceiving
The saying ‘a cop is never really off-duty’ has never been more true
Milking calls for service, eclipsing your allotted time on breaks and being a safety liability at the firing range are some of the faux pas cops should avoid
The photo of my family taped to the back of my badge is a constant reminder that I need to perform my duties the right way, the safe way, every day
Part one of a two-part series
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The use of modern materials and manufacturing methods allows Ruger to offer an accurate and reliable pistol at a reasonable price
People who don’t understand police work simply won’t understand police humor
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