An 18-year-old surrendered to police and faces misdemeanor charges after officers responding to a disturbance were pelted with snowballs during a planned park gathering
Sidney Dorsey was convicted of murder and racketeering in the ambush of DeKalb County sheriff-elect Derwin Brown
Newville officials eliminated an officer position, leaving the chief — currently out on workers’ compensation — as the department’s sole member
Deputy Jose Rivera was struck near his body-worn camera, which may have altered the trajectory of one bullet, Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood said
The new directive bars masks intended to conceal identity while permitting use for safety, health and weather-related reasons
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Learn how modern towing workflows can cut response times and clear scenes faster
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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
When your agency is first on scene, you are first on the survival clock
Practical strategies for leaders and recruiters to build staffing stability
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This milestone makes it the most integrated Drone as First Responder system in the world
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
A practical guide to finding funding, writing stronger applications and making the case for officer safety gear
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Jamie Borden discusses the nuances and complexities officers face when engaging with an unarmed but potentially assaultive individual
OFF DUTY
Appendix carry — carrying a concealed handgun near or on the centerline of the body — takes some getting used to (a really good holster helps!)
Although Sidney Dean Porter was sentenced to life in prison for his brutal murder of Officer Frank Ward of the John Day (Ore.) Police Department, he has being given the opportunity to apply for parole
The stacking entry method serves as a metaphor for what we need to do for each other on a daily basis
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
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