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

What it takes to move from fragmented casework to a more coordinated, intelligence-driven approach

Learn how modern towing workflows can cut response times and clear scenes faster

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

A practical guide to finding funding, writing stronger applications and making the case for officer safety gear

Its focused approach, evolving technology and customer-driven development continue to support proactive policing and investigative work

How agencies can strengthen security, streamline access and meet CJIS 6.0 requirements without disrupting operations

New FAA approvals and advances in autonomy allow public safety agencies to scale drone programs, improving coverage and efficiency without increasing staffing

Part one of a two-part series

What can you do to help support a fellow officer in the aftermath of a suicide-by-cop event?

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

In order to be granted professional courtesy, you first must be professional and courteous

An admirable effort is under way to restore the police patch collection of a fallen cop’s nephew

Every so often, I get to hear directly about the people whose lives have been made better by the information we’ve presented on the website

It is not the type of patch over which most collectors would make a fuss, so one might wonder what is so special about this patch

How the off-duty Winnebago County (Illinois) Sheriff’s Deputy singlehandedly stopped a pizza parlor robbery

Cashing in unused sick leave, payment in lieu of vacation, and/or payment for any fringe benefit to “spike” one’s final compensation is causing a certain amount of public outcry

The Police1 Police Training Products category serves as a broad resource for the wide range of law enforcement training gear, accessories and materials available today.

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