A suspect exchanged gunfire with Colorado Springs officers, wounding one; after being shot himself, the suspect reached for an officer’s gun, prompting the other officer to fire shots
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Deputy Kenneth Lewis was struck by a vehicle while stopping to help a stranded motorist
The lawsuit challenges Gov. Mikie Sherrill ’s Feb. 11 executive order barring federal agents from making arrests in nonpublic areas of state property
Sgt. Michael Schlattman, who had been with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office since 2012, was pinned beneath his cruiser after a tractor-trailer struck it while he was standing by the roadway
Two marked Montgomery County Police cruisers were damaged; in one case, an officer was inside when the rear window and windshield were shattered
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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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As shields are used more often in dynamic, high-risk incidents, agencies are reexamining how testing standards reflect real-world threats and officer safety
The impact and responsibility of law enforcement leadership
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
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National Police Week finds its roots in 1962 when President John F. Kennedy signed Proclamation 3466, designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day
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When all you’ve got is a hammer, everything looks like a nail
The COVRT M4 takes the covert rifle bag to a new level and does a good job of looking more like a sports bag rather than a rifle bag
I’m recommitting myself to getting as much high-quality training as possible so I can become an even more effective partner to American police officers
I was ready to push my kids to the floor, jump over the pew, and run toward the threat with the intention of taking it out – or die trying
What do you get the Police1 editor who pretty much has all the AR-15 accessories he will ever need or want? A bag to put it all in!
One of the many beauties of JM Custom Kydex is the superb level of customer service provided by Tony Mayer
This highly-debated topic has even infiltrated the law enforcement community, and a surprising number of cops are speaking out in favor of legalization
Planning your retirement is like working a case, you should have a plan
Do not forget those who have been injured performing their duties
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