Although New Orleans was considered the country’s per-capita “murder capital” in 2022, with 266 murders, there were only 121 criminal homicides in 2025
A pickup truck veered across the centerline and crashed into Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper Colin Osborne’s cruiser; a passenger in the pickup died in the crash
K-9 Spike was shot and killed during a foot pursuit of an armed suspect who was fleeing a traffic stop
D.C. Metropolitan Police Officer Terry Bennett was struck by a vehicle while he was working to assist a stranded motorist
The LVMPD’s Fusion Watch and Drone Operations Center houses the department’s real-time information network; the agency has 75 drones, which can be launched from 13 skyports across the city
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When your agency is first on scene, you are first on the survival clock
Practical strategies for leaders and recruiters to build staffing stability
How New Orleans aligns police, fire and EMS before, during and after major events — and what your agency can replicate immediately
Connect data, decisions and action across your agency
How critical leads get buried — and how to find them faster
What happens between the alert and the response — and why leadership decisions made early matter
What the data and the field reveal about where agencies lose candidates and how to keep them
From self-doubt to credibility tests, early-career challenges can define what comes next. This discussion explores how women navigate those pressures and build lasting career momentum
How automated reporting and synchronized dispatch and response can bridge staffing gaps and boost officer safety
How video, supported by connected data and automated tools, is shaping police response, reporting and post-incident review
The link between reduced burnout, improved retention and smarter workflows
The margin between prevention and response is shrinking — and the stakes are rising
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
This tool turns isolated investigations into cross-agency opportunities
Their advantages can include culture, development and a personalized experience
What Aimpoint’s first selectable multi-reticle optic gets right – and where it stands out in real-world use
The PTT switch attaches directly to the controller
WATCH NOW
Leaders from Knoxville, Louisville and Nashville share how they launched the Tri-City Police Leadership Academy and what it means for the next generation of supervisors
OFF DUTY
Open carry laws may be concerning, but gun rights are fundamental in the US. Almost all states are open carry states - here’s how to safety deal with this
An organization called Hunting for Heroes, now in its second year of operation, is raising money through ‘red meat’ efforts like hunting tournaments and outdoor activities
It may say ‘Officer’ or ‘Deputy’ on your business card, but you have many other titles in your life that demand your dedication and devotion
Arrogance is a poor substitute for confidence — arrogance appears where confidence is lacking
Much like having an excellent credit score at the credit reporting firms, a good online reputation can smooth the path for a badge bearer
Metadata within a digital image can contain date, time, and location of where the photo was taken, which can be dangerous depending on the circumstances, the location, the person in the photo, as well as who is capturing the image
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