Officer Safety

Rapid Response: Why aren’t cops convicted in most shooting cases? Because they shouldn’t be

We must keep educating the public about what happens in a rapidly unfolding, high-stress, potentially life-threatening deadly force encounter, as well as whatever legal proceedings follow such an event

September 25, 2015 03:55 PM

Doug Wyllie

Drones

5 ways drones can help cops fight crime

Drones are becoming a go-to tool for law enforcement — here are five ways your agency can use them

September 17, 2015 01:15 PM

Tactical Apparel

Feeling overheated from your body armor? Here’s a solution

The TacVent adds air circulation and cooling

September 16, 2015 02:48 PM

Tim Dees

Police News

Undercover Houston police officer, suspect killed

June 24, 2009 03:50 AM

Corrections

Ga. courthouse security still a worry after ’05 spree

June 23, 2009 04:43 AM

Handcuffing small-wristed individuals

June 23, 2009 03:29 AM

Patrol Issues

10 safety tips for cops on the 4th of July

The Independence Day holiday can increase the number of intoxicated knuckleheads you’re likely to encounter on your shift

June 22, 2009 09:24 AM

Doug Wyllie

Patrol Issues

Avoiding verbal flak

June 22, 2009 09:11 AM

Scott Buhrmaster

Border Patrol

New border patrol detector not better at catching nuke material

June 22, 2009 05:44 AM

Airborne and Maritime

N.M. sergeant to dispatcher wife: “I’m going down”

June 22, 2009 04:13 AM

Vehicle Incidents and Issues

Chevy Impala safety alert

June 17, 2009 12:09 PM

Chicago teen who pointed gun at officer is shot

June 16, 2009 05:40 PM

Lakers melee tests new LAPD policies — officers meet the challenge

June 16, 2009 09:46 AM

Video surfaces in accidental shooting of off duty NYPD officer

June 15, 2009 11:35 AM

Two Wisc. officers shot, one listed in critical condition

June 09, 2009 12:29 PM

The “Armor of God Project” sends used vests to officers in need

June 08, 2009 07:59 AM

Doug Wyllie

Police Heroes

Rookie Va. officer’s stand likely saved others

June 04, 2009 11:20 AM

Body Armor

Body armor meeting NIJ .06 standards now available

June 03, 2009 11:30 AM

Doug Wyllie

Drug Interdiction / Narcotics

Mo. meth labs still rampant despite tougher rules

June 03, 2009 08:56 AM

Police Training

NYPD drills seek to prevent mistaken-identity shootings

June 03, 2009 06:33 AM

Officer-Involved Shootings

Wounded Va. rookie kills violent suspect

June 03, 2009 05:55 AM

Police Heroes

Slain Ill. officer remembered as caring and kind

June 03, 2009 05:41 AM

Pursuit

Va. police officer shot during arrest after pursuit

June 03, 2009 04:31 AM

Patrol Issues

Calif. cops nab murder suspect who called cell phone

June 02, 2009 05:52 AM

Border Patrol

Stricter ID requirements may help border agents

June 02, 2009 04:28 AM

Uniforms

How to buy station/duty uniforms

June 01, 2009 08:02 AM

Police Product Buying Guide

Vehicle Incidents and Issues

Ill. man arrested for stealing officer’s gun after crash

June 01, 2009 05:58 AM

Fitness & Health

Healing the badge: Program helps police cope with trauma

June 01, 2009 05:13 AM

Patrol Issues

Chicago officer shot in the head, critically injured

June 01, 2009 04:51 AM

Boston mayor says no to M-16 patrol units

June 01, 2009 04:17 AM

Police Training

Ore. sheriff to be a cadet again at 70 yrs old

June 01, 2009 04:12 AM

Off Duty

Social networking safety

May 30, 2009 12:42 AM

Legal

Philly man gets 17-40 years for shooting cop

May 29, 2009 09:11 AM

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