Officer Safety

What cops need to know about citizens’ love and respect

Cops’ lives matter deeply in the hearts and minds of good people who respect and admire their officers

August 19, 2015 03:37 PM

6 myths of police training that inhibit effective learning

Police trainers must make the most of the time they have by using the science of motor learning and performance to improve the training they deliver

August 17, 2015 03:44 PM

Force Science

Officer Safety

3 challenges for police officers in a post-Ferguson world

It has never been easy to be a cop — and it’s getting even harder to be one now — so watch out for each other and be smart about the risks you’re taking

August 14, 2015 05:42 PM

Mike Wood

Patrol Issues

Police concerned about popular toy guns

March 02, 2009 04:57 AM

Drug Interdiction / Narcotics

N.J. man hits undercover cop with car

February 27, 2009 11:05 AM

Emotionally Disturbed Persons (EDP)

EDP wounds officers, kills self in standoff

February 27, 2009 11:03 AM

Gangs

Gang targeted S.C. sheriff for initiation

February 26, 2009 10:12 AM

P1 First Person: EVOC - Blame or truth?

February 26, 2009 06:19 AM

Police1 Special Contributors

Fitness & Health

Fla. deputies investigated for steroid use

February 26, 2009 03:31 AM

Federal law enforcement

FBI agent shot during round up of suspects

February 26, 2009 03:22 AM

Critics: Crown Vics prone to fuel leaks, fires

February 24, 2009 11:31 AM

Patrol Issues

As economy dives, crime fears spike

February 24, 2009 06:55 AM

Women in Law Enforcement

Record number of female officers killed in ’08

February 24, 2009 04:16 AM

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund

Police Training

Quick action saved Ind. officers’ lives

February 24, 2009 03:44 AM

Legal

Chicago’s top cop won’t release names of officers with complaints filed against them

February 24, 2009 03:28 AM

The key to key silence

February 23, 2009 09:58 AM

Scott Buhrmaster

Police Jobs & Careers

Ark. sheriffs’ offices rely on reserve officers and part-timers

February 23, 2009 09:13 AM

Corrections

Eight inmates escaped Miss. jail, 7 at large

February 23, 2009 07:49 AM

Drug Interdiction / Narcotics

Meth makers leave behind a toxic trail

February 23, 2009 04:24 AM

Less Lethal

Officer injuries down with increased TASER use

February 23, 2009 04:10 AM

Police Training

Point of domination

February 23, 2009 03:19 AM

Tony Blauer

Police Training

Overkill training mentality

February 23, 2009 03:17 AM

Tony Blauer

Police News

Suspect in Ind. police shooting found dead

February 23, 2009 03:09 AM

Officer-Involved Shootings

Md. officer challenges policy against naming police who kill, injure suspects

February 22, 2009 06:28 AM

N.Y. officer struck, killed by drunk driver

February 22, 2009 06:25 AM

TASER Disarming

February 20, 2009 07:34 AM

The Police Officers Safety Association (POSA)

Police News

N.J. officer recounts hostage ordeal

February 20, 2009 07:03 AM

Police Jobs & Careers

L.A. Sheriff’s Department loosens hiring standards for new recruits

February 20, 2009 04:03 AM

Less Lethal

Drawing gun on Calif. school crowd ‘justified’

February 20, 2009 03:47 AM

Border Patrol

Three hurt after Border Patrol chopper makes emergency landing

February 20, 2009 03:41 AM

Officer-Involved Shootings

Suspect shot after headlocking Md. officer

February 20, 2009 03:37 AM

Patrol Issues

Two Ind. officers wounded in ambush, suspects arrested

February 20, 2009 03:06 AM

Terrorism Prevention and Response

Countering terrorist teams, part 1: A different threat requires a different response

February 19, 2009 11:30 AM

Richard Fairburn

Officer Safety

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