Officer Safety
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Survey responses show officers want existing situational awareness tools to work consistently, seamlessly and intuitively before agencies invest in anything new
Concise, actionable tips outlining how police agencies can strengthen planning, close operational gaps and address emerging threats ahead of high-risk events
Through hard lessons learned, IACP presenters advocate for changing the culture of the dynamic ballistic shield
Trooper First Class Dennis D. Ricks was hit by a box truck while conducting a stop on I-26
Bodycam footage shows the Kentucky man attempting to flee after kicking a Pinellas County deputy while being separated from a fight
The Pittsylvania County deputies were injured by shrapnel while executing warrants for brandishing a firearm and trespassing
Bodycam video shows suspect opening fire as Reno PD arrives, striking the windshield, tire and bumper of a cruiser before a fatal OIS
The wounded officer was struck in both legs and sustained a graze wound to his face
How learning the difference — and the ratio — between brightness and beam intensity can improve your light choice and tactics
Your goal is to be the calm in the eye of every stormy situation
Officer Travis “T.J.” Brown suffered a serious brain injury after being tackled by a protester on August 9, 2024
Taking prompt action supports officer wellness, preserves investigative integrity and sets the stage for long-term recovery
Wounded Trooper Joseph Perechinsky, after suffering two gunshots to the chest, stopped traffic in the area and applied a tourniquet to his colleague, Trooper William Jenkins
Before you even turn on the lights, there are a lot of tasks you need to complete
Writing for the court, Judge Doris Pryor said the statute gave officers too much discretion to issue arbitrary orders and criminalize otherwise lawful behavior
Narravance report links TikTok campaigns, activist doxxing sites and protest coordination to spike in officer assaults
Sports marketer Brandon Steiner spent half a year embedded with officers in Harlem, Brooklyn and the Bronx — here’s what shocked him, what broke him and what every cop should hear
A longtime officer sounds off on the habits that sabotage safety, communication and survival on scene
Police1 readers share their top tactics to reduce risk
Learn how fleet data and proactive monitoring can safeguard your most valuable asset — your personnel
From hazard mapping to resource deployment, AI is changing the way agencies prepare for major incidents
By integrating DFR operations into its real time information center, Elk Grove PD is enhancing situational awareness, community trust and officer safety
After taking the man into custody, the Polk County Sheriff’s deputies and detectives noticed “something was smoldering” in the bedroom where he was found
As law enforcement continues to combat the fentanyl crisis, advancements in drug detection technology promise new safety standards for officers in the field
The 8th Circuit affirms qualified immunity for officer in shooting of off-duty cop during a chaotic pursuit in St. Louis
After shooting the Tampa Police Department officer, the man fatally shot himself
The evolving threat of personal data to obstruct justice and imperil officers
The corrections officer said he was “fighting for his life” as the man was “trying to kill him”
The man, who “had an arsenal of weapons with him,” was shot and killed by officers after opening fire, Lorain police say
The man has been arrested and charged with aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer with a deadly weapon; he is also being held on an immigration detainer
Specialized training targets unique circumstances of off-duty concealed carry
Learn how two female officers use leverage, bone structure and distance management to overcome size mismatches on the ground
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said that beyond vandalism from locals, ICE officers whose information is compromised could be targeted by cartels and human traffickers
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