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One of the most obvious signs of potential trouble is a subject paying repeated visual attention to an officer’s gun
Struggle to remove weapon leads to negligent discharge and highlights training takeaways in grip, holster control and dominant hand use
The real problem with beards, the myth of the fit test and how to prep for the moment your mask seal breaks
Just 30 minutes after completing Axon’s VR TASER training, Lincoln PD Officer Alessandra Winterbauer used her TASER 10 to prevent a suicide-by-cop outcome
The 11 suspects arrested in the incident are accused of vandalizing vehicles and shooting off fireworks to lure ICE agents out of the center
Odessa Police Department Officer Bailey Martin was visiting the Guadalupe River near Kerrville with family when floodwaters rose 26 feet in 45 minutes
The Alvarado Police officer was shot in the neck; multiple people, some of whom were allegedly wearing body armor, fired shots when the officers arrived on the scene
Experts Katherine Schweit and Dr. Peter Langman analyze the FBI’s 2024 active shooter report, offering insight into prevention strategies, training, tech and trends
The longtime district safety officer, who previously served with the Philadelphia PD, was critically injured after being fired upon by two suspects
Surveillance and body-worn camera video capture the suspect smashing into the victim’s vehicle, firing a round and causing a collision with a responding Fresno PD cruiser
“K-9 units from Stamford were deployed, as was a drone. The suspects were both located...and both were taken into custody,” Stamford police Sgt. Jeffrey Booth said
Event to explore solutions to rising roadway risks for officers — in person and virtual options available
“The violence against our police officers is out of hand,” Milwaukee Police Association President Alex Cyreia said. “It’s four officers in five months”
Video shows the moments leading up to Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy Dalton Swanger being struck in the head “with something hard,” leaving him in critical condition
“Lives are depending on you paying attention while driving,” said Col. Bryan Waugh, superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol
Massachusetts State Police Lt. Donald Bossi is recovering after being seriously injured in the crash
Incident highlights critical training points on vehicle stop strategy, force transitions, weapon cues and pursuit tactics
Respondents to Police1’s “What Cops Want” survey cite media portrayal and political rhetoric as key drivers of hostility. Here are four strategies to help agencies push back and rebuild trust
With 90% of “What Cops Want” survey respondents citing inexperience as a top safety risk, it’s time to turn every shift into high-impact, on-the-job training
California’s “No Secret Police Act,” introduced by Senator Scott Wiener, would make it a misdemeanor for officers to obscure their faces
How video programs can strengthen community relations and elevate officer confidence
Clearwater Police Chief Eric Gandy characterized the incident as “targeted, purposeful and accurate”
A new perspective on what really saves lives
The driver struck another vehicle, which caused his passenger to be ejected; the struck vehicle then veered into the path of an NYPD cruiser
Officers say mental health calls are the top safety risk — here’s how patrol and leadership can work toward change
From e-scooter scouts to paint-filled sprayers, here’s what officers are seeing on the ground during the LA riots
The protest playbook has changed — here’s what officers are up against now
Scottsdale Police didn’t follow a template; it built a Drone as First Responder program designed around its terrain, staffing and commitment to transparency
Jason High, former UFC fighter and current MMA coach, breaks down wall-control fundamentals, with considerations for weapon retention and an optional ground transition
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