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Learn how mobile tech is closing communication gaps, boosting real-time intelligence and securing field communications for today’s officers
Six years of tracking officer shootings has made one thing clear: in the smallest towns, violence comes fast, backup is far and too many cops die before help arrives
Many officers tend to rest or conceal their hands in or on their outer vest during non-threatening encounters, but does this impact reaction time?
Training in the top mount position gives officers the skills to stay in control, limit a subject’s access to weapons and respond effectively if a struggle escalates
As officers mediated fights near the school, a man approached and fired a shot; the shot ricocheted off the ground and struck an officer beneath his ballistic vest
Miami Beach Police have called the incident “intentional,” as the suspect initially stopped for the officer before speeding directly toward him
The same boy made headlines last year when he was arrested at age 11 in connection with a string of Central Park robberies in which multiple phones were stolen
The slow-speed pursuit began when CHP officers pulled a man over in an allegedly stolen vehicle; the man fled, eventually tossing a grenade with the pin partially removed
California ranked #1 for the second year in a row, followed by Connecticut and Illinois; among the lowest on the list are Nevada, Hawaii and Alaska
The global campaign trains civilians in tourniquet use, wound packing and more — skills that can mean the difference between life and death before first responders arrive
This could be the year we finally drop below 100 line-of-duty deaths — a goal many once believed was out of reach
The ambush killings of Officers Anthony Wallace and Matthew Tokuoka gave recruits a sobering introduction to the reality of sacrifice in policing
Get your police officers to talk about tactics to keep names off the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial wall
Events will be held in-person in our nation’s capital, but there are still plenty of ways you can virtually observe and participate
By tracking metrics like use of force, sick leave and highly emotional envents, early intervention systems help agencies spot at-risk officers and provide proactive wellness support
Mooresville Officer Chase Pitcock was clipped while diving away from the speeding vehicle
A routine traffic stop. A disabled vehicle. A burning car. These everyday scenes can turn deadly in seconds — here’s how two experts say we need to rethink roadside response
Spark discussion in the training room or shift briefing with a quote from “The Art of War”
How video programs can strengthen community relations and elevate officer confidence
This approach positions you as a helper and is sure to make the community, your administrators and supervisors happy
Dash camera footage shows a suspect jumping onto the hood of the cruiser; another suspect threw a traffic cone, cracking the windshield
False lessons from Newhall have shaped police training for decades. Here’s what really happened — and why getting it right could save lives today
Off-duty heroics come with high stakes — before you step in, make sure you’ve thought through your gear, your responsibilities and the people counting on you
Unlike a physical injury, a mental traumatic injury like police PTSD can happen almost daily
From defining an active shooter to improving police training, these 10 questions prepare law enforcement to respond with confidence and clarity
Learn what a sovereign citizen is, how they use fake license plates, whether they can be arrested and how U.S. courts view their legal defense
Dawson County Deputy Jessie Perez had served with the sheriff’s office for eight months; he also served with the volunteer fire department and as an EMT
The road is one of the most dangerous places for officers; here’s what your agency can do about it
The Manatee County Sheriff’s deputy driving the cruiser sustained non-life-threatening injuries; the other driver was found to have a BAC more than three times the legal limit
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