Police Topic Directory
Browse the Police1 topic directory and find curated content on a variety of law enforcement matters, including our collection of special coverage packages tackling high-interest issues, featuring voices from our roster of law enforcement subject matter experts.
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Every year Police1 reports from the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference, the world’s top police leadership conference that brings together law enforcement thought leaders from across the globe. The multi-day event features hundreds of educational sessions that offer police leaders new strategies and resources to help them navigate the challenges of policing today.
Learn essential defensive tactics to improve officer safety, control, and de-escalation in high-stress situations.
Policing Matters podcast host and deputy chief Jim Dudley (ret.) pays a visit to Axon Week 2025 to get an exclusive look at some of the revolutionary advancements in public safety technology and the thought leaders and technology experts making them happen.
Defensive tactics for police officers are essential for surviving real-world encounters. In this exclusive series, Lt. Dan Marcou shares proven techniques developed on the street to help officers stay safe, respond decisively, and build confidence. Each article offers step-by-step instructions of a variety ot tactics. This training series is for verified law enforcement professionals only.
Congress designated Oct. 28 as National First Responders Day in 2017. The day honors the police officers, paramedics, EMTs, firefighters and 911 operators who answer the call when a crisis arises, often putting their own lives on the line. Serving as a national day of gratitude, National First Responders Day pays tribute to their services to their communities and honors fallen first responders. National First Responders Day is also a call for action to support first responders.
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