https://www.police1.com/news Police News from Police1 en-US Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:01:16 GMT https://www.police1.com/arrests-sentencing/man-shows-up-at-n-m-sheriffs-office-with-truck-full-of-dismantled-alpr-cameras The suspect told deputies he was returning the devices following the cancellation of Flock contracts, but Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen said ending a contract was “not permission to take property" Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:01:16 GMT https://www.police1.com/arrests-sentencing/man-shows-up-at-n-m-sheriffs-office-with-truck-full-of-dismantled-alpr-cameras https://www.police1.com/pursuit/14-year-old-steals-tenn-fire-truck-strikes-patrol-car-during-police-pursuit The teen struck multiple vehicles before officers used spike strips to disable the stolen Nashville Fire Department brush truck Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:17:09 GMT https://www.police1.com/pursuit/14-year-old-steals-tenn-fire-truck-strikes-patrol-car-during-police-pursuit https://www.police1.com/legal/bipartisan-flock-off-act-would-block-federal-funding-for-alpr-systems The bill would require federally funded cameras to be removed or shut down within 180 days, with exceptions for border security and toll collection Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:14:22 GMT https://www.police1.com/legal/bipartisan-flock-off-act-would-block-federal-funding-for-alpr-systems https://www.police1.com/knife-wielding-man-fatally-shot-after-charging-nypd-officers-on-brooklyn-bridge The NYPD ESU officers spent nearly an hour trying to persuade the man to climb down before police say he descended the cable toward them and raised a knife at an officer Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:50:19 GMT https://www.police1.com/knife-wielding-man-fatally-shot-after-charging-nypd-officers-on-brooklyn-bridge https://www.police1.com/k-9/ex-mo-officer-gets-15-days-in-jail-in-k-9s-death K-9 Apollo weighed 41.6 pounds when he died, while a second retired police K-9 was found in poor condition at the former Dexter Police Department officer’s home Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:39:09 GMT https://www.police1.com/k-9/ex-mo-officer-gets-15-days-in-jail-in-k-9s-death https://www.police1.com/legal/first-amendment-auditor-convicted-of-trespassing-at-conn-officers-home The trial has centered on whether the YouTube creator had the right to walk up and knock on former state police sergeant Bryan Fahey's door Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:46:49 GMT https://www.police1.com/legal/first-amendment-auditor-convicted-of-trespassing-at-conn-officers-home https://www.police1.com/legal/ex-ohio-officer-enters-plea-deal-in-2022-fatal-ois Former Columbus officer Ricky Anderson entered an Alford plea to the charge of reckless homicide in the shooting death of Donovan Lewis Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:53:35 GMT https://www.police1.com/legal/ex-ohio-officer-enters-plea-deal-in-2022-fatal-ois https://www.police1.com/traffic-safety/video-colo-trooper-uses-cruiser-to-stop-wrong-way-driver After the collision, troopers placed the driver into custody on charges of driving while under the influence, reckless driving, open container and failure to provide valid insurance Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:47:29 GMT https://www.police1.com/traffic-safety/video-colo-trooper-uses-cruiser-to-stop-wrong-way-driver https://www.police1.com/police-recruitment/starbase-home-to-spacex-launches-hiring-for-new-police-department Starbase, a city that grew out of SpaceX’s development of its South Texas launch site, is looking to hire six officers and two sergeants to patrol the industrial area in Cybertrucks Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:31:29 GMT https://www.police1.com/police-recruitment/starbase-home-to-spacex-launches-hiring-for-new-police-department https://www.police1.com/Officer-Safety/video-woman-attempts-to-stab-conn-state-capitol-officer-through-cruiser-window Surveillance footage shows the woman kept attempting to stab at the window until the knife broke, after which she ran from the scene Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:05:16 GMT https://www.police1.com/Officer-Safety/video-woman-attempts-to-stab-conn-state-capitol-officer-through-cruiser-window https://www.police1.com/officer-shootings/fla-woman-opens-fire-inside-police-department-lobby Port Orange Police Chief Manuel Marino said the 71-year-old woman fired toward civilian employees before walking outside with the handgun Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:36:58 GMT https://www.police1.com/officer-shootings/fla-woman-opens-fire-inside-police-department-lobby https://www.police1.com/Officer-Safety/calif-officer-shot-in-abdomen-during-struggle-with-armed-suspect-inside-police-holding-cell The Pittsburg officer was shot when he entered the holding cell to transport the suspect to county jail Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:40:44 GMT https://www.police1.com/Officer-Safety/calif-officer-shot-in-abdomen-during-struggle-with-armed-suspect-inside-police-holding-cell https://www.police1.com/arrests-sentencing/man-shows-up-at-n-m-sheriffs-office-with-truck-full-of-dismantled-alpr-cameras The suspect told deputies he was returning the devices following the cancellation of Flock contracts, but Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen said ending a contract was “not permission to take property" Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:01:16 GMT https://www.police1.com/arrests-sentencing/man-shows-up-at-n-m-sheriffs-office-with-truck-full-of-dismantled-alpr-cameras https://www.police1.com/pursuit/14-year-old-steals-tenn-fire-truck-strikes-patrol-car-during-police-pursuit The teen struck multiple vehicles before officers used spike strips to disable the stolen Nashville Fire Department brush truck Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:17:09 GMT https://www.police1.com/pursuit/14-year-old-steals-tenn-fire-truck-strikes-patrol-car-during-police-pursuit https://www.police1.com/legal/bipartisan-flock-off-act-would-block-federal-funding-for-alpr-systems The bill would require federally funded cameras to be removed or shut down within 180 days, with exceptions for border security and toll collection Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:14:22 GMT https://www.police1.com/legal/bipartisan-flock-off-act-would-block-federal-funding-for-alpr-systems https://www.police1.com/knife-wielding-man-fatally-shot-after-charging-nypd-officers-on-brooklyn-bridge The NYPD ESU officers spent nearly an hour trying to persuade the man to climb down before police say he descended the cable toward them and raised a knife at an officer Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:50:19 GMT https://www.police1.com/knife-wielding-man-fatally-shot-after-charging-nypd-officers-on-brooklyn-bridge https://www.police1.com/k-9/ex-mo-officer-gets-15-days-in-jail-in-k-9s-death K-9 Apollo weighed 41.6 pounds when he died, while a second retired police K-9 was found in poor condition at the former Dexter Police Department officer’s home Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:39:09 GMT https://www.police1.com/k-9/ex-mo-officer-gets-15-days-in-jail-in-k-9s-death https://www.police1.com/officer-down/family-sues-trucking-firms-in-highway-crash-that-killed-pa-state-trooper Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr., 44, died from injuries sustained when a tractor-trailer crashed into the rear of a truck he was inspecting off the highway’s southbound lanes Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:04:54 GMT https://www.police1.com/officer-down/family-sues-trucking-firms-in-highway-crash-that-killed-pa-state-trooper https://www.police1.com/search-and-rescue/video-wash-deputies-rescue-man-suspected-of-setting-home-on-fire The man allegedly set the fire believing that there were intruders in his home; he also fired gunshots as Snohomish County sheriff’s deputies tried to rescue him Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.police1.com/search-and-rescue/video-wash-deputies-rescue-man-suspected-of-setting-home-on-fire https://www.police1.com/Officer-Safety/suspect-stabs-ohio-officer-during-trespass-response-man-in-custody-after-manhunt A man is accused of stabbing a Gibsonburg Police officer, severely wounding her when she attempted to escort him off of a private property Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.police1.com/Officer-Safety/suspect-stabs-ohio-officer-during-trespass-response-man-in-custody-after-manhunt https://www.police1.com/community-policing/n-m-citys-pilot-program-connects-business-owners-with-police-for-quick-responses Albuquerque PD's "Adopt a Business" Program pairs officer liaisons with businesses, giving owners a direct line of contact for non-emergency responses Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.police1.com/community-policing/n-m-citys-pilot-program-connects-business-owners-with-police-for-quick-responses https://www.police1.com/k-9/a-well-earned-life-how-a-florida-program-cares-for-retired-k-9s Florida offers handlers of eligible canines up to $5,000 per canine per year for veterinary expenses Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.police1.com/k-9/a-well-earned-life-how-a-florida-program-cares-for-retired-k-9s https://www.police1.com/officer-down/s-c-officer-fatally-shot-by-suspect Officer Chris DeLong, 29, had served the Columbia Police Department as an officer since 2025 after graduating from the Criminal Justice Academy Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:10:28 GMT https://www.police1.com/officer-down/s-c-officer-fatally-shot-by-suspect https://www.police1.com/body-camera/bwc-tenn-swat-officer-shoots-man-wielding-sword-holding-woman-against-her-will Nashville officers first came in contact with the man when he threatened to kill a gas station clerk; they negotiated with him for more than an hour before the fatal shots were fired Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:28:37 GMT https://www.police1.com/body-camera/bwc-tenn-swat-officer-shoots-man-wielding-sword-holding-woman-against-her-will https://www.police1.com/chiefs-sheriffs/when-the-press-conference-becomes-part-of-the-crisis An interrupted officer-involved shooting briefing offers lessons in crisis leadership, transparency and maintaining credibility when critical incidents unfold in front of the cameras Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:03:12 GMT https://www.police1.com/chiefs-sheriffs/when-the-press-conference-becomes-part-of-the-crisis https://www.police1.com/federal-law-enforcement/how-the-secret-service-investigates-threats-before-they-become-attacks A surge in protective intelligence cases is putting more focus on the agency's threat assessment process and its partnerships with federal, state and local law enforcement Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:21:34 GMT https://www.police1.com/federal-law-enforcement/how-the-secret-service-investigates-threats-before-they-become-attacks https://www.police1.com/animal-control/how-officers-can-reduce-unnecessary-dog-shootings-without-compromising-safety Canine-behavior expert James Crosby explains common misconceptions about canine behavior and how training can give officers more options Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:50:31 GMT https://www.police1.com/animal-control/how-officers-can-reduce-unnecessary-dog-shootings-without-compromising-safety https://www.police1.com/firearms-training/what-pasadenas-horseplay-shooting-can-teach-cops-about-gun-safety Dashcam video of an officer shooting a colleague underscores why firearms safety rules must apply in every setting, every scenario and every agency Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:26:51 GMT https://www.police1.com/firearms-training/what-pasadenas-horseplay-shooting-can-teach-cops-about-gun-safety https://www.police1.com/terrorism/the-white-house-drone-plot-is-a-warning-law-enforcement-cant-ignore As hostile drone threats become more sophisticated, law enforcement agencies face growing gaps in training, detection capabilities and operational preparedness Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:16:55 GMT https://www.police1.com/terrorism/the-white-house-drone-plot-is-a-warning-law-enforcement-cant-ignore https://www.police1.com/mass-casualty/articles/3-considerations-for-safer-parades-dS08ulwgF5uV9BIH/ Parades are joyful for citizens but fretful for police departments large and small Fri, 29 May 2026 22:48:00 GMT https://www.police1.com/mass-casualty/articles/3-considerations-for-safer-parades-dS08ulwgF5uV9BIH/ https://www.police1.com/police-products/communications/vision-firstnet-users-summit-delivers-opportunity-to-connect-learn-and-shape-the-future-of-public-safety-communications Registration Closes Soon for September 14–16 Gathering of Public Safety and FirstNet Communications Leaders Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:20:15 GMT https://www.police1.com/police-products/communications/vision-firstnet-users-summit-delivers-opportunity-to-connect-learn-and-shape-the-future-of-public-safety-communications https://www.police1.com/police-products/firearms/beretta-introduces-the-apx-a1-ported-delivering-flatter-performance-and-faster-follow-up-shots “The APX A1 Ported brings a new level of speed and control to the APX A1 family,” said Logan Killam, Sr. Product Manager for Beretta USA Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:14:56 GMT https://www.police1.com/police-products/firearms/beretta-introduces-the-apx-a1-ported-delivering-flatter-performance-and-faster-follow-up-shots https://www.police1.com/police-products/Police-Drones/wrap-laser-counter-uas-technology-added-to-wrapshield-expanding-into-dow-dhs-and-tactical-law-enforcement-markets Operational directed energy brings mobile, repeatable engagement to WrapShield, targeting the economics of low-cost drone threats while expanding WRAP's addressable federal, border security and specialized public safety markets Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:51:34 GMT https://www.police1.com/police-products/Police-Drones/wrap-laser-counter-uas-technology-added-to-wrapshield-expanding-into-dow-dhs-and-tactical-law-enforcement-markets https://www.police1.com/police-products/duty-gear/helmets/team-wendy-announces-title-sponsorship-of-the-jorge-pastore-foundation Three-year partnership expands access to programs that strengthen those who serve Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:01:33 GMT https://www.police1.com/police-products/duty-gear/helmets/team-wendy-announces-title-sponsorship-of-the-jorge-pastore-foundation https://www.police1.com/police-products/investigation/tranquility-ai-partners-with-university-of-south-carolina-upstate-to-launch-nations-first-ai-powered-criminal-justice-education-and-cold-case-investigation-initiative The partnership brings Tranquility AI's platform, TimePilot, to three USC Upstate initiatives: the Upstate Crime Analysis Center (UCAC), the USC Upstate Criminal Justice Education Program, and the newly established USC Upstate Cold Case Team Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:49:43 GMT https://www.police1.com/police-products/investigation/tranquility-ai-partners-with-university-of-south-carolina-upstate-to-launch-nations-first-ai-powered-criminal-justice-education-and-cold-case-investigation-initiative https://www.police1.com/police-products/less-lethal/wrap-raises-12-0m-from-institutional-investors-to-expand-wrapshield-across-a-larger-public-safety-defense-and-enterprise-market WrapShield integrates capabilities designed to detect emerging threats, orchestrate informed decision making and enable appropriate and proportionate response across public safety, counter-UAS, force protection, critical infrastructure, federal, defense and international applications Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:45:21 GMT https://www.police1.com/police-products/less-lethal/wrap-raises-12-0m-from-institutional-investors-to-expand-wrapshield-across-a-larger-public-safety-defense-and-enterprise-market https://www.police1.com/police-products/communications/2026-vision-firstnet-users-summit-to-examine-emergency-management-emac-and-disaster-response-and-recovery-funding-in-featured-session "When Disaster Strikes… What Happens Next?" will Guide First Responders and Emergency Managers Through the Disaster Declaration Process and the Fiscal Realities of Recovery Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:30:57 GMT https://www.police1.com/police-products/communications/2026-vision-firstnet-users-summit-to-examine-emergency-management-emac-and-disaster-response-and-recovery-funding-in-featured-session