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BREAKING NEWS
Video shows Baltimore Police officers attempting de-escalation and deploying TASERs before a suspect armed with a knife and stun device charged at officers
The law bars most face coverings during enforcement and requires officers to present identification before detaining individuals
The FBI said the material involved is historical in nature and does not include government information
“She spends several days each week ... assisting with administrative work and offering something just as valuable: genuine care for those returning from difficult calls,” the L.A. Protective League stated
Rochester officers pleaded with the man to surrender before trying to arrest him by force; he resisted, grabbing an officer’s gun and pulling the trigger while it was still in the holster
Hosts Kyle Shoberg and Mark Redlich break down why viral clips without context can shape public opinion and increase danger for law enforcement
Detectives Victor Lemus, Joshua Kelley-Eklund and William Osborn died on July 18, 2025, after one of two grenades found in a Santa Monica apartment complex detonated
James Aren Duckett was sentenced to death in 1988 after being convicted of first-degree murder and sexual battery of an 11-year-old girl
The Union City PD adopted Ezra and his brother, Ellis, in December 2025; the kittens visit Union City Village residents, especially children, after potentially traumatic incidents
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Respect and admiration for one of us is respect and admiration for all of us
Since two overdose prevention centers opened in NYC in late 2021, health department officials report they have prevented 59 overdoses
Police1 columnists review the optics of the former NYPD captain’s day one as mayor of the Big Apple
From the continuing disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic to staffing shortages and rising crime, 2021 presented many challenges to policing
Parades are joyful for citizens but fretful for police departments large and small
Pre-plan for bystander response, mental health support for when chaotic violence disrupts a mass gathering
PRODUCT NEWS
From cloud resilience to AI, the customer-centric event showcased the future of secure, connected and efficient public service
Powered by AWS, CentralSquare’s cloud-based suite streamlines dispatch, enhances officer safety, and frees up resources for frontline services
This investigation led to the resolution of multiple retail fraud cases
Firm will help the state’s 911 Board assess seven key implementation factors and then assist in developing an initial cost estimate for establishing statewide service
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The integration empowers organizations to improve the issuance and return of critical assets
The Fairfax County PD’s Real Time Crime Center operates with footage from a network of LPRs, a tip-based Crime Solvers program and a system of license plate readers
UWPD and Seattle PD officers were able to clear the protest within hours with no reported injuries; damages to the engineering building totaled more than $1 million
The Arlington PD’s new Beyond Visual Line of Sight waiver allows the departments RTCC staff to launch the drones remotely to respond to active crime scenes
National uniform manufacturer’s partnership reflects ongoing commitment to remembrance and officer safety while also highlighting Lit Safet Vest as the latest innovation for public servants