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Line-of-duty deaths are at their lowest level in over a century — now is the time to double down on what works and finish strong
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
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
Police1’s “What Cops Want” survey reveals a troubling gap in defensive tactics training. The fix starts with leadership
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputy was “in a fight for his life” as he struggled with the man for over a minute, Sheriff John Mina said
Tactical readiness starts before arrival — here’s how officers can train their minds and bodies for high-stress calls
Learn how advanced analyzers are redefining frontline drug enforcement
There are several circumstances where your patrol car can effectively be used to stop a deadly threat
Accessed too early, the hand holding the handcuffs is useless until the arrestee is in a position of control
Why officers are embracing this hands-on compliance tool
A man fired 8 rounds at a cruiser windshield in what the Leon County Sheriff’s Office called a “potential ambush”; the deputy inside survived due in part to bullet-resistant glass
One Mifflin Township officer was hit multiple times, including once in the face, and remains in critical condition at a hospital, while the other officer has since been released
Solo patrols, delayed backup and underfunding top the list of officer safety concerns in Police1’s latest ‘What Cops Want’ survey
Veteran officer’s high-visibility vest gains national backing from legacy uniform brand
Grabbing and firing an officer’s gun during arrest results in a felon in possession of firearm conviction and a 110-month prison sentence
“Come for one of us & you’ll have the full force of the NYPD coming for you,” Commissioner Jessica Tisch said while announcing the arrest of the second suspected mugger
A Calgary police pilot program is replacing nameplates with badge numbers to protect officer safety while maintaining public accountability — should others follow suit?
Both the Miami Police officer and the driver were hospitalized in the incident, which began when the driver struck the officer with his car, the department said
At one point, members of the crowd posed for selfies with a tagged LAPD cruiser; one officer required medical attention after being struck in the face with a bottle
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