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There’s a way for LEOs to keep their sidearm secure and accessible only to themselves – even when separated from their duty pistol or backup sidearm
This next-gen bodycam helps keep officers safe by recognizing common phrases and automatically activating to capture footage
They can help investigators develop clearer pictures of what drives suspects
When the officer opened the police-car door, the cuffed suspect fired three shots
Traffic stops will always be dangerous, but you can reduce the risk
The shooting happened on Nov. 3 after “teams of armed” people allegedly targeted several cannabis dispensaries
Sgt. Robert Ramsey was 12-year veteran of the department
Surveillance video shows a man push the 72-year-old agent, sending him flying to the ground
The Tulsa Police Department’s random act of kindness helped a man get back on his feet
If you can’t be home on the holiday, do your best to carve out another day where your family gets 100% of you
Directing a person to show you their hands is inviting movement that strips you of a valuable threat cue
The deceased was identified as Sgt. Darrin Briggs
In a year that brought relentless challenges, these are the five events the P1 team and our readership viewed as having the most significant impact
At a time when so much is expected of police leaders, taking care of yourself is likely to be very low on your priority list
If you think so, you are out of your mind
A man believed to have been involved is wanted for questioning, police said
Our panel of experts discuss how SWAT teams should analyze training, operations and policies to remain ready to respond to complex challenges
Wisconsin officer Aaron Hintz is convinced his training prepared him to make a 54’ shot when lives were on the line
The empty NYPD van was destroyed
The dispatch unit was hit particularly hard, officials said
The incident unfolded Thursday evening at a Delaware hotel, authorities said
The suspect, a naked woman who was intoxicated at the time, was later apprehended, police said
LASD officers Brian Hill and Garrett Rifkin were exhausted after working for hours; a photo of the two went viral for reasons beyond their chosen profession
Bodycam video shows the woman accelerating and striking an officer head-on
The officer quickly realized flames were coming from the attic and helped firefighters evacuate the family
Bodycam video shows officers taking a masked man into custody and recovering a loaded handgun
Investigators say the death of Patrolman Jason Franco, 38, was a tragic accident
Any impact used to thwart a suspect from taking your firearm must be done with all the power you can muster
The officer was wearing a protective vest and is home recovering
Demonstrators threw rocks at officers and damaged police vehicles after 7 people were arrested Tuesday for trespassing at a home that’s been the site of protests
The deputy sustained fractures in both his legs, officials said
Deputies were trying to arrest the bar owner for violating COVID-19 indoor dining rules