Officer Safety
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Officers want more frequent, realistic and integrated training, but agencies continue to fall short
A crisis call just dropped. You’re first on scene. What do you do?
Police1’s exclusive companion report to the “What Cops Want in 2025" survey reveals critical gaps in training — and what’s at stake when agencies fail to act
From paddleboarding and kayaking to fishing in remote areas, discover the gear, training and self-defense strategies outdoor enthusiasts need to stay safe on the water
From recognizing hidden water dangers to planning safe rescue strategies, here are key steps law enforcement officers should take to reduce risk and improve outcomes when responding to floods
During a traffic stop, the man resisted arrest, disarmed multiple officers and fired a shot that wounded one before Lansing police returned fire
Explore how SWAT teams are adapting core tactics, team roles and training methods to meet today’s operational, legal and technological demands
The Minneapolis park police officer was struck in the arm when the suspect pulled the trigger on the officer’s holstered weapon during a ground struggle
Trooper First Class Dennis D. Ricks was hit by a box truck while conducting a stop on I-26
Bodycam footage shows the Kentucky man attempting to flee after kicking a Pinellas County deputy while being separated from a fight
The Pittsylvania County deputies were injured by shrapnel while executing warrants for brandishing a firearm and trespassing
Bodycam video shows suspect opening fire as Reno PD arrives, striking the windshield, tire and bumper of a cruiser before a fatal OIS
The wounded officer was struck in both legs and sustained a graze wound to his face
How learning the difference — and the ratio — between brightness and beam intensity can improve your light choice and tactics
Your goal is to be the calm in the eye of every stormy situation
Officer Travis “T.J.” Brown suffered a serious brain injury after being tackled by a protester on August 9, 2024
Taking prompt action supports officer wellness, preserves investigative integrity and sets the stage for long-term recovery
Wounded Trooper Joseph Perechinsky, after suffering two gunshots to the chest, stopped traffic in the area and applied a tourniquet to his colleague, Trooper William Jenkins
Before you even turn on the lights, there are a lot of tasks you need to complete
Writing for the court, Judge Doris Pryor said the statute gave officers too much discretion to issue arbitrary orders and criminalize otherwise lawful behavior
Narravance report links TikTok campaigns, activist doxxing sites and protest coordination to spike in officer assaults
Sports marketer Brandon Steiner spent half a year embedded with officers in Harlem, Brooklyn and the Bronx — here’s what shocked him, what broke him and what every cop should hear
A longtime officer sounds off on the habits that sabotage safety, communication and survival on scene
Police1 readers share their top tactics to reduce risk
Learn how fleet data and proactive monitoring can safeguard your most valuable asset — your personnel
From hazard mapping to resource deployment, AI is changing the way agencies prepare for major incidents
By integrating DFR operations into its real time information center, Elk Grove PD is enhancing situational awareness, community trust and officer safety
After taking the man into custody, the Polk County Sheriff’s deputies and detectives noticed “something was smoldering” in the bedroom where he was found
As law enforcement continues to combat the fentanyl crisis, advancements in drug detection technology promise new safety standards for officers in the field
The 8th Circuit affirms qualified immunity for officer in shooting of off-duty cop during a chaotic pursuit in St. Louis
After shooting the Tampa Police Department officer, the man fatally shot himself
The evolving threat of personal data to obstruct justice and imperil officers
Improve real-time surveillance and enhance evidence collection with next-gen visual intelligence
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