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From “Law & Order” to “COPS,” the 1990s brought grittier police dramas, groundbreaking reality TV and some of the most influential portrayals of law enforcement on TV
See how today’s agencies are adapting narcotics testing to meet the challenges of modern-day detection
How well does your current patrol vehicle support the realities of today’s job? Take Police1’s anonymous survey and tell us what’s working — and what’s getting in your way
House Bill 20 forbids people from remaining within a 15-foot zone around officers after receiving a warning or if their presence interferes with police actions
NYPD
Det. Robert Karroll was shot in the back of his ballistic vest as officers confronted an 18-year-old who fired into a passing vehicle before approaching an unmarked NYPD vehicle
Empower law enforcement, fire, EMS and school leaders with a shared operational view
Bystander video posted online shows at least one person holding the North Charleston officer down while others punched her and struck her with objects
Law enforcement leaders reflect on the lasting impact of the Dallas ambush and the changes in planning, training, community engagement and officer preparedness that continue to influence policing today
What began as a peaceful demonstration ended with five officers killed, several others wounded and a historic SWAT operation
From workspace design and cargo organization to safety and comfort, Police1 is asking officers what works well in today’s patrol vehicles — and what they’d redesign if given the chance
NYPD
A ballistic vest stopped the round that struck Det. Robert Karroll before officers pursued and arrested the armed 18-year-old
The man threw the concrete pieces as LAPD officers responded to a medical emergency
As the officer physically struggled with a suspect, “multiple members of the group congregating began throwing various items at [the officer] including alcoholic beverages”
A Sumner County deputy’s cruiser was swept into a flood current as officers attempted to rescue drivers who had gone around road closure barricades
The Jorge Pastore Foundation is helping first responders prepare for the next call through training, wellness and informed equipment choices
From centerline control to cardiovascular fitness, this episode explores the skills that help officers stay composed and perform under pressure when seconds count
Benjamin Song, who was convicted of opening fire during the July 4 demonstration outside the Prairieland Detention Center, was sentenced to 100 years in prison
Officers told the suspect to get out of the car, but he instead “put the car into reverse, hitting one of the unmarked vehicles, and ultimately hitting multiple members of the NYPD”
The Pembroke Pines Town Commission elected to name Aug. 6 “Deputy Maury Hernandez Day” in honor of the deputy, who was severely wounded by a suspect
Baltimore County Police Officer Paul Catalfamo left Shock Trauma surrounded by family and fellow officers as he continues rehabilitation
The suspect struck vehicles but did not strike any of the Minneapolis-area law enforcement officers as he fired multiple shots from a third-floor window
Police1’s Duane Wolfe analyzes bodycam footage of an officer trapped inside a fleeing suspect’s vehicle and the critical decisions that followed
The officers had tackled a theft suspect fleeing on foot, falling into a roadway; a vehicle not related to the pursuit then approached and ran over the suspect and officers
Video of a Tacoma officer’s deadly encounter left viewers asking, “How did he stay so calm?” The answer offers valuable lessons for officers preparing for their next critical incident
A video from the encounter shows the man confronting officers and arguing with them before pulling a gun from his waistband and firing shots
Grants and strategies for equipping police with narcotics identification and radiological detection tools
Years after a suspect attempted to grab my duty weapon, the video of the encounter remains one of the most valuable training tools of my career
The suspect fired at officers and bystanders in Midland before barricading himself in an abandoned veterinary clinic, where he was later found dead
The driver repeatedly ignored Jacksonville officers’ attempts to stop him and continued driving through the Ironman course, nearly striking participants on multiple occasions
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