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Relying on striking as a default or even the primary empty-hand tool for officers is problematic
Untraceable firearms are endangering officers and communities, requiring stronger regulation, smarter detection and coordinated enforcement to improve safety
“What Cops Want” survey findings reveal major gaps in officer training — from frequency to realism. These fixes can help agencies close the gap and protect both officers and the public
Box Elder Deputy Mike Allred and K-9 Azula were immediately fired upon as they responded to a domestic disturbance call that killed Sgt. Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada
The now-wounded suspect had shot a woman in the back of the head and wounded an Austin Police officer before attempting to hide in a neighborhood home
After the Puyallup Police Department had called off a pursuit, the fleeing suspect, who is a convicted felon, spotted a marked patrol vehicle and struck it head-on
Bots, deepfakes and foreign influence are driving false narratives that target personnel and disrupt operations — making early detection, rapid comms and digital footprint defense essential
Two Lubbock County Sheriff’s deputies were helping a disabled motorist when a semi hit their unoccupied cruiser and left one of them dangling from the overpass
NFL great Tamba Hali and Jiu-Jitsu black belt David Smarr demonstrate a simple, effective tactic for responding when a subject grabs an officer’s outer vest
The driver narrowly missed the Trousdale County deputy as they accelerated and turned to drive toward him
NYPD
The injured officer was able to fend off the attacker; other cops pursued the man, firing shots after he lunged at another officer with the knife
During jail transport, the suspect slipped out of foot restraints, kicked a Wagoner County deputy in the head and attempted to steer the cruiser with his feet
The Lake Wales Police officer and K-9 Bolo became entangled with a suspect’s door during a traffic stop; the suspect fled, striking and dragging the officer and Bolo
Youngstown Police are investigating how the man was able to disarm the Mercy Health officer; the man succumbed to his self-inflicted wound
When Secaucus Police officers arrived at the scene, over 50 people surrounded the officers’ vehicles and others climbed on top ofmarked police SUVs, damaging them
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?
After the suspect gained control of the Massachusetts State Police trooper’s TASER and deployed it against him, an off-duty Boston Police officer helped take the man into custody
The Destination Zero National Officer Safety and Wellness Awards honor five police departments for outstanding agency-level programs that improve officer safety and wellness
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
Portland Police said the crowd was hostile as officers moved in and some people threw lit fireworks from above; street racing participants also surrounded cops who initiated stops
FOP data reports that at least 56 officers have been shot in ambush attacks in 2025, constituting more than 28% of the total number of officers shot in the line of duty
The man “appears to have been targeting law enforcement vehicles & homes to burglarize” when he was first arrested, according to the McClain County Sheriff’s Office
NYPD
The suspect beat an Uber driver with a tire iron to steal his vehicle and struck an elderly woman with it, prompting the NYPD response that led to the officer being wounded
Lt. Donald Bossi was hit by a stolen motorcycle and “propelled” 45 feet from the impact on June 21
Lil Nas X, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, was booked on suspicion of misdemeanor obstructing an officer and was being held in jail
Prevention begins with leaders who normalize check-ins, support peer networks and address trauma before it becomes tragedy
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