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In March 2020, Police1 and Louisiana State University conducted an expansive survey capturing law enforcement attitudes toward marijuana use and enforcement. A total of 3,615 sworn LEOs weighed in on a range of topics, from the use of medicinal marijuana off duty to decriminalization. This special report features expert analysis of the survey findings.

The Letter to America topic provides law enforcement officers and police advocates a platform to explain the complexities of critical issues impacting policing to a civilian audience. Content addresses why the New York water attacks matter, how the war on drugs is waging a war on us and how civilians can support quality policing. If you are interested in writing a “Letter to America,” email editor@police1.com with a short description of your proposed letter.

In resource-strapped times, intelligence-led policing is a key to identifying and investigating gang activity. Departments must work in partnership to maximize personnel resources, leverage existing gang crime knowledge and expertise, and develop databases that track gang activity, especially as gang members use new technology and social media to help perpetrate their crimes across jurisdictional boundaries. This special coverage series reviews strategies departments can deploy to take a data-driven approach to reducing gang-related crime.

In this special section, we offer an in-depth look at the latest trends in firearms for police officers, providing you with side-by-side comparisons of duty weapons from the top manufacturers. We examined the market with an eye toward the future so you know what to look for in your next firearm, a crucial tool that could one day save your life.

The Federal Law Enforcement topic area addresses all crime-fighting agencies at the national and federal level. This section will provide you with the latest news, information and developments across the country and in Washington.

In the past two decades, autism diagnoses have increased by nearly 300%. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 in 54 children have an autism diagnosis. The Autism Spectrum Disorders topic provides information on how police can recognize the signs of autism and effectively approach a person on the autism spectrum to minimize risk to both individuals and police officers. Learn the common characteristics of autistic people, review 5 tips to guide officers during interactions with autistic persons and be inspired to create autism sensory kits that will help calm autistic persons.

The Artificial Intelligence topic provides information on the role of artificial intelligence in law enforcement. This section features the latest news on how police departments are using artificial intelligence; insights into the ways that artificial intelligence aids in crime prediction, surveillance and data analysis; and details on how artificial intelligence can streamline police operations.

If your department hasn’t yet made the move towards electric, in this series you’ll learn why the myths about EVs are selling them short, and what you need to know to transition toward an electric fleet.

Bike patrol units offer a high-visibility, proactive community policing presence that is budget-friendly for any size department. In this Police1 topic section, learn how to set up one of these special operations units in your community, see their impact in action and for officers already working the two-wheeled beat, learn why these gear investments are worth every penny.