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Milestone Moments of the Year

As the year draws to a close, Police1 looks back on the milestone moments that defined law enforcement, from the ongoing recruitment and retention issues to top trends in health and wellness. Join us as we recap some of the most important events of the year, plus review myriad acts of heroism by America’s law enforcement officers in 2024.

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