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12-gauge shotgun
From ammunition flexibility to psychological impact, the 12-gauge shotgun still offers capabilities that make it relevant in modern law enforcement crowd management.
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Mason police officer fired over department-issued hat violation
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Smith County Sheriff's Deputy Gerald Atchison Jr. and Sheriff Larry Smith in 2018.
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Southfield police officers rescued two children through a vehicle window while firefighters used extrication tools to free the injured adults trapped inside the wrecked SUV.
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An LAPD helicopter suffered minor damage after a drone struck the aircraft while crews responded to a brush fire in Encino, renewing concerns about unauthorized drones interfering...
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Ohio's new law creates a 15-foot buffer zone around police and other first responders and increases penalties for conduct that creates a risk of physical harm to those working...
July 9, 2026
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Orange County officials explode fireworks in watermelon as part of safety demonstration
Anaheim and Santa Ana police deployed drones to identify illegal fireworks activity, helping officers issue citations, seize thousands of pounds of fireworks and focus resources...
July 9, 2026

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Jordan Wilmore is sworn in as a new Kemah police officer
After missing the state licensing exam by a single point, Jordan Wilmore received encouragement and financial support from Shaquille O'Neal before achieving his dream of becoming...
July 8, 2026
Bodycam footage from a stairway shootout in St. Peter
St. Peter Police Officer Austin Buss was struck in the arm and ballistic vest when a shotgun-wielding suspect opened fire from the top of a stairway, touching off an exchange ...
July 8, 2026
Newly released body camera footage captures a violent struggle between Portland police officers and a trespassing suspect who allegedly resisted arrest, leaving two officers injured before he was taken into custody.
Two Portland police officers suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a suspect allegedly refused to leave a property and fought officers attempting to arrest him.
July 8, 2026
Police chase murder suspect through Stow golf course
Bystander video captured a fugitive wanted on an attempted murder charge driving through a Stow golf course after allegedly firing at a state trooper, carjacking a minivan and...
July 8, 2026

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Frank Borelli
The TOUGHBOOK 56 test unit often found itself on the dirty hood of a Jeep... shown in the garage but tested on dirt roads.
Through rigorous testing, including multiple drop tests and temperature challenges, the TOUGHBOOK 56 proved to be resilient and dependable, exceeding standard expectations and...
July 8, 2026
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Close-combat firearms training
Research on memory, stress and motor learning suggests many police training programs reward short-term performance while failing to build skills that endure under real-world pressure...
July 8, 2026
Texas deputy and police officer avoid crash
Dramatic body camera footage shows a Kaufman County sheriff's deputy and a Forney police officer narrowly escaping injury when a passing vehicle slammed into a patrol cruiser ...
July 8, 2026
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OFFICER Media Group launches the 2027 State of the Industry Projection Survey, offering law enforcement leaders a chance to share insights on growth, challenges, and funding. ...
July 7, 2026

Officer Labs

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The T500 body camera measures less than 3'x2'x1.5'
The article details the testing process of the T500 body worn camera, emphasizing its simple setup, versatile mounting options, intuitive interface, and the seamless integration...
July 2, 2026
Point Blank Enterprises
Point Blank FAS G4 Armor System
Field testing found the Point Blank FAS G4 armor system remained comfortable and stable during extended wear in both external and concealed configurations.
June 10, 2026
Veritone Redact
Veritone Redact automatically identifies potentially private, or sources of such information. Face, two screens.
Veritone Redact helps law enforcement automatically blur sensitive details in video and audio, significantly reducing the time required for FOIA requests and court releases.
June 2, 2026
SoundThinking Inc.
SoundThinking's PlateRanger ALPR
SoundThinking's innovative AI-powered ALPR system turns surveillance cameras into proactive tools, enabling quick identification and tracking of wanted vehicles.
May 28, 2026

Honoring the Fallen

Body camera footage of Medina County deputies under fire during ambush
Newly released body camera footage shows Medina County sheriff's deputies coming under fire and taking cover while responding to a break-in and shots-fired call that left Rittman...
July 7, 2026
Schenectady County sheriff's K-9 Leonidas
Leonidas, an eight-year veteran K-9 with the Schenectady County Sheriff's Office, died of heat exhaustion after the temperature-monitoring and alarm systems in a deputy's vehicle...
July 6, 2026
Rittman, OH, Police Department
Rittman Police Sgt. Scott Ries
Rittman Police Sgt. Scott Ries was killed and two others were injured after responding to a disturbance and shots-fired call at a home where investigators later found the suspected...
July 6, 2026
Fresno County, CA, Sheriff's Office
Fresno County Sheriff's Office K-9 Santi
A Fresno County Sheriff's Office K-9 was killed in an apparent hit-and-run after illegal fireworks startled the dog, causing him to jump a fence and run into the roadway.
July 6, 2026