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Oakland County deputy rescues brothers from burning home
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Austin police fatally shoot gunman after chase
A man accused of pulling a gun on members of a running group and threatening to shoot them was fatally shot after allegedly pointing the weapon at Austin police officers during...
July 14, 2026
Grand Rapids, MI, Police Department
Grand Rapids police carry shooting victim to ambulance
With gunfire still heard nearby and an ambulance unable to get through a crowd, Grand Rapids police officers carried a critically injured man to waiting medics, and body camera...
July 14, 2026
Maryland State Police
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A Maryland State Police trooper and a 16-year-old driver were airlifted to trauma centers after the teen allegedly failed to yield while crossing a Worcester County intersection...
July 14, 2026
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A SIRAS drone hovers in the air
A new Ohio law requires police to obtain search warrants before using drones to observe the interior of homes and businesses, while creating exceptions for emergencies, crash ...
July 14, 2026

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Phoenix police stop knife-wielding suspect chasing man
Phoenix police responding to a domestic disturbance encountered a knife-wielding suspect who ran from a house and chased another man before officers opened fire, body camera footage...
July 13, 2026
Coventry police bodycam captures power line explosion
A Coventry police officer's body camera captured the dramatic moment live power lines exploded after a driver bypassed a fire engine blocking traffic and ran over downed wires...
July 13, 2026
NYPD rescue woman from the Brooklyn Bridge
Dramatic video shows NYPD officers spending nearly an hour building trust with a woman in crisis atop the Brooklyn Bridge before pulling her back to safety.
July 10, 2026
Southfield police rescue two children from ravine crash
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.
July 9, 2026

Roll Call Podcast

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While push-ups have long been used as a measure of fitness, are they representative of an actual police function?
From push-ups and sit-ups to dummy drags and obstacle courses, fitness experts increasingly argue that police fitness tests should reflect the real-world demands officers face...
July 13, 2026
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NYPD officer jumps in Newtown Creek to save woman clutching piling
Body camera footage shows an NYPD Harbor Unit officer jumping into Newtown Creek in Queens and swimming to a woman clinging to a wooden piling before bringing her safely to a ...
July 13, 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 13, 2026
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Fireworks
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The latest podcast episode discusses the volatile recipe of rowdy gatherings and fireworks after police in Boston were injured by the explosives. Plus other police news and headlines...
July 10, 2026

Officer Labs

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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
Trusted Technology Solutions
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
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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

Honoring the Fallen

Smith County, TX, Sheriff's Office
Smith County Sheriff's Deputy Gerald Atchison Jr. and Sheriff Larry Smith in 2018.
Smith County Sheriff's Deputy Gerald Atchison Jr. died after collapsing from what officials believe was a massive coronary event while working at agency headquarters in Tyler....
July 9, 2026
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