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Security challenges after D.C. dinner attack
Officer Roll Call
This special episode features OFFICER's Lt. Frank Borelli (ret.) and Paul Rothman of SecurityInfoWatch discussing the aftermath of the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack...
May 1, 2026
D.C. Police body camera of suspect firing shots
Body camera footage shows Washington, D.C., police officers pursuing and arresting an armed man wearing body armor after police say he fired toward them during a confrontation...
May 1, 2026
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Scottsdale Police Department substation
Investigators say an armed woman entered a Scottsdale police substation, aimed a handgun at an employee and others, and was shot after refusing to drop the weapon, with no officers...
May 1, 2026
Suspect storms D.C. dinner security checkpoint
Security video released by prosecutors shows Cole Allen storming a checkpoint at a Washington, D.C., dinner, with authorities saying he fired at a Secret Service agent before ...
May 1, 2026

Learning Resources

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Video

San Diego County deputies arrest electric dirt bike rider
San Diego County sheriff’s deputies pursued a 19‑year‑old on an electric dirt bike who led patrol vehicles and a helicopter through residential streets at over 50 mph before being...
May 1, 2026
NYPD gas explosion bodycam
Despite being thrown backward by the blast, body camera footage shows responding NYPD officers quickly regrouping and focusing on evacuating frightened families—including young...
May 1, 2026
Fort Lauderdale officer rushes shot K-9 to emergency clinic
A Fort Lauderdale police K‑9 is recovering at home after undergoing hours of surgery following a shooting during a weekend burglary response that was captured on a body camera...
April 30, 2026
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson
A grand jury indicted Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson and her chief financial officer on dozens of corruption counts after a state investigation into the city jail and a high...
April 30, 2026

Roll Call Podcast

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An officer runs toward an active shooter event. Can response be trained more efficiently?
Focusing on the shift from containment to immediate engagement, the content highlights how officers are trained to make quick decisions under stress, utilizing lessons from past...
April 30, 2026
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Traffic‑related line‑of‑duty deaths among police officers fell significantly in 2025, but experts say preventable crashes and struck‑by incidents continue to put officers at risk...
April 30, 2026
Denver Sheriff Department
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The Denver Sheriff Department is mourning the loss of a recruit who died after a medical issue during an academy training session.
April 30, 2026
Secret Service during DC dinner attack
A gunman's attack during the White House Correspondents' Dinner has forced a hard look at how modern security measures are designed, executed and publicly discussed.
April 29, 2026

Officer Labs

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This review explores the features and field testing results of the PointBlank FAS G4 armor system, highlighting its adjustable design, comfort, and versatility across different...
April 23, 2026
SoundThinking
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OFFICER Media Group evaluated the CrimeTracer3 data research tool from SoundThinking and was more than impressed by the platform's performance.
April 10, 2026
Mission First Tactical
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Testing it over the course of the week, the Guardian Duty Holster exhibited zero challenges with holstering or presenting the weapon during testing, both with and without a mounted...
Dec. 22, 2025
Urban SDK
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What if you could have actionable evidence in just minutes? The Urban SDK system provides instant insights into speeding and traffic violations, helping police effectively deploy...
Nov. 17, 2025

Honoring the Fallen

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Crittenden County Sheriff’s Deputy Rick Coyle was critically injured in an on‑duty shooting earlier this month while responding to a guardianship call, leading to weeks of medical...
April 30, 2026
Jefferson County, TX, Constable's Office, Precinct 1
Heather Avery
Heather Avery, a Jefferson County reserve deputy constable, was serving a morning traffic detail in Winnie when a tractor‑trailer struck her SUV, killing her at the scene.
April 29, 2026
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Thomasville Police Officer Dallas Hinton killed in crash
The family of Thomasville Police Officer Dallas Hinton said an outpouring of prayers and unity from residents has helped them cope after he was killed in a fiery crash near the...
April 28, 2026
Chicago police officer killed in hospital shooting
A suspect with active warrants and electronic monitoring restrictions is accused of opening fire on two Chicago police officers while in custody at a hospital, killing one and...
April 27, 2026