Home | Officer

Conducting traffic stops during hours of darkness come with an increased level of risks. Find out how officers can optimize their chances of survival and minimize the risk of injury.

Traffic Stops in Low-Light Conditions: How to Minimize the Risks

Lt. Frank Borelli (ret), Editorial Director

June 16, 2025

Conducting traffic stops during hours of darkness comes with an increased level of risks. Find out how officers can optimize their chances of survival and minimize the risk of...

Under the proposed California legislation, police—including federal agents—would be prohibited from wearing face coverings on the job, with a few exceptions. Take our poll to give your opinion about the bill.

Calif. Bill Would Ban Face Coverings for Police: What Do You Think?

June 16, 2025

A Baton Rouge motorcycle police officer was rushed to the hospital in critical condition following a crash, and a suspect involved in the incident was taken into custody.

Motorcycles & Accessories

La. Police Motorcycle Officer Critically Injured in Crash

June 16, 2025

Recently released body camera footage captured St. Louis police officers sifting through debris and navigating an active gas leak to help residents after a deadly tornado ripped through the city in May, killing five.

Watch St. Louis Police Dig Through Rubble to Help Tornado Victims

June 16, 2025

Vance Boelter, the man accused of killing Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and shooting state Sen. John Hoffman, was arrested in Sibley County after

Accused Minn. Political Assassin Surrenders after 2-Day Manhunt

June 16, 2025

Demonstrators protesting the Trump administration clashed with Denver police as thousands marched downtown, with some participants throwing projectiles at officers.

Denver Police Arrest 35 after 'No Kings' Protesters Throw Rocks at Officers

June 16, 2025

Latest

One NYPD officer suffered a broken pelvis and arm, as well as head trauma, and another officer suffered a broken hip when their cruiser was caught in a chai-reaction crash caused by an alleged drunken driver.

2 NYPD Officers in Cruiser Seriously Injured in Chain-Reaction Crash

June 16, 2025

Beginning July 1, the Mount Pleasant and Fairview police forces will become the North Valley Police Department after recent injuries to officers at both agencies brought their staffing shortages to the forefront.

2 Utah Police Departments Merge to Address Staffing Shortages

June 16, 2025

Vance Boelter, the 57-year-old suspect in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers, had worked for an armed security company, an authorities said he was considered armed and dangerous.

FBI Offers Reward for Info on Suspect in Shootings of Minn. Lawmakers

June 15, 2025

Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed by a suspect who also shot state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.

1 Minn. State Lawmaker Killed, Another Shot in 'Targeted' Attack

June 14, 2025

The latest episode takes a look at what law enforcement officers are confronting as protests have erupted in Los Angeles and across the county. Plus other police news and headlines.

The Lineup: Law Enforcement on the Front Line of Protests

Lt. Frank Borelli (ret), Editorial Director

June 13, 2025

Sponsored Content

Officer: RadarSign QuickChat

Sponsored Content

Quick Chat: Enhancing Traffic Safety

May 1, 2025

dreamstime_xxl_130258230

Nomination Period Open for 2025 Officer Station Design Awards

April 14, 2025

Kermit Mulkins

OFFICER Media Group Announces New Valor Awards Program

Lt. Frank Borelli (ret), Editorial Director

March 17, 2025

ebookimage

OFFICER eHandbook: Firearms Training & Tactics

Nov. 11, 2024

Tactical

Houston police were responding to reports of a man with a machete who allegedly stole items from a Family Dollar store when the suspect advanced at the officer on a bridge.

Video: Houston Officer Stops Machete-Wielding Man Charging at Him

June 12, 2025

An armed man wanted for aggravated battery fleeing Chicago police crashed in an Indiana intersection, where he opened fire on officers before he was fatally shot.

Video: Chicago Police Pursuit of Armed Man Ends with Ind. Shootout

June 11, 2025

Axon Founder and CEO Rick Smith, left, is seen with Norwegian police officer, trainer and researcher Espen Dahlen-Lervåg, who highlighted his work in combatives and close quarters TASER training during the opening session of Axon Week 2025 at the Phoenix Convention Center in April.

Moving the TASER to the Forefront

June 11, 2025

asptt2

ASP Trainer Talk: Behind the Technique

June 11, 2025

Cpl Douds gets sprayed

Irritant Sprays

OFFICER Labs: ASP Defender OC

Lt. Frank Borelli (ret), Editorial Director

June 11, 2025

Training & Careers

accushoot

Training Simulators

AccuShoot LFX

June 16, 2025

Ohio's new Peace Officer Basic Training program eliminates 72 hours of outdated coursework and adds training that includes active shooter response and crisis mitigation.

Training & Careers

Ohio to Roll Out Updated Police Training Program for Officers

June 12, 2025

dreamstime_xxl_78320130

Specialized Training

Keeping Veteran Officers in Shape

Lt. Frank Borelli (ret), Editorial Director

June 11, 2025

Cops and firefighters might not mix

K-9 Training & Equipment

Course on Emergency Care for K-9s Provides Much-Needed Training

Lt. Frank Borelli (ret), Editorial Director

June 10, 2025

Crews will soon break ground on Houston police's $10.5 million, 44,000 square foot Fertitta Family Firearms Training Facility, named after the family of the ambassador to Italy and the head of the Houston Police Foundation.

Training & Careers

Houston Police Getting $10.5M Firearms Training Facility in 2026

June 6, 2025

On the Street

In an interview for CBS Evening News'

Video: Conn. Police Officer Shares Struggles of Making Ends Meet

June 13, 2025

rtstacticalnewarticle1

Body Armor Protection

Not Just for SWAT: How One County Upgraded Officer Safety With RTS Tactical

June 12, 2025

North Charleston police were responding to a burglar alarm and when they reached the scene, they found a building with significant damage and spotted a suspicious excavator that refused to stop.

Watch S.C. Police Officers Pursue Excavator in 3 MPH Chase

June 12, 2025

After encountering a homeless couple and their two dogs at a CVS, Newton County Sheriff's Deputy Joseph McClarin and a Covington police officer paid for a hotel room for them and picked up dog food with severe weather in the forecast.

Video: Ga. Deputy, Police Officer Aid Homeless Couple ahead of Bad Weather

June 12, 2025

Charleston County Sheriff's Master Deputy Alexander McKinnon, shopping while off duty, detained an alleged jewelry store thief for North Charleston police after he chased down and tackled the suspect.

Off-Duty S.C. Deputy Foils Jewelry Store Theft by Tackling Suspect

June 12, 2025

Videos

Officer: URBANSDK

Sponsored Content

Quick Chat: From Complaints to Clarity: Using Urban SDK to Transform Traffic Enforcement

June 13, 2025

Video: Fla. Sheriff Warns Violent Protesters Will End Up 'Graveyard Dead'

June 13, 2025

“Don’t mess with Texas — and don’t mess with Texas law enforcement,” said Gov. Greg Abbott after he deployed Texas Department of Public Safety troopers and National Guard soldiers across the state.

Texas Deploys 2K Troopers, 5K National Guard ahead of Planned Protests

June 13, 2025

When Porter police tried to pull over a driver allegedly tailgating and illegally passing vehicles, the suspect kicked off a high-speed chase.

Watch Ind. Police Use PIT Maneuver to Stop Reckless Driver

June 13, 2025

Vehicles & Fleet

An NYPD officer “interrupted the perpetrator as he was setting fire to a number of vehicles, at which point the perpetrator threw a piece of plywood and fled through an alleyway,” says Commissioner Jessica Tisch.

NYC Mayor Links Torching of NYPD Vehicles to Los Angeles Protests

June 13, 2025

fleetio_ase_scholarship_winners_

Vehicles & Equipment

Fleetio Awards Automotive Service Excellence Scholarships to Advance Careers in Fleet Maintenance

June 12, 2025

NYPD investigators are searching for a suspect who set fire to several department vehicles parked in a gated lot in Brooklyn, damaging vans and special response units.

11 NYPD Cruisers Set on Fire in Gated Department Parking Lot

June 12, 2025

Rick Smith, CEO and Founder of Axon Enterprise, announces the Axon Outpost fixed ALPR camera at Axon Week at the Phoenix Convention Center in April.

Vehicles & Fleet

Increasing Situational Awareness Through Vehicle Intelligence

June 11, 2025

With eight deputies and a failing fleet, the Morgan County Sheriff's Office was in desperate need of a cruiser and were offering a hovercraft in trade. That's when the Lorain County Sheriff's Office came calling.

Special Purpose Vehicles

Trading Places: Ohio Sheriffs Swap a Hovercraft for a Cruiser

June 10, 2025

Whitepapers

20 Usc 0318 Article 1400x1050

Mission Critical: How to Overcome Four Law Enforcement Communication Concerns

Dec. 17, 2020

Brother

Hear from a Lieutenant: How to Help Improve Efficiency & Safety with Mobile Print Tech

Brother Mobile Solutions

Oct. 29, 2020

Susteen August Article Opening Image 5f35aae588096

Digital Forensics

Best Practices for Collecting Mobile Data in the Field

Aug. 18, 2020

Opening Image

Administrative Software

How Lancaster City PD Found a Solution for Managing Personnel Schedules

PlanIt Schedule

June 1, 2020

Thumbnail May Article Opening Image

Digital Forensics

The 4 Most Important Pieces of Mobile Device Data to Collect On-Scene

May 19, 2020

Read This Next

Investigations

West Palm Beach police arrested a man in connection with threatening online comments written on social media photos of officers.

Fla. Police: 'All Pictured are Dead' Written on Online Officer Photos

June 13, 2025

NYPD Commissioner said the cameras, which will be paid for with $963,000 in federal funding, will be installed throughout upper Manhattan and outside several bodegas.

NYPD to Get 38 New Surveillance Cameras Thanks to Federal Funding

June 11, 2025

dreamstime_l_65725674

Investigation Software

Managing Case and Evidence Data

June 11, 2025

dreamstime_xxl_73476569

How to Catch A Criminal: Disappearing Act

Officer Brendan Rodela, Contributing Editor

June 11, 2025

Command/HQ

primage_scsaasroundupdevicescameras

Security & Surveillance

Genetec Brings Powerful New Capabilities to Security Center SaaS

June 12, 2025

dreamstime_xxl_7034506

10 Things Every Rookie Law Enforcement Officer Should Know

William L. Harvey

June 12, 2025

dreamstime_l_119357816

How Law Enforcement Is Using Large Language Models (LLMs)

June 11, 2025

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said she expected the curfew for a square mile of downtown to last for several days, as arrests have increased every night since the protests began.

Calif. Immigration Protests: LAPD Arrest 150 in 4 Nights; Curfew Set

June 11, 2025

Honoring the Fallen

Connie Moyer, National President of Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS), speaks during the 37th Annual Candlelight Vigil on May 13 in Washington, D.C.

Honoring the Fallen

Seasons of Grief

June 11, 2025

Apache Junction Police Officer Gabriel Facio, who was originally from Mexico, had been with the department for three years, and he had previously served with the Phoenix Police Department.

Honoring the Fallen

Ariz. Police Officer Dies Nearly Week after Shooting During Stop

June 9, 2025

Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera was mistakenly shot and killed as she pursued a suspect who pointed a pistol at the two officers during a confrontation inside an apartment.

Honoring the Fallen

Fallen Chicago Police Officer Accidentally Struck by Partner's Gunfire

June 9, 2025

A fatally wounded Chicago police officer was rushed to the hospital in a cruiser, which crashed and caught fire from a vehicle malfunction, and another squad card was needed to finish the trip.

Honoring the Fallen

Chicago Police Officer Killed in Armed Clash at Apartment

June 6, 2025

Officer Magazine

May/June 2025 cover image

Digital Edition

March/April 2025 cover image

January/February 2025 cover image

November/December 2024 cover image

September/October 2024 cover image

July/August 2024 cover image

May/June 2024 cover image

March/April 2024 cover image

January/February 2024 cover image

November/December 2023 cover image

September/October 2023 cover image

July/August 2023 cover image

May/June 2023 cover image