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Training that feels smooth and confidence-building can fail officers under real-world stress, as research shows harder, less polished training builds skills that hold up in unpredictabl...
Baltimore Police Department
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Monore County deputy and U.S. Customs agent stop runaway boat
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Lawrence, KS, Police Department
Teeen crashes head-on into Lawrence police cruiser
A Lawrence police officer narrowly attempted to avoid a head-on crash as a teen driver allegedly rammed the cruiser following a dispute with his father.
June 3, 2026
Bakersfield police respond to bank bomb threat with hostages
A man believed to have an explosive was holding hostages inside a Chase Bank in Bakersfield, and the standoff ended when the man was fatally shot by the FBI.
June 3, 2026
Buffalo, NY, Police Department
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Buffalo officials say improving pay, scheduling and outreach strategies could help reverse recruitment trends as contract negotiations with the police union ramp up.
June 3, 2026
Grand Rapids, MI, Police Department
Grand Rapids Police K-9 Digo
PETA wants Grand Rapids police to end K‑9 use after a dog was stabbed during a violent encounter that ended with officers fatally shooting a knife-wielding suspect.
June 3, 2026

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Video

Woman points gun at civilian in Scottsdale police station
A woman armed with a handgun was shot by Scottsdale police inside a station lobby after aiming the weapon at an aide, a civilian and responding officers.
June 1, 2026
Sandy police officer wounded in deadly shooting
A suspect fired on police officers in Sandy, wounding one before surrendering as investigators determined multiple people had been killed.
June 1, 2026
Michael Puckett
A two-day, multi-state manhunt ended when investigators used a drone to locate the suspect in the killing of Carroll County Sheriff’s Deputy Logan Utt and arrested him as he approached...
June 1, 2026
San Francisco police officer wounded in shootout
A robbery suspect critically wounded a San Francisco police officer before being struck by return fire during a late-night chase.
June 1, 2026

Roll Call Podcast

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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
Aurora police officer stabbed in the head
An Aurora police officer was stabbed multiple times in the head when a man with a butcher knife charged during a mental health call, also injuring a K‑9 before the suspect was...
June 2, 2026
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Trust in leadership is crucial to keeping officers
Agencies struggling to retain police officers might need to focus less on pay and more on leadership credibility, career development and a healthy work environment.
June 1, 2026
Carroll County, VA, Sheriff's Office
Carroll County Sheriff's Deputy Logan Utt
A suspect opened fire during a welfare check, killing Carroll County Sheriff's Deputy Logan Utt and wounding another deputy before fleeing and sparking a manhunt.
May 30, 2026

Officer Labs

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
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.
May 5, 2026
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Aimpoint Duty RDS 1
Hands‑on testing found the Aimpoint Duty RDS quick to mount, simple to run and durable enough to handle the kind of abuse patrol rifles can see in daily service.
April 27, 2026
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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

Honoring the Fallen

Central Berks, PA, Regional Police Department
Central Berks Regional Police Officer Kristen Yeager
Central Berks Regional Police Officer Kristen Yeager died after her cruiser left the roadway and struck a tree while responding to a call in Earl Township.
May 30, 2026
Arlington County, VA, Police Department
Arlington County Police Cpl. Barry Foust
Arlington County Police Cpl. Barry Foust, who responded to the Pentagon attack on Sept. 11, 2001, died after battling cancer linked to his work at the crash site.
May 27, 2026
Taos County, NM
Taos County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Joseph Apodaca
Taos County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Joseph Apodaca was killed when his motorcycle collided with a deputy’s pickup truck during a search for a reckless driver.
May 24, 2026
Heidelberg Borough, PA, Police Department
Heidelberg Borough Police Department
Heidelberg Borough Police Chief Dennis Dixon, who was appointed in 2018, was found dead in his cruiser while on duty, and a cause of death has not been released.
May 19, 2026