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Federal officials are touting the success of Operation Tidal Wave, a joint effort between ICE Miami and local law enforcement that arrested nearly 800 undocumented immigrants in just four days in Flordia.

Poll: Fla. Police Aid Immigration Crackdown; Should This Continue?

April 29, 2025

Federal officials are touting the success of Operation Tidal Wave, a joint effort between ICE Miami and local law enforcement that arrested nearly 800 undocumented immigrants ...

The grand opening of Atlanta's sprawling 85-acre public safety training complex in DeKalb County creates one of the most sophisticated facilities for operational training exercises and classroom work for police and other first responders.

Training & Careers

Atlanta's Public Safety Training Center Finally Opens after Years of Protests

April 29, 2025

Searching for an 8-year-old boy who is non-verbal and autistic who went missing from his home, Titan, a Milford police K-9, jumped into a pond to find the child hanging from a tree.

K-9 Equipment & Services

Mass. Police K-9 Helps Save Missing Autistic Boy in Chest-Deep Water

April 29, 2025

Dupont and Point Blank Enterprises teamed up and spent two years to develop the Elite EXO, a ballistic vest using next-generation Kevlar fiber.

Body Armor Protection

DuPont, Point Blank Enterprises Create Next-Gen Soft Body Armor

April 29, 2025

Two Logan County sheriff's deputies were shot and wounded when gunshots erupted while they were responding to a report of a couple fighting at a trailer home.

Video: 2 Okla. Deputies Wounded in Frantic Shootout at Trailer Home

April 29, 2025

St. Louis police are still searching for a stolen projectile launcher after a 25-year-old man was charged and accused with sneaking into a SWAT bunker and walking out with a shotgun, ammo and other gear.

Launchers & Shotguns

2 Duffel Bags of SWAT Weapons Stolen from St. Louis Police Bunker

April 29, 2025

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A Maryland State Police trooper was airlifted to a Baltimore trauma center with unspecified injures after a vehicle struck the trooper, who was handling traffic enforcement along Interstate 68 in LaVale.

Md. State Police Trooper Struck while Conducting Traffic Enforcement

April 29, 2025

A Berea police officer discharged his weapon after he was pinned between a truck and a car that was suddenly put in reverse when officers tried to talk to the driver while investigating a stolen vehicle report.

Ky. Police Officer Pinned by Car During Stolen Vehicle Investigation

April 29, 2025

South Windsor police are searching for an accused impaired driver who appeared to be passed out in his car in an intersection before taking off from officers, smashing into a heavy-duty gate at the police station and then fleeing.

DUI Suspect Tries to Escape Conn. Police, Crashes into Station's Gate

April 29, 2025

A 45-year-old man pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter as part of a plea agreement in connection with a 2024 hit-and-run crash that killed Connecticut State Police Trooper Aaron Pelletier.

Driver Sentenced to 18 Years for Hit-and-Run that Killed Conn. Trooper

April 29, 2025

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Glock, Aimpoint Collab Puts Weapon/Sight Combo in Slim Package

Lt. Frank Borelli (ret), Editorial Director

April 28, 2025

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Nomination Period Open for 2025 Officer Station Design Awards

April 14, 2025

Officer Innovation Awards: Spotlighting Favorite Police Products

Officer Innovation Awards: Spotlighting Favorite Police Products

March 20, 2025

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Fleet Management Software

Quick Survey: What Are Your Police Fleet Telematics Priorities?

March 19, 2025

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OFFICER Media Group Announces New Valor Awards Program

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March 17, 2025

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Mossberg® 940® Pro Thunder Ranch Shotgun Wins NRA® Golden Bullseye Award

April 29, 2025

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A 25-year-old off-duty NYPD officer was rushed to the hospital in stable condition after he was confronted by two would-be carjackers and grazed by a bullet when they opened fire.

Bullet Grazes Leg of Off-Duty NYPD Officer in Attempted Carjacking

April 28, 2025

The LAPD was helping the California Highway Patrol in tracking down hit-and-run suspects when they encountered Jillian Lauren, and the wife of Weezer's bass player allegedly mistook officers for armed suspects.

Video Footage Captures Clash Between LAPD, Wife of Weezer Bassist

April 28, 2025

A Myrtle Beach police officer is being praised for saving lives when he fatally shot a suspect with a weapon during an altercation that injured 11 people.

S.C. Police Officer Stops Gunman in Altercation that Injures 11

April 28, 2025

Training & Careers

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Training Equipment

Axon Training Pod

April 28, 2025

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Training Equipment

CoolFire Trainer System Provides Safe, Practical Dry-Fire Solution

Lt. Frank Borelli (ret), Editorial Director

April 21, 2025

A bill approved by Clark County commissioners would extend a property tax levy to 2057, and failure of the measure to become law would mean loss of $160 million to Las Vegas' police force.

Hiring & Promotion

County Officials OK Extending Tax Funds to Pay for Las Vegas Police Salaries

April 21, 2025

You've just become a first-level supervisor for the first time. Now what do you do? Here are five things to consider as you transition to this new leadership position.

5 Tips to Give a Jump Start for First-Time Police Supervisors

William L. Harvey

April 16, 2025

The Muskogee Police Department will continue to keep officers at Hilldale Public Schools through the school year, but a staffing shortage could keep them away for the start of the 2026 school year.

Staff Shortage Could Force Okla. Police to Pull School Resource Officers

April 16, 2025

On the Street

A gunman fatally shot Columbia County Sheriff's Deputy Brandon Sikes and shot Deputy Gavin White in the face during a stop of the suspect's motor home, which was filed with pipe bombs and rigged to explode.

Honoring the Fallen

Ga. Deputy Killed, Another Critically Injured During Violent Stop

April 28, 2025

When Virginia Beach police responded to a domestic disturbance, officers encountered a person armed with a knife who was holding it to the throat of another individual.

Va. Police Officer Takes Down Suspect Holding Knife to Person's Throat

April 28, 2025

The owner of a sports nutrition store tried to get a 40-year-old man wanted on a warrant involving lewd acts with a child to surrender before he was fatally shot in an exchange of gunfire with Modesto police.

Video: Dozens of Shots Fired Between Calif. Police, Armed Suspect

April 25, 2025

An 8-year-old boy with autism and a love of local law enforcement got a visit from his heroes when three Humboldt police officers spent time with the boy while he recovered from

Fan Service: Tenn. Police Officers Visit 8-Year-Old Supporter after Surgery

April 25, 2025

A Bismarck police officer suffered an injured knee when he was struck by an SUV and launched several feet over a snow bank into a fence by a fleeing driver, who was fatally shot by another officer.

Watch N.D. Police Stop Fleeing Driver who Struck Officer with SUV

April 24, 2025

Videos

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N.C. Community Finds Light in Dark Anniversary of 4 Officers' Killing

April 28, 2025

While assisting officers with the pursuit of a stolen vehicle, a veteran St. Louis police officer crashed with another vehicle in an intersection, suffering serious injuries, including a possible broken femur.

Cruiser Catches Fire with St. Louis Police Officer Inside after Chase Crash

April 25, 2025

When Fairfax County police pulled over a driver for speeding in Fair Oaks, the armed suspect became combative with officers before pulling his gun from its holster and opening fire before he was fatally shot.

2 Va. Police Officers Wounded in Deadly Traffic Stop Shootout

April 24, 2025

Despite being shot and wounded by a Chandler police officer during a traffic stop, a woman brandishing an apparent sword stole a cruiser and fled, leading to a chase that finally ended in Kentucky.

Video: Sword-Wielding Driver Shot by Ind. Police Officer Steals Cruiser

April 24, 2025

Vehicles & Fleet

An Ansonia police officer was surrounded by a group of people while responding to an illegal street, and at least one person jumped on the hood of the officer's cruise.r

Street Takeover Attendees Jump on, Damage Conn. Police Cruiser

April 28, 2025

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Computer Software

Enhancing Visibility, Safety of Police Fleets Through Telematics

April 24, 2025

A man accused of spray-painting cars was apprehended by Las Vegas police after he was spotted by the department's aviation unit and officers were able to chase him down after he tried to flee on foot.

Special Purpose Vehicles

Video: Las Vegas Police Helicopter Helps Nab Suspect Spray-Painting Cars

April 24, 2025

A Manatee County sheriff's deputy was turning into the agency's Operations Center when a pickup truck veered into oncoming traffic and struck the cruiser, overturning the vehicle and knocking the deputy unconcious.

Video: Accused Drunk Driver Crashes Head-On into Fla. Deputy

April 23, 2025

West Palm Beach police were responding to a traffic incident, and an officer was getting into his cruiser when an SUV struck the vehicle and didn't stop.

Fla. Police Officer on Roadside Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash

April 22, 2025

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Mission Critical: How to Overcome Four Law Enforcement Communication Concerns

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

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Digital Forensics

Best Practices for Collecting Mobile Data in the Field

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Administrative Software

How Lancaster City PD Found a Solution for Managing Personnel Schedules

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

May 19, 2020

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“The court finds that the defendant is irretrievably depraved, permanently incorrigible, irreparably corrupt and beyond any rehabilitation,

2022 Ill. Parade Shooter Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole

April 24, 2025

New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare was shot and killed in March 2024 when he was ambushed by Jaremy Smith after Hare stopped to help Smith with a flat tire

N.M. State Police Officer's Killer Sentenced to Life: 'Act of Evil'

April 23, 2025

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April 28, 2025

Bipartisan bills establishing the Public Safety and Violence Prevention Trust Fund passed the Michigan House and now will be considered by the Senate.

$115M Proposed Plan Would Earmark More Money for Mich. Police

April 28, 2025

Proposed legislation to be introduced this week would create a presumption of civil immunity for police officers who are cleared criminally after using force in self-defense, making Michigan's self-defense laws among the strongest in the nation.

New Bill Would Give Mich. Police Civil Immunity in Self-Defense Cases

April 28, 2025

The latest episode talks about a man who tried to steal an ATM with an excavator because he had a brother as a bad boss. Plus, we look at a city keeping its police force, drop some science and see if you have any Grey Poupon.

The Lineup: When Stealing an ATM Beats Working for Your Brother

Lt. Frank Borelli (ret), Editorial Director

April 25, 2025

Honoring the Fallen

Dawson County Sheriff's Deputy Jesse Perez was conducting a traffic stop in Lamesa when debris from a passing commercial vehicle struck him, and he later died at the hospital.

Honoring the Fallen

Texas Deputy Killed by Debris from Vehicle During Traffic Stop

April 23, 2025

Rio County Sheriff Billy Merrifield was found dead in his home, and Maj. Lorenzo Aguilar was unanimously appointed to serve out the remainder of Merrifield's term, which expires next year.

Sudden Death of Sheriff Under Investigation by N.M. State Police

April 22, 2025

Knox, one of six Roanoke police K-9s trained to apprehend suspects, was rushed to an emergency veterinarian's office after he was struck by a cruiser while pursuing a driver who fled on foot when his allegedly stolen vehicle broke down during a chase.

Honoring the Fallen

Va. Police K-9 Fatally Struck by Cruiser During Chase of Fleeing Suspect

April 21, 2025

South Fulton Lt. Helio Garcia was driving his cruiser when another driver veered into his lane and struck him, becoming the department's first officer to die in the line of duty.

Honoring the Fallen

Longtime Ga. Police Lieutenant Killed in On-Duty Head-On Collision

April 16, 2025

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