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  • ASP Inc.
    We field-tested ASP's Defender LE OC product with a retired officer with roughly 20 years of chemical munitions experience who volunteered to
    Irritant Sprays

    OFFICER Labs Review: ASP Defender OC Passes the Eye Test

    Lt. Frank Borelli (ret), Editorial Director
    June 30, 2025
    We field-tested ASP's Defender LE OC product with a retired officer with roughly 20 years of chemical munitions experience who volunteered to "take the hit": "The heat sensation...
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    A 35-year-old woman is accused of punching a Redding police officer, grabbing his groin and hurling feces at him after she was found behind a business and resisted arrest.
    On the Street

    'Violently Resisting' Woman Flings Her Poop at Calif. Police Officer

    June 30, 2025
    Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder was shot multiple times in the chest and arm when he and another officer faced gunfire from a suspect in an ambush during a domestic violence call.
    Honoring the Fallen

    Critically Wounded Milwaukee Police Officer Dies Days after Ambush

    Joe Vince
    June 30, 2025
    A 32-year-old man was arrested by Fresno police after he allegedly pistol-whipped his ex-girlfriend and tried to shoot her during a vehicle chase, ramming her vehicle with a child instead before an officer opened fire.
    Body Cameras

    Watch Calif. Police Stop Gunman who Fired at, Rammed Ex-Girlfriend

    June 30, 2025
    More than 300 law enforcement officers from federal and state agencies were on the scene of an ambush-style shooting at a popular recreation area that killed two Coeur D'Alene firefighters and seriously wounded a third.
    Investigations

    2 Idaho Firefighters Killed in Ambush Attack while Responding to Wildfire

    June 30, 2025
    During a welfare check at home, Phoenix police discovered a newborn baby
    Body Cameras

    Bodycam: Phoenix Police Save Newborn 'Clinging on to Life' after Mom Dies

    June 30, 2025

    Latest

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    A Michigan State Police trooper fatally shot a suspect in a Saginaw Township bank hostage incident when authorities dangled a soda from a drone and the man stood in front of a window to grab it.
    Firearms

    Mich. Police Use Faygo Red Pop as Lure to End Bank Hostage Standoff

    June 30, 2025
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    The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that police, in most cases, must obtain a search warrant to draw blood from an injured or impaired driver who can't or won't give consent.
    Command/HQ

    Pa. High Court: Warrant Needed for Blood Draws for Injured, Impaired Drivers

    June 30, 2025
    Phillips County, KS, Sheriff's Office
    Phillips County Sheriff's Deputy Brandon Gaede was attempting to handcuff a suspect during an illegal fireworks call in Phillipsburg when the man pulled a concealed handgun and opened fire.
    Honoring the Fallen

    Kan. Deputy Fatally Shot in Struggle During Illegal Fireworks Call

    June 29, 2025
    Corona, CA, Police Department | Tuscaloosa, AL, Police Department | Officer.com News
    This podcast episode talks about how California police officers saved a child left in a parked 110-degree car with the air off and the windows up. Plus, Alabama police have a mystery: Who is the Scooby-Doo thief?
    Command/HQ

    The Lineup: Heroic Police Hot Car Rescue and a Scooby-Doo Mystery

    Lt. Frank Borelli (ret), Editorial Director
    June 27, 2025
    One Milwaukee police officer is in critical condition and another suffered injuries that aren't considered life-threatening after they were
    Firearms

    2 Milwaukee Police Officers Shot, Wounded in Ambush Attack

    Joe Vince
    June 27, 2025

    Sponsored Content

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

    June 18, 2025
    Officer: RadarSign QuickChat
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    Quick Chat: Enhancing Traffic Safety

    May 1, 2025
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    Station Design

    Nomination Period Open for 2025 Officer Station Design Awards

    Paul Peluso
    April 14, 2025
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    Command/HQ

    OFFICER Media Group Announces New Valor Awards Program

    Lt. Frank Borelli (ret), Editorial Director
    March 17, 2025

    Tactical

    LAPD officers responding to a domestic violence incident in progress near an elementary school confronted a knife-wielding man who allegedly fatally stabbed a woman.
    Body Cameras

    Bodycam: LAPD Officers Take Down Man who Fatally Stabbed Woman

    June 27, 2025
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    A brief barricade standoff ensued after a Chesterfield County police officer was shot and wounded while responding to a domestic violence call at an apartment complex.
    Firearms

    Va. Police Officer Shot in Leg while Responding to Domestic Call

    Joe Vince
    June 27, 2025
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    him a seamless transition from range duty to off duty. The setup needed an optic, light, and had to fit the duty holster. The Glock, Holosun, Streamlight, and Mec-Gar system turned out to be the best choice.
    Firearm Accessories

    My New Everyday Carry: How the Change Improves My Setup

    Officer Lindsey Bertomen (ret.), Contributing Editor
    June 26, 2025
    Recently released body camera footage captured an armed robbery suspect pulling a gun on Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies trying to detain him, leaving a deputy critically injured and the suspect dead.
    Body Cameras

    Video: Struggle with Armed Suspect Critically Wounds Calif. Deputy

    June 26, 2025
    A man faces 43 counts of first-degree wanton endangerment after an explosive device detonated and ignited a fire inside a hotel room, where two other explosive devices were discovered.
    EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal)

    Ky. Police Bodycam Captures Explosive Device Going Off in Hotel Room

    Joe Vince
    June 26, 2025

    Training & Careers

    Chitose Suzuki | Dallas Morning News | TNS
    The change to Dallas' police hiring standards is the latest attempt by the city to boost recruitment amid a charter mandate requiring a police force of at least 4,000 officers.
    Hiring & Promotion

    Dallas Police Department Drops College Requirement for Applicants

    June 26, 2025
    Vector Solutions
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    Training & Careers

    Vector LMS Training Management System

    Vector Solutions
    June 24, 2025
    Mississippi Reservoir Police Department
    Cortez Smith, a Cleveland police recruit, suffered a medical emergency after he had participated in the final fitness portion of training at the academy.
    Honoring the Fallen

    Cleveland Police Recruit Dies after Medical Event During Agility Test

    June 23, 2025
    Mount St. Mary's University
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    Education

    Advanced Law Enforcement Training Academy

    Mount St. Mary’s University
    June 18, 2025
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    Specialized Training

    How to Keep Veteran Law Enforcement Officers in Shape

    Lt. Frank Borelli (ret), Editorial Director
    June 17, 2025

    On the Street

    Somerset police used a drone equipped with a speaker and a pre-recorded to help triangulate the location of a 19-year-old man who was lost for seven hours in swampy wetlands.
    UAV / UAS

    Watch Mass. Police Rescue 19-Year-Old Lost in Swamp for 7 Hours

    Joe Vince
    June 27, 2025
    Monroe, MI, Police Department
    After spotting a 58-year-old man wanted on felony and misdemeanor warrants, a Monroe police officer had to use his leg power to run down the suspect as he fled on a bicycle.
    On the Street

    Mich. Police Officer on Foot Chases Down Suspect Fleeing on Bicycle

    Joe Vince
    June 27, 2025
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    A Vicksburg police officer was in stable condition after he was injured when his cruiser was run off the road and crashed into a tree in a ravine.
    Vehicles

    Miss. Police Officer Injured when Vehicle Runs Him Off Road

    Joe Vince
    June 26, 2025
    A man allegedly involved in an earlier shooting of two teens in a self-driving taxi is accused of ambushing and opening fire on a pursuing Santa Monica police officer near an outdoor mall.
    Firearms

    'Ambushed' Calif. Police Officer Seriously Wounded Chasing Suspect

    Joe Vince
    June 26, 2025
    Corona police officers smashed a window in order to save a baby in distress after the child was inside a hot vehicle with the engine off and windows up on a 95-degree day.
    Body Cameras

    Watch Calif. Police Rescue Baby Left Inside 110-Degree Hot Car

    Joe Vince
    June 25, 2025

    Videos

    Florida Highway Patrol's Desk Trooper Program, the first of its kind in the country, lets motorists in minor crashes in a dozen counties video chat with a trooper, and officials hope to expand the program statewide.
    Traffic

    Poll: Fla. Highway Patrol Expands Video Chat Program for Minor Crashes

    June 26, 2025
    When Oklahoma City police arrived at the scene of an attempted suicide and assault, a man brandishing a knife burst through a door and charged at officers, who tried to de-escalate the situation before opening fire.
    Body Cameras

    Video: Okla. Officer's Radio Stops Knife in Frightening Confrontation

    Joe Vince
    June 25, 2025
    A Houston police sergeant wasn't seriously injured when he was caught between two vehicles near the Galleria Mall while trying to detain a driver in a car suspected in a
    Body Cameras

    'You Almost Killed Me!': Houston Officer Pinned Between 2 Vehicles

    Joe Vince
    June 25, 2025
    An accused shoplifter suffered multiple injuries when he tried to escape Houston police officers by leaping off the second floor of the Galleria Mall, landing on the shopping center's indoor ice rink.
    On the Street

    Video: Suspect Can't Elude Houston Police with Jump Off Mall's 2nd Story

    June 25, 2025

    Vehicles & Fleet

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    A Connecticut State Police trooper was injured and multiple vehicles were damaged in a pursuit of a suspect accused of assaulting in an off-duty NYPD officer in the Bronx.
    Investigations

    Suspect in Attack on Off-Duty NYPD Officer Caught after Wild Conn. Chase

    June 27, 2025
    Gamber-Johnson
    2025 Chevrolet Tahoe Wide Body Console Box
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    2025 Chevrolet Tahoe Wide Body Console Box

    Gamber-Johnson LLC
    June 26, 2025
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    Lightbars & Lights

    CD4080 Series

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    June 26, 2025
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    Vehicles

    2025 Jeep Wagoneer Command Operations Vehicle

    Stellantis Fleet Resources (Dodge)
    June 26, 2025
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    Vehicles

    2025 Jeep Wagoneer Command Operations Vehicle Offers VIP Protection and Transportation

    Stellantis Fleet Resources (Dodge)
    June 26, 2025

    Whitepapers

    US Cellular
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    Communications

    Mission Critical: How to Overcome Four Law Enforcement Communication Concerns

    UScellular
    Dec. 17, 2020
    Brother Mobile Solutions
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    Printers

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

    Brother Mobile Solutions
    Oct. 29, 2020
    Susteen Inc.
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    Digital Forensics

    Best Practices for Collecting Mobile Data in the Field

    Susteen Inc.
    Aug. 18, 2020
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    Administrative Software

    How Lancaster City PD Found a Solution for Managing Personnel Schedules

    PlanIt Schedule
    June 1, 2020
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    Digital Forensics

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

    Susteen Inc.
    May 19, 2020

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    A 23-year-old suspect in the brutal beating and mugging of an off-duty NYPD officer still in uniform was apprehended in Virginia and spent a month fighting his extradition.
    Investigations

    Man Accused of Trying to 'Stomp the Life' Out of Off-Duty NYPD Officer

    June 26, 2025
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    June 25, 2025
    Tuscaloosa, AL, Police Department
    Tuscaloosa police are asking the public for help in finding a suspect who broke into a convenient store and stole cash and coins while dressed up, ironically, as the crimefighting cartoon canine.
    Investigations

    Ruh-Roh, Shaggy: Ala. Police Hunt for Thief in Scooby-Doo Costume

    June 25, 2025

    Command/HQ

    ASP, Inc.
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    Voluntary Recall Notice Ultra Plus Cuffs

    June 27, 2025
    Lorain County, OH, Sheriff's Office
    The proposed sales tax increase would generate roughly $13 million annually for the Lorain County Sheriff's Office, filling in funding for expiring COVID relief dollars as the agency faces looming deficits.
    Command/HQ

    Lawmakers Propose Sales Tax Hike to Save Ohio Sheriff's Office Budget

    June 27, 2025
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    June 26, 2025
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    The New York State Sheriff's Association and the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police are wary of a statewide prohibition on police pursuits, fearing a
    Traffic

    N.Y. Attorney General Wants Police Chases Except for Most Serious Offenses

    June 26, 2025

    Honoring the Fallen

    Huntsville, AL, Police Department | al.com | TNS
    An act passed in 2023 in honor of fallen Huntsville Police Officer Billy Clardy III created a wiretapping program for state and local law enforcement to secretly monitor and record felony drug suspects.
    Investigations

    Drug Trafficker 1st Convicted Under Act Named after Slain Ala. Police Officer

    June 23, 2025
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    Honoring the Fallen

    LAPD Sergeant Fatally Struck Helping Motorists: 'He Died a Hero'

    June 23, 2025
    Bernie, MO, Police Depaartment
    Bernie Police Lt. Eddie Mays was trying to handcuff a resisting suspect in a domestic violence incident when the officer suffered a medical emergency and could not be revived.
    Honoring the Fallen

    Mo. Police Officer Dies after Medical Emergency During Arrest

    Joe Vince
    June 17, 2025
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    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

    Paul Peluso
    June 11, 2025

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