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Why firearms training must allow safe failure
While catastrophic safety failures must never be tolerated, meaningful firearms training for law enforcement often happens when students make mistakes, receive feedback and learn...
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Sgt. Jason Duink pets Hoss, one of the Sacramento Police Department’s Mounted Unit horses, at the unit’s barn on Wednesday. The mounted unit was cut from the city budget and all of its officers reassigned to other duties.
Fairfax police rescue trapped driver from sinking car
Driver intentionally rams Columbus police cruiser
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Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling will retire July 15 after leading the department through declines in violent crime, the 2024 Democratic National Convention and ongoing...
July 2, 2026
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The NYPD is rolling out a massive security operation for America 250 festivities expected to draw huge crowds, while also providing security for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce'...
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A new Massachusetts law raises the maximum age for Worcester police recruits from 32 to 39 as city leaders look to attract more candidates and address a growing officer shortage...
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Dotty McDonald, 96, raised a record $48,000 through her annual Feed the Cops campaign, enough to provide meal gift cards for hundreds of Newport Beach police officers, jail employees...
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Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira
Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira was inspecting a tractor-trailer in Schuylkill County when another rig left the roadway, triggering a crash that trapped him...
July 1, 2026
Oklahoma City police K-9 dragged by suspect
An Oklahoma City police K-9 suffered road rash on his paws after a suspect allegedly drove off in a stolen truck with the dog still holding onto the suspect.
July 1, 2026
Oak Park police officer struggles with driver during stop
A gas station traffic stop turned into a violent struggle when an Oak Park police officer discovered a concealed handgun during a pat-down of the driver.
July 1, 2026
Family of slain Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen
The parents of slain Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen used a rare courtroom opportunity to address the father of the gunman who killed their son during a 2024 ambush.
July 1, 2026

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The Trusted Vault software allows for easy and intuitive management of video captured and uploaded by the T500 body worn cameras.
The article details the testing process of the T500 body worn camera, emphasizing its simple setup, versatile mounting options, intuitive interface, and the seamless integration...
July 2, 2026
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OFFICER Media Group launches the 2027 State of the Industry Projection Survey, offering law enforcement leaders a chance to share insights on growth, challenges, and funding. ...
July 1, 2026
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Police agencies are expanding less-lethal options from TASERs to specialized shotguns, but evolving tools, training demands and equipment load continue to shape what officers ...
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A frantic kidnapping report in Florida turned into an elaborate extortion scheme when investigators uncovered staged evidence, failed ransom drops and a hidden affair.
June 30, 2026

Officer Labs

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.
June 10, 2026
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
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
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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

Honoring the Fallen

Washington State Patrol
Washington State Patrol Tara-Marysa Guting
Prosecutors cited darkness, rain and limited visibility as key reasons they could not prove either driver acted criminally in the on-duty death of Washington State Patrol Trooper...
July 1, 2026
LAPD
LAPD Sgt. Shiou Deng
Prosecutors allege Mario Joseph Bickham was traveling 112 mph when he struck and killed LAPD Sgt. Shiou Deng and a stranded motorist after the veteran officer pulled over to assist...
June 30, 2026
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Erika Serrato
Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputy Erika Serrato was hit by a heavy-duty commercial truck pulling a trailer while she was outside her patrol vehicle directing traffic.
June 29, 2026
Marked Tree Police Department
Officer Trevor Howard
Marked Tree Police Officer Trevor Howard was killed and another officer was injured in an early-morning vehicle crash Sunday.
June 29, 2026