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Wave of New Jersey swatting incidents
False bomb and shooter threats have forced repeated lockdowns in New Jersey schools, with incidents across the state outpacing national trends.
May 5, 2026
South Portland police's new Senior Walk program
A South Portland Police Department initiative is taking community policing to the sidewalks with a weekly senior walking program designed to build relationships between officers...
May 5, 2026
Fort Worth civilian police employee shot in face
A civilian Fort Worth police employee was struck twice with a pellet gun while helping a resident make a burglary report, with newly released body camera footage showing the attack...
May 5, 2026
Fleeing stolen car narrowly collides with Ramsey County sheriff's deputies
A Minnesota State Patrol trooper was seriously injured after being pinned inside a cruiser when a fleeing suspect in a stolen car crashed moments after narrowly missing a Ramsey...
May 5, 2026

Learning Resources

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April 20, 2026
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Considerations for law enforcement organizations grappling with data overload
Jan. 5, 2026
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Discover how cutting-edge 3D technology is transforming shooting incident reconstructions. Join FARO and Officer.com to see how FARO® Zone 3D software helps law enforcement document...
Dec. 2, 2025
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Aug. 18, 2025

Video

Groton police officer talks down distressed man
Body camera footage shows a Groton police officer compassionately speaking with a distressed man atop the Gold Star Bridge security barrier before guiding him down safely after...
May 5, 2026
Bodycam of Fort Wayne police officer stabbing
Fort Wayne police released video of a violent encounter in which a suspect armed with a knife charged and stabbed an officer before being fatally shot.
May 5, 2026
NYPD detective takes down machete-wielding man
NYPD released body‑worn camera footage showing detectives confronting a machete‑wielding man who injured three elderly commuters and advanced on police officers inside Grand Central...
May 4, 2026
D.C. Police body camera of suspect firing shots
Body camera footage shows Washington, D.C., police officers pursuing and arresting an armed man wearing body armor after police say he fired toward them during a confrontation...
May 1, 2026

Roll Call Podcast

Original Content

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The article offers a candid look at police stereotypes, emphasizing pride in uniform and the realities of shift work, while humorously addressing the misconceptions about cops...
May 5, 2026
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An officer runs toward an active shooter event. Can response be trained more efficiently?
Active shooter incidents are now shaped by what the first responding police officer does in the opening moments, driving a shift toward training that prioritizes speed, initiative...
May 4, 2026
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Security challenges after D.C. dinner attack
Officer Roll Call
This special episode features OFFICER's Lt. Frank Borelli (ret.) and Paul Rothman of SecurityInfoWatch discussing the aftermath of the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack...
May 1, 2026
Google Earth
Scottsdale Police Department substation
Investigators say an armed woman entered a Scottsdale police substation, aimed a handgun at an employee and others, and was shot after refusing to drop the weapon, with no officers...
May 1, 2026

Officer Labs

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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
Mission First Tactical
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Testing it over the course of the week, the Guardian Duty Holster exhibited zero challenges with holstering or presenting the weapon during testing, both with and without a mounted...
Dec. 22, 2025
Urban SDK
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What if you could have actionable evidence in just minutes? The Urban SDK system provides instant insights into speeding and traffic violations, helping police effectively deploy...
Nov. 17, 2025
Photo: Frank Borelli/OFFICER Media Group
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Between the small profile of the sight itself combined with this unique mounting system, the Glock/COA combo is perfect for plainclothes or off-duty use.
Oct. 21, 2025

Honoring the Fallen

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Crittenden County Sheriff's Deputy Rick Coyle
Crittenden County Sheriff’s Deputy Rick Coyle was critically injured in an on‑duty shooting earlier this month while responding to a guardianship call, leading to weeks of medical...
April 30, 2026
Denver Sheriff Department
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The Denver Sheriff Department is mourning the loss of a recruit who died after a medical issue during an academy training session.
April 30, 2026
Jefferson County, TX, Constable's Office, Precinct 1
Heather Avery
Heather Avery, a Jefferson County reserve deputy constable, was serving a morning traffic detail in Winnie when a tractor‑trailer struck her SUV, killing her at the scene.
April 29, 2026
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Thomasville Police Officer Dallas Hinton killed in crash
The family of Thomasville Police Officer Dallas Hinton said an outpouring of prayers and unity from residents has helped them cope after he was killed in a fiery crash near the...
April 28, 2026