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Machete-wielding suspect charges at Marion, IA, police officer.
A Marion police officer was cleared after he fatally shot a machete‑wielding suspect who advanced on the officer despite commands to surrender and a failed Taser deployment.
March 13, 2026
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We are proud to announce the second year of this program recognizing officers who go above and beyond the call of duty. Find out how to nominate a worthy officer for 2026.
March 13, 2026
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Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, MI.
Security personnel at a West Bloomfield Township synagogue are being praised as "heroes" after they exchanged gunfire with a suspect who rammed his truck into the building before...
March 13, 2026
Police respond to active shooter report at West Bloomfield, MI, synagogue.
An armed suspect was fatally shot when he exchanged gunfire with security guards after he rammed his vehicle into a West Bloomfield Township synagogue. No other injuries have ...
March 12, 2026

Learning Resources

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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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Learn how to deploy a successful real-time crime center in your city with the right planning, technology, and partnerships.
Aug. 18, 2025
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Today's wealth of data offers opportunities for police departments to maximize efficiency, transparency and accountability. Read this ebook to learn how fleet solutions support...
Aug. 12, 2025

Video

Gunman opens fire in Old Dominion Unviersity classroom.
Norfolk police, along with the ATF and FBI and multiple other agencies, flooded the Old Dominion University campus after a gunman open fire inside a classroom.
March 12, 2026
Hoffman Estates, IL, police save trapped driver.
Hoffman Estates police officers entered cold water and needed to cut a seat belt to free and rescue a driver from a partially submerged vehicle after it ended up in a retention...
March 12, 2026
Santa Ana, CA, police bodycam.
An 18‑year‑old suspect was fatally shot by Santa Ana police after he reached for a dropped gun following a brief pursuit that ended in a parking garage at an apartment complex...
March 12, 2026
Boston police break up chaotic New England Patriots restaurant party.
Recently released body camera footage shows Boston police shutting down a New England Patriots after-hours party filled with smoke, cash and unlicensed entertainment.
March 12, 2026

Roll Call Podcast

Original Content

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OFFICER Media Group evaluated the CrimeTracer3 data research tool from SoundThinking and found it to be quite a tool!
March 11, 2026
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Being contrarian often inspires a re-examination of the common approach - to the benefit of everyone potentially going the wrong direction.
New contributor Keith Hanson looks at the differences between familiarization and true learning, highlighting the need for police training to shift toward methods that foster ...
March 11, 2026
Suffolk County, NY, police officers pull small dog out of collapsed cesspool.
Suffolk County police officers used a catch pole and ladder to pull a dog out of a collapsed backyard cesspool in Shirley after the canine fell into the pit and couldn't climb...
March 11, 2026
Abington Township, PA, Police Department
Abington Township, PA, police sergeant pulls woman out of path of oncoming train.
Body camera footage shows a veteran Abington police sergeant pulling a woman suffering a mental health crisis off of railroad tracks as a train approached.
March 11, 2026

Officer Labs

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
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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
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The scheduling solution was designed by former and active public safety personnel who understand the potential challenges of scheduling for different shifts, assignments, locations...
Oct. 14, 2025

Honoring the Fallen

Richlandtown, PA, Fire Company
Richlandtown, PA, Fire Police Officer Todd Koch
Richlandtown Fire Police Officer Todd Koch, described as "a dedicated and valued member" of the fire company, suffered a respiratory attack that led to cardiac arrest while responding...
March 11, 2026
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Officers of the Police Unity Tour and Israeli officers.
This year, officers with the Police Unity Tour traveled to Israel and were taken to the site of some of the worst fighting that took place on October 7, 2023.
March 10, 2026
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The Nova Music Festival Memorial Site.
The attacks of October 7, 2023, left a void that can never be filled.
March 10, 2026
Forsyth County, NC, Sheriff's Office
Forsyth County, NC, Sheriff's Deputy Kaleb Mitchell.
A 19-year-old driver, who is facing a second-degree murder charge, is accused of going 100 mph before crashing into Forsyth County Sheriff's Deputy Kaleb Mitchell, who died from...
March 10, 2026