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Chain of Custody for Body-Worn Camera Reports Critical for Cases

May 14, 2025

A weak chain of custody for body-worn camera reports could put criminal prosecutions at risk.

The Birmingham Police Department will buy 16 drones that officials hope will improve officer safety by giving them

Ala. Police Force to Spend $1.5M to get Drone Program Off the Ground

May 14, 2025

Police Exchange Gunfire With Wanted Suspect on Nashville Bridge

Watch Tenn. Police's Deadly Bridge Gunfight with Shooting Suspect

May 14, 2025

An Overland police officer was injured after pulling over a vehicle in connection with the assault of an Illinois officer and struggling with a suspect, who was shot and wounded.

Video: Mo. Police Officer Battles Suspect During Gas Station Stop

May 14, 2025

In order to detain a combative suspect in a domestic disturbance, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office deputies began tasing the man, who tried to pull his 13-year-old son between him and the Taser.

Dad Tries to Use 13-Year-Old Son as Shield Against Texas Deputy's Taser

May 14, 2025

In November 2023, three New London police officers responded to a report of gunshots at a hotel, and a search of rooms found a man trying to throw a gun out a window.

Bodycam: Conn. Police Officers Justified in 2023 Hotel Shooting

May 14, 2025

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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie signed an executive directive that lays out the steps his administration will take over the next year to help the police department and sheriff's office.

Hiring & Promotion

Mayor Outlines New Plan to Increase San Francisco Police Staffing

May 14, 2025

Three Robbinsville police officers were called to a home to remove a dog from a pool, and they arrived just in time to pull the distressed canine out of the water before the animal drowned.

Watch N.J. Police Officers Save Drowning Lost Dog in Backyard Pool

May 14, 2025

Collect 'em All! Pa. Police Department Brings Back Officer Trading Cards

May 14, 2025

Thousands will gather on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., as the names of fallen law enforcement officers will be read during the 37th annual Candlelight Vigil.

Honoring the Fallen

National Police Week 2025: Watch Annual Candlelight Vigil

May 13, 2025

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed legislation, known as the BEAM Act, that would require intelligent speed assistance devices for drivers with suspended licenses for reckless or excessive speeding starting in 2029.

New Wash. Law Mandates Speed-Limiting Devices for Habitual Speeders

May 13, 2025

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Quick Chat: Enhancing Traffic Safety

May 1, 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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Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc. has offered training free-of-charge for close to 40 years.

The Importance of Less-Lethal Training

May 13, 2025

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May 12, 2025

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Launchers & Shotguns

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May 12, 2025

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May 12, 2025

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Launchers & Shotguns

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May 12, 2025

Training & Careers

A report by WalletHub ranked California as the best state to work as a police officer, and it listed Alaska as the worst. Check out the list and tell us what you think of it.

Training & Careers

Poll: California Named Best State to Be a Police Officer; What Do You Think?

May 10, 2025

The 71 New Mexico National Guard members sent to help the Albuquerque Police Department will provide

Training & Careers

National Guard Members Training to Deploy, Help N.M. Police Force

May 8, 2025

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Mo. Senate Approves Free College Tuition for Police, First Responders

May 7, 2025

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Books & Publications

FOX News Books to Debut 'Behind the Badge: Answering the Call to Serve on America's Homefront' By Best-Selling Author Johnny Joey Jones

May 6, 2025

North Carolina law enforcement officials are pushing for the passage of two bills that would allow officers eligible for a special separation allowance to defer retirement but not forfeit their eligibility

N.C. Police Chiefs Want Veteran Officers to Keep Badges, Retirement Benefits

May 6, 2025

On the Street

Las Vegas police's helicopter helped locate a fleeing suspect accused of choking a woman at a bus stop, allowing officers to catch up with the man and wrestle to the ground.

Special Purpose Vehicles

Watch Las Vegas Police Officer Take Down Fleeing Choking Suspect

May 13, 2025

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Body Armor Protection

RTS Tactical Commander Level IIIA HG2 Body Armor Compression Shirt

May 13, 2025

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Body Armor Protection

Must Have: Protection for Every School in America

May 13, 2025

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Body Armor Protection

Armor Smart Vest Builder

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May 12, 2025

Strong winds blew a hang glider off course into the mountains in Centerville, and he needed help from the Davis County Sheriff's Search and Rescue unit after making a

Utah Deputies Rescue Hang Glider Blown Off Course, Lost in Canyon

May 12, 2025

Videos

When Oceanside police flew a drone between ceiling tiles and the roof of a strip mall to search for a burglary suspect, officers found the man pretending to sleep before he partially fell through the tiles.

Video: Calif. Police Drone Finds Burglary Suspect Hiding in Crawlspace

May 13, 2025

A carjacking suspect sideswiped a tractor-trailer and intentionally rammed two Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office cruisers during a chase that ended when the driver rolled over the stolen vehicle.

Accused Carjacker Rams Los Angeles Deputy's Cruiser into House

May 13, 2025

“The disregard for traffic laws, taking over our city streets, will be met with full force,” said a St. Louis police spokesman after up to 50 vehicles engaged in stunt driving were spiked at six locations.

St. Louis Police Deploy Spike Strips to Stop Illegal Side Shows

May 13, 2025

In an incident that Bernalilo County's sheriff said would

Watch N.M. Deputies Face Scary Standoff with Brothers, 7 and 9

May 12, 2025

Vehicles & Fleet

The California Highway Patrol plans to deploy 100 2024 Dodge Durango specially marked patrol vehicles throughout the state's busiest high-risk highway, with 25 vehicles already sent across the state.

New CHP Cruisers Spur Crackdown on 'Video-Game Styled' Driving

May 13, 2025

A 10-time convicted felon threw objects at a Thurston County sheriff's deputy's cruiser before opening fire with an AR-15 style rifle during a vehicle pursuit.

Video: Manhunt on for Felon who Opened Fire at Pursuing Wash. Deputy

May 12, 2025

A Wake County sheriff's deputy was trying to pull over a speeding driver on Interstate 40 when the deputy's cruiser crashed off the road.

N.C. Sheriff's Deputy Injured in Crash while Chasing Speeder

May 12, 2025

When a Washington State Patrol trooper tried to pull over a reckless driver near Preston, the suspect refused to stop, and his brother in another car tried to get between the trooper and his older sibling.

Watch Suspect's Brother Interfere in Chase with Wash. Troopers

May 9, 2025

Waycross police officers rescued a Georgia State Patrol trooper after his cruiser became partially submerged in a rollover crash when he executed a PIT maneuver during a chase.

Ga. Trooper Pulled from Partially Submerged Overturned Cruiser

May 9, 2025

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Mission Critical: How to Overcome Four Law Enforcement Communication Concerns

Dec. 17, 2020

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

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Oct. 29, 2020

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Digital Forensics

Best Practices for Collecting Mobile Data in the Field

Aug. 18, 2020

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Administrative Software

How Lancaster City PD Found a Solution for Managing Personnel Schedules

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June 1, 2020

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Digital Forensics

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

May 19, 2020

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Investigations

Two NYPD officers were assaulted with scooters, bottles, basketballs and other makeshift weapons in a

Video Shows Migrant Gang's Times Square Ambush on NYPD Officers

May 9, 2025

Drug / Alcohol Enforcement

Fla. Sheriff's Office Installs Narcan Vending Machines at Jails

May 9, 2025

Video footage captured the chaotic scene moments before a Philadelphia police officer was shot in the stomach as he attempted to stop multiple fights outside a high school.

Philly Officer Critically Wounded Trying to Break Up School Fight

May 8, 2025

A jury was hopelessly deadlocked in the trial of former Grand Rapids Police Officer Christopher Schurr, stemming from a 2022 traffic stop that ended in the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old man.

Mistrial Declared in Ex-Mich. Police Officer's 2nd-Degree Murder Trial

May 8, 2025

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Photo Gallery: Motorola Solutions Summit 2025

May 14, 2025

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May 14, 2025

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Honoring the Fallen

The annual week honors the police and law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty over the years. Find out what to expect for the week.

Honoring the Fallen

National Police Week 2025: What's on Tap During the Observance

May 12, 2025

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Honoring the Fallen

Fallen Law Enforcement Officers from Across the Country to be Honored During 37th Annual Candlelight Vigil on May 13th in Washington, D.C.

NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MEMORIAL FUND (NLEOMF)

May 9, 2025

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Honoring the Fallen

La. Police Officer Fatally Shot by 'Friendly Fire' while Serving Warrant

May 6, 2025

A Hamilton County sheriff's deputy was conducting traffic control during the University of Cincinnati's commencement when he was struck by a father who was

Honoring the Fallen

Ohio Deputy Run Down by Dad Upset over Video of Son's Fatal Shooting

May 3, 2025

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