| | | | | | | | South Fulton Police Lt. Helio Garcia was driving his cruiser when another driver veered into his lane and struck him, becoming the department's first officer to die in the line of duty. |
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| | | | | | Riverside County sheriff's deputies needed the agency's helicopter to execute "an intense, technical rescue" of a Pacific Crest Trail hiker desperately clinging to a cliff outcropping for an hour. |
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| | You've just become a first-level supervisor for the first time. Now what do you do? Here are five things to consider as you transition to this new leadership position. |
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| | A wild foot chase following an attempted traffic stop ended when a suspect carrying a knife and a black bag was fatally shot after picking up a San Antonio police officer's dropped Taser. |
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| | The new contract for NYPD sergeants fixes pay disparities, and while it doesn't mention controversial 12-hour tours, the union has agreed to a limited pilot program for the extended shift. |
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| | The Muskogee Police Department will continue to keep officers at Hilldale Public Schools through the school year, but a staffing shortage could keep them away for the start of the 2026 school year. |
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| | The new course offered in the Officer Virtual Academy looks at the difference between conscious and subconscious decision-making, as well as their pros and cons. |
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| | A man who stopped by the Schuylkill Haven Police Department to check if he had any outstanding warrants left by driving off in a running police pickup truck, which was recovered in Delaware. |
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| | Because undercover officers' faces had become too well known, Metropolitan Police had to "think outside the box" to catch two scammers. So they dressed as caped crusaders to catch the culprits. |
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| | The St. Cloud, Florida, Police Department is the first law enforcement agency to receive the Pennsylvania company's new line of electric motorcycles made for patrol use. |
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| | A suspect in an early morning business burglary was seen in security camera footage slipping on a werewolf mask before using a crowbar to pry open cash registers, according to New Orleans police. |
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| | | | | | The latest podcast episode discusses New Mexico National Guard members being deployed to Albuquerque to help free up police officers' time to patrol. Plus other law enforcement news. |
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| | | | | | Travel back to the 1970s as OFFICER Magazine News Editor Joe Vince talks with his father, who worked as an undercover agent in Detroit during that decade. |
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| | The Lineup reaches a milestone with its 100th episode, and the three hosts talk about their favorite stories to report on since the podcast started. Find out what topics left the biggest impression. |
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| | | | | | The 3M PELTOR ComTac VI Tactical Headset provides environmental listening to assist in auditory situational awareness when wearing the headset. The proprietary level-dependent digital audio circuit, in conjunction with two external environmental microphones, senses environmental sounds and reproduces those sounds inside the 3M PELTOR headset. This ... |
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| | | | | | FARO Orbis is the all-in-one mobile laser scanner with integrated static scanning capabilities, powered by FARO FLASH technology. FARO Orbis range are unique mobile scanning solutions created to optimize workflows and elevate productivity. Designed for surveying and mapping, engineering, and construction, and public safety professionals, Orbis... |
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| | The GLOCK x Aimpoint COA Combo is a partnership between RDS manufacturer Aimpoint and GLOCK. The package is available on select 9mm pistols with the optic factory installed using the new Aimpoint A-CUT interface. The new Aimpoint COA red dot optic is optimized for concealed carry pistols. This revolutionary optic is designed for use on both ... |
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| | Gamber-Johnson's new rugged docking station designed for the new Getac S510 laptop computer offers full port replication, including (2) front-facing USB 2.0, (2) USB 3.0, (1) Serial (RS232), (1) Ethernet (RJ45), (1) HDMI, and (1) USB-C ports. A convenient front release latch allows for easy undocking of the computer, while a keyed lock provides security... |
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| | | | Sponsored | | Sold out in 2024, don’t miss your chance to attend Station Design Conference 2025, May 20-22, in Glendale, AZ. This unique learning and networking event connects you with top fire and police station design experts to gain critical insights, best practices, and guidance on designing and building effective, long-lasting facilities. If you’re planning to build a station, this event is a must-attend! |
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| | | | Mindful Connections for Public Safety is helping officers find balance in their personal and professional lives. |
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| | | | The online entry forms, along with the completed portfolios, are due by August 8, 2025. |
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| | We are proud to announce this new program recognizing officers who go above and beyond the call of duty. |
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| | When you start adding lights, suppressors and other accessories to a handgun, you're creating a weapon system. Is any part of yours neglected? |
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| | The OFFICER Media Group Innovation Awards program wants to recognize products and services that help move the law enforcement sector forward. |
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