| | | | | | | | Dawson County Sheriff's Deputy Jesse Perez was conducting a traffic stop in Lamesa when debris from a passing commercial vehicle struck him, and he later died at the hospital. |
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| | | | | | A Manatee County sheriff's deputy was turning into the agency's Operations Center in Bradenton when a pickup truck struck and overturned the cruiser, knocking the deputy unconscious. |
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| | A law enforcement agency's 9-1-1 dispatchers are often the first point of contact in emergencies, and the tech they use is essential to managing the stress and unpredictability of the job. |
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| | A 39-year-old man exchanged gunfire with New Orleans police during a four-hour standoff in the French Quarter that ensued after the suspect allegedly killed his roommates. |
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| | Chicago police fatally shot a man after he pointed a gun at officers trying to deescalate the domestic disturbance, allowing a woman to escape the gunman. |
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| | Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas plans to add "education-based discipline" to the agency's protocols, with the aim of using training to change officers' behavior rather than punitive measures. |
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| | While on vacation, Indiana State Police Officer Nedal Nabhan helped victims of the New Year's Day terrorist attack in New Orleans, using a cart to move people away from a reported explosive. |
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| | “If I can help an officer from hurting themselves or help them get any type of help they need, ... I think that’s a goal of mine," says Plaistow Police Chief John Santoro. |
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| | Axon Week 2025 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona kicked off Day 2 with a Customer Panel featuring leaders from law enforcement agencies across the country. |
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| | Why would a man in a stolen excavator allegedly try to steal an ATM in a risky location next to the DeFuniak Springs police station? "I would rather rob a bank than work for my brother," he told officers. |
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| | | | | | Officers in California and Michigan used a little imagination and a lot of daring to rescue a hiker clinging to a cliff and a man with dementia hanging from a second-story window. 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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| | | | | | Mission First Tactical Pro Series Holsters give officers the comfort and confidence you need for everyday-carry. Mission First Tactical’s Pro Series IWB is a inside the waistband/appendix holster (IWB) in both right & left-hand positioning. This state-of-the-art holster utilizes a patent pending “In-line Magnetic Retention System" with... |
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| | | | | | The Harley-Davidson Police Road Glide is an aerodynamic sharknose fairing grand American touring motorcycle built for the comfort and needs of police officers. Rider safety enhancements include: Cornering Enhanced ABS (C-ABS), Cornering Enhanced Electronic Linked Braking (C-ELB), Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System (C-TCS), Drag-Torque Slip ... |
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| | When you want to trim weight without sacrificing performance, the 5.11 A/T BOA Lite offers the ultimate footwear solution. The BOA® Lite wears high-abrasion mesh to shed unneeded ounces, but its welded TPU structure maintains support you can count on day in and day out. The multi-direction lugged outsole ensures solid traction across a broad range... |
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| | The Police Duty Knife (PDK) Series from ASP Inc. is the result of collaboration between law enforcement officers, ASP's product designers and knife engineering and manufacturing experts. Their goal was to create a practical, tough and dependable knife specifically for day-in, day-out police use. A tool of excellent quality, yet affordable for any officer... |
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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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| | | | A first-of-its-kind Ohio State study examines head injuries in an overlooked segment—law enforcement—and OFFICER talks to its co-author about when “getting your bell rung” could be a concussion. |
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| | | | The online entry forms, along with the completed portfolios, are due by August 8, 2025. |
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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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| | We are proud to announce this new program recognizing officers who go above and beyond the call of duty. |
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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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