| | | | | | | | A Bismarck police officer suffered an injured knee when he was struck by an SUV and launched several feet over a snow bank into a fence by a fleeing driver, who was fatally shot by another officer. |
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| | | | | | When Fairfax County police stopped a driver in Fair Oaks, the man became combative with officers, drawing his gun from a holster under his clothes and opening fire before he was fatally shot. |
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| | Law enforcement agencies can enhance the visibility and safety of their fleets through the use of telematics software. |
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| | The Axon Awards recognize excellence towards building a sustainable future for public safety. |
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| | Despite being shot and wounded by a Chandler police officer during a traffic stop, a woman brandishing an apparent sword stole a cruiser and fled, leading to a chase that finally ended in Kentucky. |
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| | Supporters of a bill that would provide more paid time off for New York State Police troopers after a critical incident say it's a tool to reduce burnout and recruit and retain members. |
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| | St. Louis' new mayor says a lawsuit to block the state's takeover of the city's police department missed the mark, but the Board of Aldermen's president says she plans to refile the suit as soon as possible. |
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| | "This bill is necessary to support law enforcement," says the head of the Alabama Sheriffs Association about the "Back the Blue" measure that updates the state's police immunity law. |
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| | A Lake County judge called Robert Crimo III "irreparably corrupt and beyond any rehabilitation" during his sentencing for a 2022 Highland Park parade shooting that killed seven. |
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| | New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare was shot and killed in March 2024 when he was ambushed by Jaremy Smith after Hare stopped to help Smith with a flat tire. |
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| | A man accused of spray-painting cars was apprehended by Las Vegas police after he was spotted by the department's aviation unit, and officers were able to chase him down after he tried to flee on foot. |
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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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| | | | | | The Damascus Gear DSG100 Hard Shell Knee/Shin Guards are considered essential equipment for tactical and disturbance control situations. They feature built-in knee pads with Trion non-slip grip technology. The highly impact resistant units are made to deflect flying debris of all kinds. They are reinforced for internal comfort with shock absorbing... |
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| | | | | | The Oracle Public Safety Suite is a robust, all-in-one secure solution tailored to meet the evolving technology demands of today’s public safety agencies. It integrates every operational facet—from dispatch to in-field response—using Oracle’s wearable computer systems and vehicle video technology, ensuring real-time situational... |
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| | Training Restraints from ASP Inc. feature the exact same design, materials and construction as the standard Ultra Cuffs, but with a special lock set that disengages when subjected to back pressure—so the cuffs open with just a roll of the training subject’s wrists. This facilitates 100% “real-world” training, with the added ... |
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| | The MAV AiQ Advanced ANPR Camera from MAV Systems is designed with adaptability and performance in mind, the MAV AiQ introduces new levels of customization, empowering system developers to meet the demands of diverse industries and regions. Building on the foundation of the market leading IQ cameras, which reimagined expectations for ANPR technology... |
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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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| | | | The 2025 Station Design Conference offers attendees the chance to learn from and interact with numerous architecture firms as they work toward building a new public safety facility. |
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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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