| | | | | | | | A deadly fire at Saratoga Casino claimed the lives of 17 horses, but Saratoga Springs police helped rescue 10 others from their stalls in an adjacent barn. |
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| | | | Sponsored | | From patrol stops to command posts, TOUGHBOOK 56 delivers 24-hour battery life and a sunlight-viewable display in or out of the vehicle. Multi-touch and barcode scanning for speed e-citations. TAA-compliant, with TOUGHBOOK Guard verifying supply chain integrity and FIPS-encrypted storage protecting CJIS-sensitive data. Modular xPAK bays let you reconfigure the device even post-purchase to adapt to work needs. |
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| | | | | | A bomb detection K-9 with the Pitt County Sheriff's Office died after being accidentally left in a hot vehicle, leading the agency to push for newer patrol vehicles equipped with climate safety systems. |
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| | The latest podcast episode examines what happens when suspects run out of options, from a fleeing suspect's SUV on top a Georgia cruiser to another suspect who dove off a Missouri bridge into a lake 50 feet below. Plus, other police headlines. |
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| | The latest and greatest products as compiled by the OFFICER Magazine Editorial Staff. |
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| | A North Texas police academy is using body-worn cameras during training scenarios to give recruits more accurate feedback and help hiring agencies evaluate strengths and weaknesses before officers hit the street. |
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| | Idaho police departments say they are working with legal counsel and prosecutors to determine how to enforce a bathroom law that officers previously argued creates more problems than solutions. |
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| | Gov. Wes Moore highlighted sharp declines in Maryland violent crime during a visit to Anne Arundel County's Real-Time Information Center, where he praised tech investments and law enforcement partnerships. |
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| | Family members supported by Answer The Call shared heartfelt tributes after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated $2 million to help the families of fallen New York City police officers, firefighters and EMS personnel. |
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| | | | | | From finding a suspect in a haystack to tracking a reckless e-motorcyclist, police are finding inventive ways to use drones to keep the public safe, and our latest podcast looks at some recent examples. |
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| | | | | | OFFICER Media Group launches the 2027 State of the Industry Projection Survey, offering law enforcement leaders a chance to share insights on growth, challenges, and funding. Complete the survey for a chance to win Damascus Gear gloves or a D-Flex Upper Body Protector. The survey takes approximately 10-15 minutes and aims to provide a comprehensive... |
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| | The nomination period is now open for the 2026 OFFICER Station Design Awards, with entry forms and completed portfolios due by July 31. |
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| | | | | | The Spec Ops Delta Gen II helmet from United Shield International and distributed by Safeware is the latest addition to the company's Special Operator Helmet range. It is made from advanced Aramid composites and provides lightweight, robust protection from ballistic and fragmentation projectiles as well as other low energy threats. The helmet comes... |
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| | | | The most effective police buildings do more than house personnel—they support proactive training, improve workflows and strengthen public trust through thoughtful design. |
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| | | | As fuel prices, vehicle costs and supply-chain challenges continue to rise, police fleet managers are turning to data-driven maintenance strategies to control expenses while keeping vehicles mission-ready. |
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