Hillsborough County, FL, Sheriff’s Office | New Mexico State Police | Newton County, GA, Sheriff's Office
Hillsborough County, FL, sheriff's deputies daring rescue of a boy held hostage at knife point (left), a New Mexico State Police trooper's quick thinking to rescue a family in flooding and a display of compassion by a Newton County, GA, deputy and Covington police officer.
Valor and heroism come in many forms, and OFFICER spotlights our favorites in 2025, including a daring hostage rescue, help for a homeless couple and an officer's survival and...
Delaware State Police
Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew 'Ty' Snook.
An armed man fleeing Oklahoma City, OK, police was struck by a vehicle he tried to carjack.
Two Mint Hill, NC, police officers critically wounded in shooting.
West Haven, CT, police help rescue a person after a crash into Long Island Sound.
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San Diego Police Department
San Diego police K-9 Bowie.
Bowie, a San Diego police K-9, has made a miraculous recovery after he was strangled and unconscious for over three minutes while trying to help apprehend an assault suspect during...
Dec. 26, 2025
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A well-dressed, apologetic suspect in a string of bank robberies was arrested by Beaverton, OR, police.
A suspect in a string of bank robberies who allegedly apologized to tellers while handing notes demanding money was arrested when a Beaverton police officer spotted him smoking...
Dec. 26, 2025
Even Santa needs to obey the speed limit.
Fulton County Sheriff's Office body camera footage captured a deputy stopping a driver decked out as Kris Kringle, along with a passenger dressed as Mrs. Claus, after allegedly...
Dec. 25, 2025
Tampa, FL, Police Department | Upper Allen Township, PA, Police Department | Cabarrus County, NC, Sheriff's Office
Tampa, FL, police give emotional support to a 7-year-old son rescued from a wrecked SUV in May; an Upper Allen Township, PA, police officer makes the best out of an anonymous complaint about a girl's lemonade stand in July; and a Cabarrus County sheriff's deputy ends a contentious traffic stop in March with a hug and establishs a bond with the driver that lasted months later.
This special podcast episode looks back at the feel-good law enforcement stories of 2025, sharing examples of officers' compassion and kindness that will have you grabbing a tissue...
Dec. 25, 2025

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Video

A Delaware State Police trooper killed in DMV active shooter incident.
A Delaware State Police trooper and a suspect were both dead following an active shooter incident that happened at a Division of Motor Vehicles branch in Minquadale.
Dec. 24, 2025
Eight Bayonne, NJ, police officers suffered smoke inhalation responding to a two-alarm high-rise fire Tuesday.
Eight Bayonne police were hospitalized for smoke inhalation after responding to a two-alarm fire at a senior apartment tower that left one woman dead and injured three residents...
Dec. 23, 2025
Newburgh Heights, OH, police chase after an 11-year-old driver in a stolen car.
An 11-year-old minor driving an 8-year-old and 12-year-old in a stolen car hit speeds up to 80 mph while fleeing Newburgh Heights police before crashing into a house.
Dec. 23, 2025
A Houston police officer confronts an armed suspect using a woman as a shield.
While responding to a panic alarm at a check cashing store, a Houston police officer confronted an armed suspect holding an employee at gunpoint before pointing his weapon at ...
Dec. 22, 2025

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For the sixth year, OFFICER Magazine presents the Officer Station Design Awards, showcasing law enforcement and public safety facilities from across the country.
Dec. 23, 2025
St. Johns County, FL, Sheriff's Office
St. Johns County, FL, sheriff's deputies make a dramatic water rescue.
Two St. Johns County sheriff's deputies shattered a window and pulled an elderly man to safety after he accidentally drove his car into a retention pond outside a library branch...
Dec. 23, 2025
Mission First Tactical
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Testing it over the course of the week, the Guardian Duty Holster exhibited zero challenges with holstering or presenting the weapon during testing, both with and without a mounted...
Dec. 22, 2025
'His radio saved his life. The bullet is lodged in the radio.'
"His radio saved his life. The bullet is lodged in the radio," said Albuquerque's police chief about an officer who wasn't injured after he was shot when a suspect opened fire...
Dec. 22, 2025

Officer Labs

Urban SDK
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What if you could have actionable evidence in just minutes? The Urban SDK system provides instant insights into speeding and traffic violations, helping police effectively deploy...
Nov. 17, 2025
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Between the small profile of the sight itself combined with this unique mounting system, the Glock/COA combo is perfect for plainclothes or off-duty use.
Oct. 21, 2025
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The scheduling solution was designed by former and active public safety personnel who understand the potential challenges of scheduling for different shifts, assignments, locations...
Oct. 14, 2025
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With its suite of customizable templates to create a variety of necessary forms for law enforcement agencies, CentralSquare's Centerline AI earned the OFFICER Labs — Tested/Field...
Aug. 19, 2025

Honoring the Fallen

Washington State Patrol
Washington State Patrol Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting.
Washington State Patrol Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting was investigating a collision in Tacoma when she was struck by a vehicle and thrown into traffic before being struck by a second...
Dec. 22, 2025
Adams County, CO, Sheriff's Office
Adams County, CO, Sheriff's Office Commander Karl Smalley.
Adams County Sheriff's Office Commander Karl Smalley was found unresponsive when deputies responded to a missing person call in Watkins.
Dec. 19, 2025
Walsenburg, CO, Police Sgt. Henry Ezell died Wednesday.
Walsenburg Police Sgt. Henry Ezell, a community service officer, was hospitalized after injuring his head when he fell at a restaurant while on duty.
Dec. 19, 2025
Phoenicia, NY, Fire District
Retired police officer and Phoenicia, NY, Fire District Commissioner Michael J. Ryan.
Phoenicia Fire District Commissioner Michael J. Ryan, who had served with the Ulster and Kingston police departments, went into cardiac arrest while helping to rescue an injured...
Dec. 15, 2025