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Being contrarian often inspires a re-examination of the common approach - to the benefit of everyone potentially going the wrong direction.
New contributor Keith Hanson looks at the differences between familiarization and true learning, highlighting the need for police training to shift toward methods that foster ...
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Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling.
Suffolk County, NY, police officers pull small dog out of collapsed cesspool.
Abington Township, PA, Police Department
Abington Township, PA, police sergeant pulls woman out of path of oncoming train.
Pasco County, FL, sheriff's deputy shot in standoff confrontation.
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Wicomico County, MD, Sheriff's Office
Wicomico County, MD, Sheriff's Office
A Wicomico County sheriff's deputy was trying to catch up with a speeder in Mardela when he lost control of his motorcycle after an apparent malfunction and flipped over several...
March 11, 2026
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Stateside law enforcement concerns stemming from Iranian strikes.
Federal officials alerted law enforcement agencies that encrypted broadcasts might be a signal for Iranian‑linked retaliation attempts in the U.S., and recent terror plots are...
March 11, 2026
Los Angeles County sheriff's detectives stop robbery suspect.
Security camera footage captured an armed suspect pointing a gun at Los Angeles County sheriff's detectives during an attempted robbery in a shopping plaza parking lot before ...
March 11, 2026
Richlandtown, PA, Fire Company
Richlandtown, PA, Fire Police Officer Todd Koch
Richlandtown Fire Police Officer Todd Koch, described as "a dedicated and valued member" of the fire company, suffered a respiratory attack that led to cardiac arrest while responding...
March 11, 2026

Learning Resources

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Video

Phoenix police officer struggles with armed suspect.
Body camera footage shows a Phoenix police officer caught in a battle while trying to detain an armed suspect, whose gun discharged as the two fell to the ground.
March 10, 2026
Wild chase ends with police SUV stranded on flatbed hauled by fleeing suspect
Dashboard camera footage captured a Cincinnati police cruiser falling from a trailer and flipping during the final seconds of a 90‑minute pursuit in Harrison Township that spanned...
March 10, 2026
Machete-wielding suspect wearing body armor advances on Charles County, MD, deputies.
In recently released body camera footage, a suspect wanted on an active warrant was carrying a machete and wearing body armor when he began walking toward two Charles County sheriff...
March 9, 2026
Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Tim O'Connor shot and killed.
A driver took his own life after shooting and killing a Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Tim O'Connor, who had pulled over the suspect for erratic driving in West Cain Township....
March 9, 2026

Roll Call Podcast

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OFFICER Media Group evaluated the CrimeTracer3 data research tool from SoundThinking and found it to be quite a tool!
March 11, 2026
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While training can provide an essential introduction to statutory responsibilities and administrative expectations, it is not designed to replace years of supervisory or command...
March 10, 2026
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The Nova Music Festival Memorial Site.
The attacks of October 7, 2023, left a void that can never be filled.
March 10, 2026
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How artificial intelligence is helping police agencies enforce traffic laws more efficiently and accurately.
March 9, 2026

Officer Labs

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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
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

Honoring the Fallen

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Officers of the Police Unity Tour and Israeli officers.
This year, officers with the Police Unity Tour traveled to Israel and were taken to the site of some of the worst fighting that took place on October 7, 2023.
March 10, 2026
Forsyth County, NC, Sheriff's Office
Forsyth County, NC, Sheriff's Deputy Kaleb Mitchell.
A 19-year-old driver, who is facing a second-degree murder charge, is accused of going 100 mph before crashing into Forsyth County Sheriff's Deputy Kaleb Mitchell, who died from...
March 10, 2026
Forsyth County, NC, Sheriff's Office
Forsyth County, NC, Sheriff's Deputy Kaleb Mitchell.
Forsyth County Sheriff's Deputy Kaleb Mitchell joined the agency in 2025 after beginning his law enforcement career with the King Police Department in 2022.
March 8, 2026
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NYPD Officer Sorffly Davius.
NYPD Officer Sorffly Davius, a major in the U.S. Army National Guard, suffered the medical episode while he was deployed in Kuwait as part of military operations against Iran....
March 8, 2026