Houston Police Department
Houston police SWAT standoff shootout
Newly released body camera footage shows a standoff that turned into a shootout after agencies attempted to serve a warrant, ending when a Houston police SWAT unit fatally shot...
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Vernon Brake
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NYPD vehicles set on fire
First responders shot at during Burleson fire
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Rhode Island bill would make disarming police officers a felony
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Seattle police bike patrol
Seattle police foot and bike officers will now permanently patrol areas around Magnuson Park following a pilot program, a move officials say will strengthen community relationships...
April 9, 2026
Keith Hanson
A NeuralTac Master Instructor candidate performs a performance assessment on a LEOSA trainee
Police training that prioritizes passing qualifications over reinforcing sound process can produce confidence that breaks down under stress, scrutiny, and real‑world variability...
April 8, 2026
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LAPD recruits
Facing a massive budget shortfall, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said her focus has shifted from rebuilding the LAPD to preventing further staffing losses.
April 8, 2026
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Ohio Supreme Court
A new Ohio Supreme Court ruling says police can lawfully continue a traffic stop even after learning the original reason was incorrect, reversing an earlier appeals court decision...
April 8, 2026

Learning Resources

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Today's wealth of data offers opportunities for police departments to maximize efficiency, transparency and accountability. Read this ebook to learn how fleet solutions support...
Aug. 12, 2025

Video

Phoenix Police Department
Gunman fires at Phoenix police helicopter
While responding to reports of shots fired, Phoenix police evacuated nearby residents before officers saw a gunman fire at a department helicopter, prompting return fire.
April 8, 2026
Miami Beach police save man threatening to jump from hotel ledge
Body camera footage captured a tense rescue as a trained Miami Beach police negotiator calmly talked down a man in crisis who was threatening to jump from a sixth-floor hotel ...
April 8, 2026
Sacramento, CA, Police Department
Sacramento police clash with suspect armed with knife
Investigators say a knife‑wielding man shot by Sacramento police during a school campus confrontation was the same person who called 9‑1‑1. Body camera footage shows the suspect...
April 7, 2026
Erika Shields
Erika Shields, who previously led police departments in Atlanta and Louisville, was introduced as the mayor’s choice to become Buffalo’s next police commissioner.
April 6, 2026

Roll Call Podcast

Original Content

Lindsey Bertomen
Lindsey tried out the GEN 6 Glock models first thing the morning on Range day. He found the ergonomics and new features to significantly improve an already proven design. Are the design changes worth swapping duty guns? Lindsey thinks they are.
Lindsey Bertomen reviews a variety of new products he encountered in Las Vegas.
April 8, 2026
Leonid Andronov
Statue of Sir Robert Peel
In the final installment of this two‑part series, Sir Robert Peel's remaining principles are examined through the lens of modern policing, raising hard questions about force, ...
April 7, 2026
Irvine, CA, Police Department
Irvine police arrest driver demanding free gas
A driver was arrested after refusing repeated police orders to leave a gas station pump unless he received $55 worth of fuel for free, according to Irvine police.
April 7, 2026
New York State Police
Traffic jam stops driver fleeing New York troopers
A chase with New York State Police ended not with a crash, but a traffic jam, after a fleeing driver with a “Wanted to Race” sticker was boxed in by stopped cars.
April 7, 2026

Officer Labs

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OFFICER Media Group evaluated the CrimeTracer3 data research tool from SoundThinking and was more than impressed by the platform's performance.
March 19, 2026
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
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

Honoring the Fallen

Jackson County, MS, Sheriff's Office
Jackson County Sheriff's Deputy Michael Jimerson
Family members and colleagues say service, family, and faith defined the life of Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Jimerson, who was killed responding to a noise complaint...
April 3, 2026
Jackson County, MS, Sheriff's Office
Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Jimerson
Veteran Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Jimerson and a woman were killed during a disturbance call that turned violent as deputies pursued an armed suspect.
April 2, 2026
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
St. Louis Police Officer Gregory Triplett
Veteran St. Louis Police Officer Gregory Triplett, who served with the department for nearly 32 years, died after being rushed to the hospital in critical condition following ...
April 2, 2026
NYPD
NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller
Jurors convicted a man of aggravated manslaughter in the 2024 fatal shooting of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller after deliberations were briefly disrupted by a juror’s initial rejection...
April 2, 2026