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Boston, MA - Nov. 3 - Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox hold a press conference at City Hall to announce the new police contract.
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Four Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department employees were arrested after a paintball incident that struck multiple vehicles, including a marked Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office...
Jan. 28, 2026
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Prosecutors allege Christian Octavio Arreola charged at a Port Hueneme police officer and stabbed him in the left eye with a steel dental pick.
Jan. 28, 2026
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Newly released video shows the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit rescue an 18-year-old jet ski operator who was injured and unable to reboard his watercraft on ...
Jan. 28, 2026
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Portland Police Chief Bob Day speaks at a news conference about the arrest of a man who allegedly shot two officers on Jan. 19.
Sgt. Aaron Schmautz, president of the Portland Police Association union, said the officers’ injuries were “grievous” and they “will have their lives changed forever.”
Jan. 27, 2026

Learning Resources

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Video

A man armed with a pistol is accused of firing on an LAPD helicotper in November.
LAPD officers clashed with a 57-year-old man who is accused of firing on a police helicopter before he was struck by a less-lethal weapon and retreated into a home.
Jan. 5, 2026
Suffolk County, NY, police rescue a boy who fell into an ice-covered pond on Christmas.
Suffolk County police made a Christmas Day rescue when they pulled an 8-year-old child from an ice-covered pond in East Patchogue after he fell in the water.
Jan. 5, 2026
Windows were reportedly damaged at the Cincinnati home of Vice President JD Vance.
One person was reportedly taken into custody by Cincinnati police after windows were damaged at the home of Vice President JD Vance.
Jan. 5, 2026
An accused car thief flees a stolen vehicle and points a gun at St. Paul, MN, police.
A St. Paul police officer shot through his cruiser window and wounded a suspected car thief who pointed a gun at authorities as a stolen vehicle rolled backward down a highway...
Jan. 2, 2026

Roll Call Podcast

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Just because they claim to have the solution to your problem, the 'fix you can't live without,' doesn't mean they really do. Be careful who you get your 'expert information' from.
The author discusses the proliferation of self-proclaimed experts online and the risks they pose to law enforcement decision-making. By sharing personal experiences and examples...
Jan. 8, 2026
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
The National Law Enforcement Museum held the official opening of its 'Officers as Artists: The Creative Expression of Those Who Serve' on Sept. 27, 2024.
The National Law Enforcement Museum staged its first art exhibit, featuring the works of officers from across the country.
Jan. 6, 2026
Caldwell County, Texas, Constable's Office
Caldwell County, TX, Deputy Constable Aaron Armstrong.
Caldwell County Deputy Constable Aaron Armstrong was shot and killed while working security at a nightclub by a suspect who "executed" him because he was a police officer, according...
Jan. 5, 2026
Frank Borelli
From the Government Model 1911 .45ACP to the SigSauer P226 to the Glock 17, these are the author's duty handguns from 1982 to 2022. The FN 509MRD-LE represents what would be in his holster today.
The firearms industry is driven by consumer demand and engineering creativity. What advancements will police agencies see in their duty weapons in the future?
Jan. 5, 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
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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

Jackson County Sheriff's Office
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Jackson County Sheriff's Cadet Ryan Phillip Ferreira experienced a medical emergency Thursday morning while participating in a physical training assessment.
Jan. 23, 2026
Puerto Rico Police Department
Agent Aníbal Morales Aponte
Agent Aníbal Morales Aponte was riding a motorcycle when a vehicle allegedly made an illegal turn and struck him.
Jan. 14, 2026
Oxnard Police Department
Commander Scott Aaron
Oxnard Police Commander Scott Aaron was found deceased in his hotel room Friday morning while attending a weekslong training course in Orange County.
Jan. 12, 2026
Copperas Cove Police Department
Officer Elijah Garretson
Copperas Cove Police Officer Elijah Garretson died in a shooting involving a suspect on Saturday.
Jan. 11, 2026