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Chattanooga Police Department
With staffing nearly full, Chattanooga police leaders are asking the city to approve funding focused on retention, salaries and growing demands on the department’s vehicle fleet...
May 22, 2026
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Chicago Police Department
A new ordinance will bar current and prospective Chicago police officers from participating in extremist organizations as the city moves to strengthen public trust and accountability...
May 22, 2026
Cambridge roadway shooter held without bail
A man accused of randomly shooting at motorists in Cambridge was ordered held without bail as prosecutors detailed his violent criminal history, including a 2020 shootout with...
May 22, 2026
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Transitioning from paper-based tracking to digital systems helps address these long-standing issues and gives agencies a more reliable way to manage their inventory and equipment...
May 21, 2026

Learning Resources

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One of the biggest challenges any law enforcement agency has is keeping up with technology, but if you don’t do your best you’re “shooting yourself in the foot...
May 15, 2026
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Today’s police departments face rising fleet costs and must stay ready to respond, no matter the call. In this ebook, get powerful insights to enhance your police fleet’s cost...
April 20, 2026
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Considerations for law enforcement organizations grappling with data overload
Jan. 5, 2026
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Discover how cutting-edge 3D technology is transforming shooting incident reconstructions. Join FARO and Officer.com to see how FARO® Zone 3D software helps law enforcement document...
Dec. 2, 2025

Video

Groton police officers' emotional bridge rescue
Groton Police Officer Bryan Albee credits "being human" with helping him bring a distressed man to safety, an encounter that ended when the man asked him for a hug.
May 21, 2026
Fatal Richmond police shooting video released
An apartment complex shooting sent residents scrambling before Richmond police encountered and fatally shot a woman who allegedly fired at officers and a bystander.
May 21, 2026
Bystanders subdue Las Vegas grocery store shooting suspects
Dramatic body camera footage and 9-1-1 calls show the chaos after a suspected shooter killed a couple inside a Las Vegas Smith’s before witnesses subdued him and officers moved...
May 21, 2026
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel police SUV hangs off guardrail
A police vehicle was left hanging off a guardrail after a crash on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel that disrupted traffic and required a crane to remove it.
May 20, 2026

Roll Call Podcast

Original Content

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Chicago Police Department
A Chicago police officer had his teeth knocked out when two suspects—one armed with brass knuckles—assaulted him at an ambulance scene, with family members saying he was targeted...
May 21, 2026
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How police training shapes split-second decisions
In police work, the problem isn’t speed—it’s whether training has built the pattern recognition that allows officers to make fast, accurate, lawful decisions under pressure.
May 20, 2026
Deadly Porterville eviction notice standoff
Body camera and other video footage capture an eviction notice standoff that killed a Tulare County deputy before the armed suspect was fatally struck by a Kern County Sheriff...
May 20, 2026
Kalamazoo police officer catches infant dropped from 2nd-floor burning home
Flames tore through a Kalamazoo home as a mother trapped on the second floor dropped her infant, where a police officer caught the child and helped ensure both escaped without...
May 20, 2026

Officer Labs

Veritone Redact
Veritone Redact automatically identifies potentially private, or sources of such information. Face, two screens.
Veritone Redact helps law enforcement automatically blur sensitive details in video and audio, significantly reducing the time required for FOIA requests and court releases.
May 13, 2026
Point Blank Enterprises
Point Blank FAS G4 Armor System
Field testing found the Point Blank FAS G4 armor system remained comfortable and stable during extended wear in both external and concealed configurations.
May 5, 2026
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Aimpoint Duty RDS 1
Hands‑on testing found the Aimpoint Duty RDS quick to mount, simple to run and durable enough to handle the kind of abuse patrol rifles can see in daily service.
April 27, 2026
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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.
April 10, 2026

Honoring the Fallen

Heidelberg Borough, PA, Police Department
Heidelberg Borough Police Department
Heidelberg Borough Police Chief Dennis Dixon, who was appointed in 2018, was found dead in his cruiser while on duty, and a cause of death has not been released.
May 19, 2026
45th Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service
Vice President JD Vance honored fallen officers during the 45th Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, using the Police Week 2026 stage to emphasize sacrifice, faith...
May 16, 2026
Citronelle, AL, Police Department
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Citronelle Police Officer Dylan Owen was killed when his patrol SUV left the road and struck a tree, with a bystander witnessing the crash and rushing to call 9-1-1.
May 15, 2026
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Candlelight Vigil during National Police Week
The 38th Annual Candlelight Vigil on the National Mall honors fallen law enforcement members by reading the names of over 300 officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line...
May 13, 2026