| | | | | | | | The demand for transparency, speed and accuracy of data in law enforcement has never been higher. |
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| | | | | | With people trapped on second-floor balconies in a Scottsville apartment fire, Macon County sheriff's deputies backed up a pickup truck to the burning structure in order to reach them. |
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| | Roughly 60 to 70 New Mexico National Guard members were requested by Albuquerque's police chief in order to fulfill 'non-law enforcement duties" and free up officers' time. |
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| | Members of the Craig Beach Police Department stepped down during a Village Council meeting, claiming they lacked support and were micromanaged by officials. |
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| | The online entry forms, along with the completed portfolios, are due by August 8, 2025. |
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| | "It's going to take some years of momentum," Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin J. Bethel told City Council members as the department faces a 19% vacancy rate. |
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| | Oregon law limits police drone use, but proposed legislation would loosen restrictions to let the technology be used to respond to calls, chase suspects and conduct searches. |
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| | A man suspected in a shooting was brought in by Dallas police for an interview, but he eventually ran from the agency's headquarters and was found at the site of the original shooting. |
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| | A Colorado State Police evidence technician discovered the theft at the Arapahoe County facility, and officials believe the pot was stolen after dark on April 1. |
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| | Built between the late 1990s and early 2000s, the Olyphant police station has cramped conditions that keep officers "squished in like sardines right now," says the chief. |
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| | New York State Police troopers were helping Onondaga County sheriff's deputies with an arrest on a probation warrant when the suspect became combative and injured a trooper. |
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| | The OFFICER Media Group Innovation Awards program wants to recognize products and services that help move the law enforcement sector forward. |
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| | | | | | April marks World Autism Awareness Month, and the latest episode looks at why it's important for law enforcement officers to know how to assist people with autism. Plus, other top police headlines. |
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| | | | | | Travel back to the 1970s as OFFICER Magazine News Editor Joe Vince talks with his father, who worked as an undercover agent in Detroit during that decade. |
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| | The Lineup reaches a milestone with its 100th episode, and the three hosts talk about their favorite stories to report on since the podcast started. Find out what topics left the biggest impression. |
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| | | | | | The Imperial Neoprene Knee and Elbow Pads from Damascus Gear provide a unique adjustment system allowing for a very secure fit. High-density closed-cell foam with the neoprene outer shell provides for an extremely comfortable and silent design. The increased grip and durability of these pads is provided by the Damascus Trion-X™ textured... |
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| | | | | | VirTra’s V-300 was the world’s first 300-degree law enforcement reality-based situational training simulator that continues to advance and remains the highest standard of law enforcement training. This intense, immersive training environment takes into account every detail from the smallest pre-attack indicators to the most cognitive overload stimuli... |
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| | Damascus Gear Riot and Disturbance Control Shields offer state-of-the-art protection. The ergonomic handles and break-away straps are dielectric to prevent electrical pass through, and can be reversed for left or right-hand use. The wide nylon arm straps can be easily adjusted while in use. Damascus shields have superior optical quality and workmanship... |
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| | The Homefront Compact from Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) has the looks of a classic WWII knife with the fit and finish of a modern favorite. A high-end version of the impressive original, Ken Onion’s Homefront Compact is a distinguished folding knife with a liner lock. It has a shorter drop point blade made of premium S35VN steel... |
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| | | | Sponsored | | Sold out in 2024, don’t miss your chance to attend Station Design Conference 2025, May 20-22, in Glendale, AZ. This unique learning and networking event connects you with top fire and police station design experts to gain critical insights, best practices, and guidance on designing and building effective, long-lasting facilities. If you’re planning to build a station, this event is a must-attend! |
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| | | | Middle management in law enforcement is often overlooked and underappreciated. |
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| | | | We are proud to announce this new program recognizing officers who go above and beyond the call of duty. |
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| | When Daniel C. Ott turned informant about a murder-for-hire plot, his betrayed criminal colleague wanted to get even. Find out how a revenge contract killing targeted the wrong Daniel Ott. |
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| | A first-of-its-kind Ohio State study examines head injuries in an overlooked segment—law enforcement—and OFFICER talks to its co-author about when “getting your bell rung” could be a concussion. |
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