House Bill 372 would eliminate the parole-eligible sentencing options while expanding existing sentencing law to cover corrections officers as well
The officers are among 28 cops accused of lying on government documents in order to receive funding meant to assist small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Hillsborough deputies were shot in the face and neck after the suspect opened fire from inside a van
The former Pasadena sergeant is accused of using the license plate reader system “to track and stalk a female officer” as an internal investigation continues
A body camera review highlights the importance of equipment checks, including ensuring a duty weapon is ready to fire, while maintaining a tactical advantage over an armed subject
SPOTLIGHT ON REAL-TIME POLICING
How law enforcement can introduce emerging technologies with transparency, strengthen public trust and prepare for the conversations that matter most
This guide helps police leaders assess their operational needs, compare implementation models and build a real-time capability that aligns with their staffing, budget and mission
DRONERESPONDERS founder Charles Werner shares the implementation strategies every agency should understand before launching a Drone as First Responder program
Real-time policing moves fast. The agencies that make it work are the ones that slow down first to fix staffing, policy, workflow and trust
An Indiana county’s RTIC uses shared systems, agency staffing and real-time 911 access to support public safety across jurisdictional lines
Today’s debate over license plate readers echoes the questions that surrounded fingerprinting, DNA and body-worn cameras before they became standard policing tools
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Empower law enforcement, fire, EMS and school leaders with a shared operational view
From staffing shortages to sustainable operations: A new approach for agency leaders
Before your next major event, learn what one of the nation’s most experienced event-planning teams wishes every agency knew
Gain insight into current federal funding trends, agency priorities and best practices for developing competitive applications
Cut through the AI hype and protect the integrity of your case
Get practical answers to the AI questions law enforcement leaders are asking right now
What Police1’s “What Cops Want” data reveal about what happens when officers are constantly playing catch-up — and what it means for performance, safety and retention
What it takes to move from fragmented casework to a more coordinated, intelligence-driven approach
Learn how modern towing workflows can cut response times and clear scenes faster
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
The future of real-time intelligence depends not only on better technology, but on the communications infrastructure that powers it
State legislatures are moving to restrict this key technology — here’s how to protect it
What began as a custom target system for a local police department has grown into a global provider of integrated shooting range solutions
A new training model challenges traditional silos by blending tactics, tools and decision-making into one adaptive, real-world approach to officer readiness
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The Gratitude Initiative, FOP and Police1 launch national campaign to recognize law enforcement children and expand college and career support for police families
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With support from her chief, Julia Sienna represented law enforcement on national TV while sharing her love of music with a national audience
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