Police Chief Erik Koch told the Ephrata City Council the department had been exploring options after incidents involving combative individuals in custody
The San Jose officer used his personal phone to access the PD’s Flock system, locate a vehicle and send the information to his cousin, who then tracked down his accuser
The officer spoke with the man before and after he fell to the ground across a bike lane and a lane of traffic, but left the scene; the man was killed by a hit-and-run driver
Three Houston PD officers and a Texas DPS trooper opened fire on the man after he ignored repeated commands to drop the rifle and raised it toward them, according to police
A Barnstable Police Officer was struck by a vehicle while wearing reflective gear as he directed traffic outside of a ZZ Top concert; the driver faces multiple charges, including DUI
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UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
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Learn how agencies are improving accountability and gaining better visibility into the vehicles and equipment their personnel rely on
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How agencies can cut through information overload, get critical intelligence to the right people and turn real-time information into better operational outcomes
Revisit unsolved cases with smarter tools that complement investigative expertise
Learn how agencies can move beyond proprietary hardware, lengthy replacement cycles and manual video offload
Transform stress management from a personal concern into an agency priority
See how rugged computing and AI-powered visual intelligence can give officers greater clarity, faster insights and safer outcomes in the field.
Researchers reveal what 24 years of after-action reports say about active shooter readiness, while a responding officer discusses how training and preparation shaped the response to The Covenant School shooting
Leveraging drone-based documentation and photogrammetry to create actionable, courtroom-ready evidence
On-demand webinar: Recruiting the next generation of officers: Insights from the U.S. Capitol Police
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SPECIAL REPORTS
Police1’s exclusive companion report to the “What Cops Want in 2026” survey reveals how officers want systems that work together, reduce duplicate work and help them spend more time on policing
Use this practical self-assessment to uncover blind spots in visibility, accountability and workflow — and identify where your agency can strengthen operational readiness
Download this practical guide for women in policing, featuring promotion readiness checklists, oral board strategies and tools to help you prepare for the next rank
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Download this capability check to identify and address operational, governance and implementation gaps before deploying AI
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
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
New survey data reveals where agencies struggle most with CJIS compliance and how they’re responding
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What experienced narcotics officers learned about the way NIRLab is changing drug detection for everyday officers
Zebra Technologies’ RFID equipment and Xemelgo’s cloud-based platform turn inventory tracking into a strategic advantage
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How officers can prepare their children for critical incident footage and decide whether watching it is appropriate
Police work, murder investigations and ... show tunes? The short-lived 1990 series “Cop Rock” remains one of television’s strangest experiments
From “Law & Order” to “COPS,” the 1990s brought grittier police dramas, groundbreaking reality TV and some of the most influential portrayals of law enforcement on TV
The Gratitude Initiative, FOP and Police1 launch national campaign to recognize law enforcement children and expand college and career support for police families
Known for finding suspects who didn’t want to be found, Deputy Dirk Stolz helped guide his son from a frozen Wisconsin pond to Olympic gold
From “Hill Street Blues” to “Miami Vice,” 1980s police dramas mixed realism, spectacle and pure fantasy — with only a few getting it right
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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