The Smith and Wesson .38 Special revolver that Desmond Holly used in the attack originally belonged to one of his grandparents and was kept in a safe in the family’s home
Officers can wear a New England Patriots winter hat in place of the standard department-issued winter hat while on duty, the order from Maynard Police Chief Christopher Troiano says
The incident involved two different vehicle pursuits and a foot pursuit of a man with multiple outstanding warrants who stole a Wauwatosa Police cruiser
Patti Jackson has served as the Tacoma PD’s interim police chief since March 2025; she came to the agency from the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office, where she worked for over 35 years
After Chief Jim McDonnell said the LAPD would not enforce the No Secret Police Act, legislators confirmed that suits can be filed against any agencies or officers who violate the law
IMMIGRATION PROTEST RESPONSE
How crowd dynamics, officer training and real-time decisions shaped the narrative before the investigation began
Minneapolis offers a warning for law enforcement leaders as political conflict undermines coordination and officer safety
When enforcement unfolds on camera and tensions run high, preparation, command decisions and leadership — not rhetoric — determine what happens next
What happens after chemical agents are deployed matters as much as the decision to use them, from decontamination and medical care to risk mitigation and public trust
The statement requests “policy-level discussions aimed at identifying a constructive path forward”
Why speed, clarity and language matter when false ICE activity claims go viral
As political rhetoric and fractured coordination reshape enforcement, police chiefs and sheriffs face rising risks to officer safety, legal exposure and institutional trust
How video evidence, officer tactics and political reaction shaped public perception before the investigation was complete
Public reaction to the Minneapolis ICE shooting reflects widespread misunderstandings of how deadly force in vehicle encounters is evaluated under law, policy and training
Public reaction has been swift, but the incident will be assessed under federal use-of-force standards, vehicle threat analysis and Supreme Court precedent — not political pressure or hindsight
A veteran officer’s perspective on perception, movement and survival when a vehicle accelerates toward police
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SPECIAL REPORTS
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
How video, supported by connected data and automated tools, is shaping police response, reporting and post-incident review
The link between reduced burnout, improved retention and smarter workflows
The margin between prevention and response is shrinking — and the stakes are rising
Turn officer safety needs into competitive, fundable grant requests
Making diverse tools work together without increasing complexity
Separating myth from measurable outcomes in automated speed enforcement
Lessons from agencies that are improving efficiency, accuracy and officer safety
How to position FY26 applications for defensibility, alignment and sustainability
Empowering investigators to focus on judgment, strategy and justice
Learn to communicate your agency’s needs and avoid gaps that stall funding
Cut login delays and boost officer safety: Modernize access without slowing down the mission
How early caller context can transform dispatch, RTCC awareness and field safety
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
The company’s affordable solutions also allow more agencies to implement mobile computing technology reliably
Keep these concepts in mind to help build and sustain the staffing levels you need
This next-generation optic brings updated reticle and power options to duty rifles
The models expand Holosun’s options for users of enclosed reflex optics
WATCH NOW
An NYPD detective who hit the streets in 1990 explains how the city turned the corner — and what today’s cops should understand about it
OFF DUTY
Enjoy a collection of classic games and puzzles.
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Police TV shows in the 1960s tried to balance authenticity, entertainment and the shifting expectations of what police work should look like
These viral-style throwbacks tap into ‘90s and early-2000s memories — reimagined for a Police1 audience with humor, honesty and a few reality checks along the way
Which of these viral TikTok fitness trends will you try next?
It’s time to match praise with policy for those on the front lines
Support first responders injured in the line of duty, new recruit education and the families of the fallen
A look at discounted tech, gear and personal essentials that align with patrol and off-duty needs
The skills that keep you steady on duty can leave you feeling exposed with the people you love
From policing communities to guiding anglers, one deputy’s second act proves there’s life beyond the badge
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