Police News
Need the most up-to-date news on patrol, investigation, law enforcement leadership, recruiting, staffing, training, and police officer safety? Catch up on the latest news in the law enforcement world.
BREAKING NEWS
Scottie Sheffler was arrested on charges including assault after allegedly driving into a median to get around a crash scene, ignoring a cop and dragging him several feet
“There was an oncoming train rapidly approaching the station,” the NYPD tweeted. “Officers sprang into action and without hesitation pulled him off the tracks”
The 2023 law set aside money to expedite training for Washington State Patrol recruits who are already certified law enforcement officers
The Portland Police Bureau reported 56 confirmed shootings in April, down from a peak of 147 total shootings in March 2022
Police Recruitment
The city council budgeted funding for 720 officers this year, but 296 positions remain unfilled
“This is an example of how quickly situations can escalate and become dangerous for our officers,” the Dayton Police Department stated
Video shows Sarasota PD Officer Michael Skinner using his boat to push the runaway boat into a sea wall before climbing in, cutting the engine and rendering aid to the man
“[The program] launches more efficient investigations, builds stronger cases and leads to more effective prosecutions,” NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban said
The teenager texted landmarks and other “identifiable information” she was seeing, which helped the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department quickly dispatch deputies
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
If Police1 had existed in 1994, I would have used Nicole Brown Simpson’s tragic life and death to give context to the complexities of domestic violence calls
Media and public communications are vastly different in today’s digital age
Amid the threat posed by a man armed with a Katana, officers demonstrate exceptional de-escalation skills
The question of who can or should censor law enforcement trainers leads us down a dangerous path
The focus on finance in a recent survey on the best and worst places to be a cop doesn’t reflect the more complicated matrix officers face when deciding on a department to join or stay with
Readers debate the importance of factors beyond compensation, such as the impact of community support and state legislation on job satisfaction for police officers
PRODUCT NEWS
The University Police Department wanted a seamless KVM solution integrating multiple systems over IP
Kirk Grau and Wade Fossum will represent Super Vac and Command Light at upcoming industry events
“Our goal is to be the ultimate one-stop source for silencers in the U.S.,” said Brandon Maddox, Silencer Central CEO. “We have a great relationship with FN and know the quality of the products they produce. It made it an easy decision to add FN’s silencers to the brands we offer our customers.”
5.11 Tactical, Black Rifle Coffee, ASP, OfficerStore.com and others offering discounts during National Police Week
Through this agreement, state agencies and affiliated entities will have access to Verizon’s award-winning network and a comprehensive suite of communications solutions designed to help enable Michigan to best serve the state’s more than 10 million residents
1,800 public service professionals gathered to discuss how technology provides operational continuity and interoperability
The award-winning badge design belongs to the Neptune Beach, Florida Police Department
Accelerating the next generation of drone solutions to protect more lives in more places
Alerts provide officers with unique vehicle history data for improved situational awareness and investigative capabilities at crash scenes