POLICE Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Patrol

Police statistics graphic showing 229 officers shot, 31 killed in line of duty in 2024
NewsSeptember 4, 2025

FOP Reports 229 Officers Shot in 2025, 31 Killed in the Line of Duty

The National Fraternal Order of Police reports a decline in officers shot compared to recent years, but ambush-style attacks remain a major threat.

Read More →
Police officer aiming tactical rifle from patrol vehicle with emergency lights
NewsSeptember 4, 2025

Aimpoint Launches Duty RDS MR

Aimpoint’s new Duty RDS MR features a pressure-forged aluminum housing that is submersible to 80 feet and engineered to withstand shock, vibration, and extreme temperatures.

Read More →
Police emergency light bar with 'Fatal OIS' video release announcement
NewsSeptember 3, 2025

Video: Phoenix Officer Shoots Man Armed with Hatchet, Knife & Chisel

A Phoenix police officer fatally shot a man advancing on officers with a hatchet and chisel after a less-lethal launcher did not stop the man’s advance.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Police emergency lights with text about officer-involved shooting incident
NewsSeptember 3, 2025

El Centro PD Releases Video of Fatal OIS

The El Centro Police Department released video of when an officer fatally shot a man who had been reported to have a gun and then pointed the object at the officer. The object was not a gun and appears to be a bicycle seat.

Read More →
Red pushpin marking Minneapolis city map with police officers in background
NewsAugust 29, 2025

FLEOA Releases Statement on Minnesota School Shooting

The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) released a statement supporting the officers who responded to the recent mass shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and expressing sympathy for the families of the victims.

Read More →
Group of professionals in winter gear examining documents near rocky terrain
Articlesby David GriffithAugust 28, 2025

24 Years on the Police Beat

On Aug. 29, 2025, I retired as editor of POLICE. The following is a personal and professional retrospective on more than two decades of covering your profession and its equipment and technologies.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsAugust 28, 2025

2 Children Killed in Minneapolis Catholic School Attack, 17 People Injured

Minneapolis Police responded to reports of an active shooter at Annunciation Church and School at around 8:30 a.m.

Read More →
Police officer in light blue uniform standing in front of American flag
NewsAugust 26, 2025

Kansas Officer Struck, Killed Deploying Spike Strip

“The driver, later identified as Dennis Mitchell III, 31, of Kansas City, was pursued by law enforcement. He abandoned the truck, entered another vehicle, and continued fleeing from officers,” police said.

Read More →
NewsAugust 25, 2025

FOP President Expresses Support for Trump’s Order Ending Cashless Bail in Capital

"We are proud to announce our full support for President Trump’s Executive Order addressing the dangers of cashless bail systems," Patrick Yoes said in a statement.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsAugust 25, 2025

Trump Issues Order Cutting Federal Funding in Cashless Bail Jurisdictions

<strong>“</strong>Cashless bail policies allow dangerous individuals to immediately return to the streets and further endanger law-abiding, hard-working Americans because they know our laws will not be enforced,” the administration said.

Read More →