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Built for Patrol: How One Police Chief Fixed Communication, Boosted Visibility, and Changed the Culture

Patrol work hasn’t changed—but the expectations on officers have. See how one police chief helped officers get the right information at the right time, improve patrol visibility, and strengthen trust without adding complexity or surveillance. This real-world story shows how patrol-driven technology can make the job safer, smarter, and more effective—starting on day one.

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NewsJuly 31, 2024

Former Denver Police Recruit Sues Over “Hazing” He Says Cost Him His Legs

Victor Moses told the paramedics that he was "extremely fatigued" and experiencing "extreme leg cramping," a sign of distress in people with sickle cell trait, something Moses said he had in a police application form, the lawsuit says.

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NewsJuly 11, 2024

NYPD Recruit Dies After Collapsing During Training

Probationary Officer Edgar Ordonez, 33, was training outdoors at the department's shooting range at Rodman's Neck in the Bronx when he collapsed just before noon.

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NewsJuly 8, 2024

NYPD Training Officers in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

"Jiu jitsu and wrestling are both sports that utilize minimal force to control a suspect. So by using minimal force you prevent injuries to suspect civilians and officers," said Lt. Kirk Anderson of the Tactical Training Unit.

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Articlesby David GriffithJune 28, 2024

10 Tips for Better De-Escalation Training

Knowing how to defuse a situation without force is essential for effective policing. It can prevent injury to officers, the public, and the subject.

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NewsJune 13, 2024

Virginia Sheriff’s Deputy Wounded in Range Accident

The wounded officer was taken to a nearby hospital for surgery on his serious but non-life-threatening wound, officials said. He is now out of surgery and in stable condition.

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NewsMay 31, 2024

California Agency’s Training Exercise Exposes Elementary School to Chemical Agents

The San Francisco Sheriff’s Office, which oversaw the crowd-control training exercise on May 21 and launched an investigation of the incident, has apologized to the students and their families as well as the faculty.

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NewsMay 24, 2024

Regulators Say Safety Violations Led to Range Fire That Killed LA County Deputy

Inspectors said the buildup of combustible dust — such as accumulated gunpowder — caused the deadly blaze

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NewsApril 22, 2024

California Deputy Dies from Injuries Suffered in October Shooting Range Fire

Deputy Alfredo “Freddy” Flores succumbed to his injuries Saturday night after fighting for his life for months, attorney Joe A. Nunez said on behalf of the Flores family

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NewsApril 11, 2024

Florida Officer Wounded in Accidental Shooting at Training Center

The officer, whose identity remains unknown, was accidentally shot by another female officer while they were at the Homestead Training Center Wednesday afternoon.

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NewsApril 10, 2024

Ohio Corrections Lieutenant Killed in Training Accident

According to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Lt. Rodney Osborne from the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility was killed in the mid-morning incident on the tactical firing range.

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