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Mar 19, 2025 · Police officers generally work in city-run police departments under the authority of appointed chiefs, while sheriff’s deputies report to sheriffs and operate within countywide …

Dec 10, 2024 · By Police1 Staff For the fourth consecutive year, the Police1 editorial team reviewed dozens of police recruitment videos to identify the top 10 that redefined law …

Dec 3, 2025 · Pa. officer dies from injuries sustained in 2019 crash Philadelphia Highway Patrol Officer Andy Chan was struck while on his way to work; he was thrown 20 feet and sustained …

Jan 7, 2025 · By Police1 Staff Police officer recruitment has been a challenge for the past five to 10 years and it will continue to be a challenge for many departments in 2025. A recent …

Dec 27, 2024 · From the police officers patrolling the streets all the way to the advocates helping crime victims navigate the criminal justice system, there are numerous jobs that dedicated …

Jun 13, 2024 · Law enforcement jargon every police officer should know Over the years, officers have cultivated their own language, using phrases that only those in law enforcement would …

May 23, 2025 · Humanizing the police: A powerful community engagement strategy Showing the person behind the badge helps law enforcement communicators counter anti-police sentiment …

Dec 12, 2025 · 8 more unusual police agencies Police1 readers unearthed You told us we missed some big ones — from protecting water and wildlife to securing top-secret sites; your …

Apr 23, 2025 · Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, remains a central figure in conversations about police accountability. This …