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Police1 reports from Axon Week: Axon's Draft One brings AI to police report writing
September 24, 2024

This episode was recorded atAxonWeek 2024.AxonWeek 2025 will take place April 22-25 in Phoenix, Arizona. Learn more athttps://www.axonweek.com/.In this special episode of the Policing Matters podcast, host Jim Dudley interviews Noah Spitzer-Williams

Navigating animal crime investigations: Essential training for law enforcement
September 18, 2024

Animal-related incidents, whether cases of neglect, cruelty or dangerous wildlife, can catch even seasoned law enforcement officers off guard. When responding to such cases, officers are often thrust into challenging situations, with limited resources and

Police1 reports from Axon Week: The evolution of law enforcement with drone technology
September 17, 2024

This episode was recorded at Axon Week 2024. Axon Week 2025 will take place April 22-25 in Phoenix, Arizona. Learn more athttps://www.axonweek.com/.Please note that the first five minutes of this episode features a visual drone demonstration. To view th

Fremont’s Drone as First Responder program: A police and fire partnership transforming public safety response
September 11, 2024

Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs are rapidly transforming public safety by providing police departments with advanced tools to enhance their response capabilities. These programs allow drones to be deployed immediately when a call for service comes

Police1 reports from Axon Week: Rick Smith on how Axon's latest innovations enhance policing
September 10, 2024

This episode was recorded atAxonWeek 2024.AxonWeek 2025 will take place April 22-25 in Phoenix, Arizona. Learn more athttps://www.axonweek.com/.In this special episode of the Policing Matters podcast, host Jim Dudley sits down with Rick Smith, the v

The enduring legacy of 9/11 on public safety practices
September 09, 2024

The 2024 anniversary of 9/11 marks 23 years since the tragic events that forever altered the course of history and the landscape of public safety.As we move further from that fateful day, the significance of remembering and learning from 9/11 grows even

Breaking the mold: The new leadership playbook that’s changing policing
September 04, 2024

In an era where law enforcement faces unprecedented challenges, the call for evolved leadership has never been louder. As communities demand greater transparency, accountability and empathy from their police forces, leaders in policing are tasked with not

Is Rener Gracie's SafeWrap technique a game-changer for law enforcement restraint methods?
August 28, 2024

The use of force in law enforcement is a critical and often controversial topic. Traditional methods, such as prone restraint, have come under scrutiny due to their potential for escalating situations and causing harm. As the landscape of policing evolves

The complex war on drugs: Strategies, challenges and the harsh realities
August 21, 2024

In an era where drug policies are evolving, the challenges faced by law enforcement have never been more complex. With the decriminalization and legalization of certain substances, the narrative around drug enforcement has shifted. Yet, the reality on the

'Crawl, walk, run': South Dakota's problem-based learning approach to training new recruits
August 14, 2024

The evolving landscape of law enforcement recruitment and training brings both significant challenges and promising opportunities. As police departments strive to attract and retain new talent, some agencies are shifting away from traditional training mod