The September/October 2025 issue is our annual Hardware/Software Solutions edition.

September October Issue

Highlights from this issue include:

  • Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Policing
  • How AI and Training Safeguard Law Enforcement Against Ransomware
  • A Patrol Officer’s Role in Identifying Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Restraint, Risk and Responsibility: Advancing Safety in Policing
  • Shotguns in the Squad Car: Still a Tactical Asset?
  • Safe Fentanyl Destruction: A Practical Guide for Police Professionals
  • Traffic Safety and Enforcement: New Tools, Tech and Tactics in 2025
  • And much more!

Read the September/October Issue Online

Elements of an Effective Active Shooter Course

The COPS Office recently released the “Elements of an Effective Active Shooter Course Fact Sheet.” This fact sheet is designed to help law enforcement leaders and trainers determine whether an active shooter training fits their needs. Law enforcement leaders and training personnel should review these topics and activities and determine whether their current active shooter training successfully incorporates these features.To download a copy of the fact sheet, visit https://tinyurl.com/5fyj8mh3

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