Today, December 19, the bipartisan United States Sentencing Commission voted unanimously to publish proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2025 (watch the meeting). These proposals stem from public input the Commission has received in recent years, including more than 1,200 pages of [...]
Discover the key phases of burnout and how self-awareness can help you regain control By Chris Zamora for Police1.com As first responders, we’re trained to focus on the mission, stay sharp and always push forward. However, we often fail to see how our commitment to public safety can grind [...]
By David Baker for Lexipol Social media has made connecting, sharing and engaging with people easier and faster than ever. If you’re in law enforcement, you know social media has also made it easier for others — including anti-police activists and members of the public — to gather details about you, [...]
By David Baker for Lexipol.com Recruiting and retaining qualified employees continues to be a challenge for law enforcement agencies nationwide. We all know the reasons: The relentless public scrutiny, paychecks that lag behind inflation and shift schedules that wreak havoc on personal lives. Combine those factors with work-related stress [...]
By Matthew Bloodgood and Lon Bartel for Calibre Press “The officer failed to use cover.” This statement, or variations of the theme, frequently appears in plaintiff and prosecution complaints filed against officers. For example, in an intermountain state, two officers were searching for a suicidal male who had assaulted [...]
By Todd Fletcher for American Police Beat | Photo by Billy Etheredge, Potter County (TX) Sheriff’s Office aw enforcement officers are surrounded by video cameras. Body-worn cameras, dash cameras and surveillance cameras have changed the way we operate on a daily basis. These cameras provide more evidence for our investigations, [...]
It seems like every week we hear of a squad car being stolen somewhere in the U.S. Follow these steps to make sure it doesn’t happen to your cruiser By Duane Wolfe for Police1.com On June 20, members of the Colorado State Patrol, along with other agencies, attempted to assist in [...]
After your career comes to a close, you will be able to open up the scrapbook years later and realize that George Bailey is not the only one who had a wonderful life. By Lt. Dan Marcou for Police1.com Scrapbooks are tangible evidence that allows you to say, “I’ve [...]
A global survey of over 2,000 LE professionals highlights AI’s transformative impact on digital investigations, uncovering its potential to enhance efficiency and accuracy By Police 1 Staff | Photo by Khanchit Khirisutchalual/Getty Images In a comprehensive survey involving over 2,000 law enforcement professionals from 97 countries, Cellebrite’s 2025 Industry Trends Survey [...]
With demanding schedules leaving officers with little time for wellness, one cop’s story shows how department leaders and officers can work together to prioritize time off and build healthier habits. Story by Jesse Cohen for Police1.com | Photo by Miljan Živković/Getty Images/iStockphoto I’ve been told that I’m just a “Jiu-Jitsu [...]
Missouri Sheriffs’ Association
6605 Bus. Hwy. 50 West
Jefferson City, MO 65109
573-635-5925
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6605 Bus. Hwy. 50 West Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: 573-635-5925
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