Recent reports from the CDC and DEA reveal a promising decline in opioid overdose deaths for the first time since 2018, alongside a decrease in counterfeit pills containing lethal doses of fentanyl. However, synthetic opioids and emerging substances like xylazine and nitazenes continue to pose significant threats. This article [...]
Missouri House Bill 495 recognized the rise of organized large-scale retail theft rings and establishes the new offense of Organized Retail Theft (ORT) in Missouri. It defines ORT as a series of thefts of retail merchandise with the intent to return, resell, or trade the merchandise for value. These [...]
ByDan Stoneking for Homeland Security Today | www.hstoday.us Small towns don’t make the headlines — until they do. And by then, it’s often too late. I live in a small town. West Chester, Pennsylvania may not be the first place that comes to mind when people think about disasters, but [...]
Don’t miss it! The Missouri 911 Service Board Cyber Initiative Webinar Series kicks off tomorrow—make sure you’re registered! Our first session will dive into the National Cybersecurity Review (NCSR)—a powerful self-assessment tool to help PSAPs measure cybersecurity readiness, spot gaps, and plan for improvements. We’ll walk you through the benefits, registration [...]
Don’t Forget to Nominate – CIT Awards!The Missouri Crisis Intervention Team (MO CIT) Council is dedicated to promoting the understanding, development, and implementation of CIT programs across the state. CIT fosters collaborative partnerships among law enforcement, mental health professionals, individuals with behavioral health needs, their families, and the broader [...]
Following our recent series that shared foundational survival tips all officers – regardless of time on the job – should review and remember, readers from around the country wrote in to share their own. Here’s some of what we received: Chief Patrick Finlon with the Cary (IL) PD writes: [...]
Police1 readers share their top tactics to reduce risk By Police1 Staff To better understand officers’ experiences, perceptions, training and tactics for non-compliance during traffic stops, Police1 conducted a survey of more than 1,000 patrol officers. (Click here to access the complete survey results.) As part of that survey, [...]
FEMA Issues Seven Notices of Funding Opportunity—With More on the Way WASHINGTON -- Over the coming weeks, FEMA is marking billions of dollars in federal funding available for state, local, tribal and territorial partners. This includes seven Notices of Funding Opportunity that FEMA published yesterday. These funds help states manage their response [...]
A Call to All Public Safety-First Responders - Active and Retired! ByMaggie DeBoard and Dr. Michael Bourke Approximately five years ago, a multi-disciplinary team of federal and local law enforcement professionals, psychologists, and researchers began collaborating to raise awareness about mental health issues among first responders. The National Wellness [...]
Hunter Panning participates in a media segment about his viral Valentine’s Day post — showing how humor and authenticity can powerfully connect police with the public, even on “blue sky” days. The real work of trust-building happens long before the crisis hits By Hunter Panning for Police1.com When people think of [...]
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Phone: 573-635-5925
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