About Us
We serve first responders and public safety stewards—law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, corrections professionals, local government officials—both on duty and off. As a trusted source for breaking news, expert analysis, training resources, and product information, our mission is to support first responders with the knowledge and tools they need to protect our communities. Backed by a team of experienced journalists, a dedicated brand studio and the largest network of public safety experts, our platform is built on credibility, relevance, and a deep understanding of the challenges facing today’s first responders.
We are committed to producing accurate, relevant, and trustworthy content that serves the needs of public safety professionals. Our editorial team follows high journalistic standards and ethical guidelines. We regularly consult subject matter experts—many of whom are active or retired first responders—to ensure the information we publish is timely, actionable, and grounded in real-world experience.
Learn more about us and our editorial standards and guidelines:
What makes our content trustworthy?
We combine experienced journalism with insights from vetted public safety professionals and our own audience data that lets us know what our readers care most about. Our editorial process includes fact-checking, source verification, and expert review. We prioritize transparency, accuracy, and relevance in everything we publish.
How do we make money?
Our revenue comes from a mix of display advertising, sponsored content, product promotions, and strategic partnerships with brands that serve the public safety community. Branded content is always clearly labeled to distinguish it from editorial content. We work with agencies and companies to ensure the branded content provides value to our readers while meeting the goals of our partners. This model allows us to offer free, high-quality content to our audience while maintaining editorial independence.
Who are our contributors and how we find them?
Our contributors include current and former law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS providers, corrections professionals, trainers, and other public safety thought leaders. We seek out voices with deep field experience, subject matter expertise, and a commitment to improving public safety outcomes. Many contributors come to us through recommendations, industry relationships, and outreach from our editorial team. All contributors are vetted for credibility, and their work is reviewed by experienced editors to ensure accuracy and relevance.
What is our approach to affiliate marketing?
Our editors make Affiliate marketing allows us to earn a small commission when readers purchase products or services through certain links on our site. These links are included only when relevant and useful to our readers—such as in product reviews, buying guides, or gear recommendations. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content, and we always disclose affiliate links in accordance with FTC guidelines. This helps us keep our content free and accessible to the public safety community. For more information, please visit the Federal Trade Comission (FTC).
What is editorially-produced sponsored content?
Editorially-produced sponsored content is created independently by our editorial team and supported by a sponsoring organization. These campaigns focus on topics that are timely, relevant, and valuable to our public safety audience—such as training trends, technology adoption, or operational best practices. While the sponsor underwrites the distribution and visibility of the content, they do not control the editorial direction, writing, or conclusions. This model allows us to explore important issues in depth while maintaining our editorial standards and providing useful, high-quality content to our readers.
Do we accept submissions?
Yes. We welcome contributions from professionals in law enforcement, fire service, EMS, and corrections. All submissions are subject to editorial review to ensure they meet our standards for accuracy, clarity, and value to our readers.
How do we handle corrections?
We are committed to accuracy. If an error is found in our content, we promptly correct it and note the update. Readers can report errors by contacting our editorial team directly.