Burbank Police K-9 Spike was aiding in the search for an armed suspect who fled a traffic stop when the suspect shot him multiple times; the shooter was also killed in the incident
Michael Halberstam succumbed to injuries he sustained in the shootout, during which he fatally shot Indian River County Deputy Terri Sweeting-Mashkow
‘Set goals and keep pushing': La. SRO becomes first woman to earn agency’s expert marksmanship badge
“I’m protecting people’s children every day,” St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Kiley Krull said. “If anything ever happened, I want to know I can protect them”
The Spartanburg County deputy was injured in a negligent discharge while checking equipment in the locker room
The driver who struck the East Lampeter Township officer was reportedly cleaning his glasses as he drove into the intersection
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With the launch of Assist Chat on SVX, Assisted Narrative and a new drone dispatch integration, the company aims to simplify communication, improve accuracy and strengthen officer safety across the field
The MX908 handheld mass spectrometer and VipIR 3-in-1 bulk analyzer help law enforcement and corrections personnel make faster, defensible drug identifications – and stay ahead of an evolving fentanyl crisis
Setina’s electronic SmartBelt buckles quickly and locks automatically
Panasonic’s new solution protects devices from cyberattacks so police can focus on protecting their communities
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At this year’s NRTCCA conference, Lexipol’s Samantha Dorm detailed how law enforcement can leverage grants to build and sustain real-time crime centers
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A 22LR firearm is the best investment a person can make
Current threats dictate evolving response strategies
Investing, in your mind, health or a hobby, can compound the benefit of a bonus on you, your family and others
When your spouse is in law enforcement, you’re bound to pick up some idiosyncrasies
You never truly get the full picture until you’re actually in law enforcement
Tuscaloosa Police Sgt. Ritamarie Thomason’s path to success was spurred by the 9/11 attacks, which is when she vowed to make a change in her life to become one of the helpers
Whether you carry an on-duty backup gun or an off-duty concealed carry firearm, there are hundreds of great choices
By embracing your inner creativity, you can find balance in an imbalanced life
Not all police movies and TV shows are about big-city departments — here’s a selection of those set in the small towns and wilds
Being familiar with agency policy regarding off-duty work is the first step cops must take
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