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BREAKING NEWS
The ambush attack killed Lorain Officer Phillip Wagner and wounded Officers Brent Payne and Peter Gale
“Accordingly, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY the 40mm SHALL NOT be used during any CROWD CONTROL situation,” an LAPD memo stated following the decision
Portland Police are searching for a suspect who shot and wounded two officers; the officers were taken to a hospital in stable condition
The deputy had resigned from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office after an investigation found his on-duty overdose was caused by intentional use of seized fentanyl
From FAA rule changes to real-world DFR and counter-drone lessons, the conference will spotlight what public safety agencies need to fly smarter and safer now
The Staccato HD C4X was co-developed with a law-enforcement special-surveillance team to ensure it is duty-ready
The gunman had posted online that he believed he was being surveilled by law enforcement before carrying out the attack that killed Cpl. Matthew Snook, the state’s homicide unit said
Bodycam video shows the officer returning fire after the suspect, a convicted felon, shot at him during a pursuit through Balboa Park
The movie centers on a real Miami-Dade officer who uncovered more than $20 million stuffed inside Home Depot buckets — but how much of the wild story actually happened?
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Marketed as immigration reform, SB 627 does nothing to regulate ICE and instead punishes California’s local officers by removing long-standing legal protections
Reports that Chicago officers were told not to help ICE agents during a violent encounter have reignited debate over political influence in policing
When Congress fails to fund the government, the fallout hits far beyond Washington — disrupting federal law enforcement operations and leaving local agencies without vital support
A Wall Street Journal report points to rising police killings in rural America — but the data, context and lived experience tell a far more complicated story
Overwatch is essential at large events — here’s how agencies can deny attackers the advantage and protect the public
Extremist tactics, sniper attacks and online incitement are reshaping the threat landscape, leaving officers with shrinking windows to respond
PRODUCT NEWS
MARQ Commander (Gen 2) Beretta Edition offers advanced tactical, navigation, and smartwatch functionality
Bringing next-level, ASTM‑tested ballistic shield protection to the front lines
The LVMPD’s Fusion Watch and Drone Operations Center houses the department’s real-time information network; the agency has 75 drones, which can be launched from 13 skyports across the city
The initiative enables Sheriffs to transform raw inmate calls and messages into actionable intelligence
ASTM E3347-25 test result confirms that GC Patrol Shield successfully protects against ASTM-Shield-RF1 and ASTM-Shield-SG threats
“That’s the goal of this, to really get ahead of what’s happening and remove as many surprises as possible,” St. Cloud Police Chief Douglas Goerke stated
Developed after the 2022 death of K-9 Jack, the modular vest protects the most vulnerable areas without compromising mobility
After 25 years in law enforcement, Jeff Passino crossed the graduation stage — not for a promotion, but to fulfill a promise to himself
Drones as first responders are flown to the site of priority calls to assess the situation before police officers, firefighters or emergency medical crews arrive on the scene
Acquisition transforms how agencies equip first responders with life-saving information