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BREAKING NEWS
NYPD
The suspect barricaded himself in a hospital room with the weapon before cutting himself and threatening to injure others
Surveillance footage shows the suspect vehicle pulling up alongside the Greenville police officer’s cruiser, followed by visible sparks striking the driver’s side of the patrol car
Baltimore officers pursued the suspect vehicle until it crashed into a barrier on a dead-end road; when officers approached the vehicle, the driver suddenly reversed in the direction of an officer
The former trooper is charged with first-degree falsely reporting an incident, misuse of 911, evading responsibility and failure to drive in the established lane
“[Commander Scott Aaron] served our department and community with the utmost dedication, compassion, and professionalism,” Oxnard PD Chief Jason Benites stated
St. Louis Officer David Lee was killed when Ramon Chavez-Rodriguez, who had drugs and alcohol in his system, lost control of his vehicle and crashed into Lee
Portland Police Chief Bob Day confirmed reports by DHS that the individuals who allegedly drove at agents before the shooting were tied to the gang
Seattle Police Officers Guild president Mike Solan alleged officers were directed not to arrest offenders for open drug use; Chief Shon Barnes said the claim was"absolutely not true”
‘His life was endangered': Video shows ICE officer struck by vehicle before fatal OIS in Minneapolis
Vice President JD Vance shared the video, which shows the perspective of an ICE officer being struck by a vehicle before a fatal shooting
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Any line officer or front-line supervisor arriving first on scene to a multi-vehicle collision is faced with a multitude of initial scene management procedures
PRODUCT NEWS
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
The First Defense one-step detection process offers a visual indication of fentanyl
FirstNet Compact Rapid Deployables, AT&T LEO Cell Trailers and LEO Emergency Communication Portables and AT&T Amphibious Vehicle are delivering connectivity
Reauthorization will ensure public safety’s voice in guiding the evolution of emergency communications
Collaboration integrates Android’s emergency live video to 911 with RapidSOS’ AI response platform supporting 600M+ connected devices, 22,000+ public safety agencies
The program allows Hazleton Police Department officers to hear 911 call audio and see drone video of an incident scene as they are en route to respond
Showcasing the Odin 2.0, Wraptor 2.0, Proviz, and other new advanced armor systems
High-candela flashlight offers powerful downrange illumination in a compact, rechargeable design
The leader in EDC innovation builds on the legendary bag that sparked a movement, transforming it into a complete lineup that once again sets the industry standard