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BREAKING NEWS
Master Trooper Stien Davis had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for more than 10 years; he was assigned to Troop B, District 7 in Robeson County
Gov. Ron DeSantis granted the funds to cover a rapid buildup of equipment and detention capacity as part of the state’s participation in federal immigration enforcement operations
Trooper Bailey Martin was outside her cruiser when an SUV attempted to make a right turn at high speed; the driver missed the turn and crashed into Martin and her cruiser
Richard Dean Bird killed Christian County Deputy Gabriel Ramirez during a traffic stop; he later wounded more officers during a shootout and killed Deputy Michael Hislope
A suspect exchanged gunfire with Colorado Springs officers, wounding one; after being shot himself, the suspect reached for an officer’s gun, prompting the other officer to fire shots
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Deputy Kenneth Lewis was struck by a vehicle while stopping to help a stranded motorist
The lawsuit challenges Gov. Mikie Sherrill ’s Feb. 11 executive order barring federal agents from making arrests in nonpublic areas of state property
Sgt. Michael Schlattman, who had been with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office since 2012, was pinned beneath his cruiser after a tractor-trailer struck it while he was standing by the roadway
Two marked Montgomery County Police cruisers were damaged; in one case, an officer was inside when the rear window and windshield were shattered
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
The program will provide agencies with drone technology capable of quick launch, real time video streaming and integration with Ohio’s uncrewed aircraft traffic management system
Leon Todd, executive director of the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission, credited SAFEGUARD Recruiting’s recruiting-focused approach with doubling applications
As Winter Storms Fern and Gianna moved through in January, FirstNet, Built with AT&T delivered the critical connectivity public safety and essential services rely on
The Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners voted unanimously to approve putting a $2.1 million donation toward the purchase of 24 drones, docking stations and other equipment
The DTX Tactical Carrier was designed to function as a scalable armor platform, supporting front, back, and side armor coverage in a streamlined, duty-ready configuration
Drones reached scenes 35% faster than patrol units, with a response time five to six minutes quicker, allowing Gilbert Police officers to locate dispersed suspects
Cloud-native HxGN OnCall Dispatch, OnCall Analytics and AI-enhanced HxGN Connect modernize communication and collaboration in D.C. metro area
Built on Drone as a First Responder (DFR) technology, Knighthawk 2.0 is designed to modernize public safety infrastructure around the globe by strengthening emergency response, protecting first responders, and safeguarding communities when it matters most
FirstNet is powering a resilient connectivity plan to keep first responders mission ready throughout every moment of the Big Game
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