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BREAKING NEWS
“Today’s life sentence for a drug trafficker is a fitting tribute to Agent Billy Clardy III,” Attorney General Steve Marshall stated
Union leaders say calling in outside agencies is a first for the department, which is operating with just 664 officers — the lowest staffing level in years
The Santa Cruz County grand jury report finds Watsonville officers are more likely to handcuff and transport misdemeanor suspects than counterparts in neighboring agencies
Under the new policy, recruits must hold a high school diploma or GED and have three years of full-time work experience
Event to explore solutions to rising roadway risks for officers — in person and virtual options available
Wellness programs are expanding as dispatch centers race to adopt artificial intelligence, new tech tools and stronger retention models
The initiative includes a $1 million direct appropriation for the Virginia State Police and a separate $1 million grant program, capped at $25,000 per drone
The lawsuit claims Whitehall officers allowed armed robbery suspects to flee during a vehicle takedown attempt, resulting in a confrontation that left the Columbus officer hospitalized
The notice to remove San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus cited violation of the law related to the performance of duties, neglect of those duties, and obstruction of an investigation
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Struggle to remove weapon leads to negligent discharge and highlights training takeaways in grip, holster control and dominant hand use
Incident highlights critical training points on vehicle stop strategy, force transitions, weapon cues and pursuit tactics
With political violence escalating, local police must take proactive steps to protect elected officials through threat detection, community partnerships and event security
A 1,325% spike in AI-related abuse cases demands stronger tools and support for law enforcement to uphold the new federal law
California’s “No Secret Police Act,” introduced by Senator Scott Wiener, would make it a misdemeanor for officers to obscure their faces
Understanding the protective protocols and legal standards that shaped agents’ response during a high-security DHS event
PRODUCT NEWS
Veritone’s AI-powered solutions to be implemented to meet Air Force’s Requirements for Law Enforcement, Counterintelligence & Security Missions
Hexagon has announced that the spin-off of its Asset Lifecyle Intelligence and Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial divisions, and related businesses, will operate as Octave
Local and state entities can now access Oracle’s cloud-based Public Safety Suite to address evolving citizen demands
This milestone comes as Ookla, a global leader in connectivity intelligence, named T-Mobile the Best Network in one of the biggest ever U.S.-based network tests of its kind
Years of evidence, details, and artifacts related to the missing persons case of Rita J. Papakee were uploaded and analyzed
The civilian oversight body approved an updated policy allowing drones to be used in more situations, including calls for service, high-risk incidents and large-scale events
In addition to strengthening its research capabilities, the acquisition also further expands on Magnet Forensics’ ability to support federal projects through Dark Circuit Labs’ U.S. facility clearance