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BREAKING NEWS
The Supreme Court declined to review a decision by an appeals court, which ruled a jury could decide whether Toni McBride’s final two shots constituted an excessive use of force
The FBI alleged the man carved ‘there is no God,’ a phrase used by Ethan Crumbley, into a firearm with a removed serial number; he is also accused of praising mass shooters online
Officers told the suspect to get out of the car, but he instead “put the car into reverse, hitting one of the unmarked vehicles, and ultimately hitting multiple members of the NYPD”
Capt. Lenita King , 63, and Trooper Maurice Vilsaint, 43, were arrested Wednesday on charges stemming from allegedly claiming off-duty shift pay for hours they did not work
The Aurora PD’s four-episode special will share the story of the 2016 cold case murder of Chelsea Yasser in hopes of eliciting new tips from the public
City leaders in Blackduck, a town of 800, voted unanimously to close down its police department, which was founded in 1910
Baltimore County Police Officer Paul Catalfamo left Shock Trauma surrounded by family and fellow officers as he continues rehabilitation
The duo was able to then corner the alligator, and the officer used a K-9 catch pole to wrap its mouth before it started to “death roll” several times
After helping craft Ohio’s capital punishment law 45 years ago, Gov. Mike DeWine said the death penalty no longer works as intended
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Dashcam video of an officer shooting a colleague underscores why firearms safety rules must apply in every setting, every scenario and every agency
As hostile drone threats become more sophisticated, law enforcement agencies face growing gaps in training, detection capabilities and operational preparedness
Parades are joyful for citizens but fretful for police departments large and small
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
As demonstrations increasingly unfold outside synagogues, mosques and churches, the distinction between protest and intimidation is becoming harder to ignore
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
PRODUCT NEWS
From the opening match to the final whistle and fan celebrations, FirstNet is helping public safety agencies stay ready with reliable connectivity, centralized coordination, and on-the-ground support
Partnership brings CRG’s responder-ready building intelligence into LeoCommand for faster, more coordinated response
New feature builds on the AI capabilities that recently helped Anne Arundel County connect a theft ring spanning four jurisdictions and two states
When networks are congested, LiveU bonded technology keeps broadcasts on air and security teams informed, even at the world’s largest sporting event
Top 10% of Texas offenders responsible for vast majority of thefts in the Lone Star State
Integration brings real-time drone telemetry into LeoCommand, enabling faster coordination and more informed decision-making for public safety agencies
TrueAllele’s admissibility history provides a foundation for the reliability of PG results with “limited, complex, or unresolved” DNA evidence