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BREAKING NEWS
The woman, suspected of shoplifting, ignored officers’ instructions to exit her vehicle and began to drive forward toward a Blendon Township officer standing in front of the vehicle
The 2020 incident unfolded when now-retired trooper Christopher Baldner pursued a man who fled a traffic stop, striking his vehicle twice; the car crashed, killing the driver’s daughter
An initial pursuit of the man by the Fountain Valley PD was called off after the man drove recklessly in poor weather; he was later arrested after crashing during a second pursuit
Burbank Police K-9 Spike was aiding in the search for an armed suspect who fled a traffic stop when the suspect shot him multiple times; the shooter was also killed in the incident
Michael Halberstam succumbed to injuries he sustained in the shootout, during which he fatally shot Indian River County Deputy Terri Sweeting-Mashkow
‘Set goals and keep pushing': La. SRO becomes first woman to earn agency’s expert marksmanship badge
“I’m protecting people’s children every day,” St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Kiley Krull said. “If anything ever happened, I want to know I can protect them”
The Spartanburg County deputy was injured in a negligent discharge while checking equipment in the locker room
The driver who struck the East Lampeter Township officer was reportedly cleaning his glasses as he drove into the intersection
Hundreds of Chinese-made drones once destined for destruction will be flown and shot down in a SOCOM effort to fast-track counter-drone tactics
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk underscores why overlapping security layers and coordinated planning are essential in today’s threat environment
From deputizing agents to National Guard activation, a look at the mechanics and precedent of federal intervention in Washington
From deepfake detection to predictive analytics, Trump’s AI strategy outlines new challenges and capabilities for modern policing
After the January 6 Capitol riot, DC Officer Jeffrey Smith died by suicide — his widow’s fight changed the law and redefined duty-related trauma
Real-world lessons and practical strategies for law enforcement on building stronger RICO cases
Foreign-directed terrorism is no longer hypothetical — here’s what law enforcement must do to prepare for coordinated, high-impact attacks
PRODUCT NEWS
Prepared 2 Protect’s newest less-lethal self-defense tool is now available
LVMPD’s new 10-car, all-electric fleet is expected to start patrolling in the next few weeks; at least 400 officers have already been trained on how to drive the vehicles
Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen says BCSO is on track to reach 95% staffing as drone integration and modern tech help recruit and retain deputies
Built for versatility, the Wedge SL transitions effortlessly from everyday tasks to outdoor exploration and precision work in tight spaces
“We’re proud to be firmly rooted in the UK, and our growing presence reflects our long-term commitment to supporting police forces nationwide,” said Mark43 CEO Bob Hughes
“This systems upgrade represents a real step forward in our broader effort to modernize our IT infrastructure and systems,” said George Binda, Head of IT Enterprise Infrastructure for the City of Oakland
“We’re proud to work with CapMetro Transit Police Department as they build a forward-thinking department that meets the demands of a modern transit environment,” said Mark43 CEO Bob Hughes
Delivering rugged laptops, body-worn cameras, and in-car video solutions
FirstNet Fusion will combine critical communications capabilities like push-to-talk, 9-1-1 dispatch and connected devices into one seamless experience
Beretta looks forward to having productive engagements with Law Enforcement Agencies with the goal of providing their officers with the most effective solutions necessary to carry out their daily mission