Police News
Find the most up-to-date police news on patrol, investigation, law enforcement leadership, recruiting, staffing, training, and police officer safety.
Want more breaking news delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to learn about law enforcement news happening across the industry.
BREAKING NEWS
Video from the 2024 incident shows Haddon Township officers confronting the man in a stairwell; he approached them with a knife, prompting the shooting
San Jose officers located and returned the pony after it spent the day trotting around the suburbs
The man was convicted on multiple charges for firing more than 20 shots at Sacramento County law enforcement in a standoff that stretched to six hours
“We’re frustrated, too,” St. Louis Metro PD spokesman Mitch McCoy said. “The reality is we don’t have the people we need at this moment to address those priority-two calls”
The Lackawanna County deputy was exiting a government building when a woman began to choke her without provocation
The councilor argues Boston PD is at least 500 officers short, fueling excessive overtime, and is urging policy changes to improve recruitment and staffing flexibility
South Lake Tahoe Police officers arrested the man for lowering the station’s flag and attempting to ignite it
Fort Worth Civilian Response Unit Specialist Edward Zapata, who was not armed with a gun, was struck by pellets on his face and eye as he ushered a bystander to safety
The cameras are used at the North Central Texas Council of Governments Regional Police Academy to review trainees’ actions after situational training
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A surge in protective intelligence cases is putting more focus on the agency’s threat assessment process and its partnerships with federal, state and local law enforcement
Canine-behavior expert James Crosby explains common misconceptions about canine behavior and how training can give officers more options
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
PRODUCT NEWS
One-day courses in Tennessee, Alabama and Iowa will provide officers with pistols, optics and duty holsters at no cost
Longtime ballistic helmet leader to guide next chapter of protection, innovation and growth
Designed as both a collector’s piece and a high-performance revolver, the Liberty edition introduces exclusive features never before offered on the MR73
Built around the theme “50 States. One Legacy,” the collection pays tribute to the diverse outdoor heritage that has shaped generations of American hunters, sportsmen, and conservationists
“Garmont has always believed that the best tactical footwear starts with the people wearing it,” said Nicola Maronese, Chief Operating Officer at Garmont International North America
New deal registration program protects Channel Partners investment in developing new business opportunities
Auror joins forces with child protection organization to enable real-time AMBER Alerts for retailers
Opt-in feature for U.S. retailers uses license plate recognition (LPR) to detect vehicles associated with serious child abduction cases