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BREAKING NEWS
Grant Police Sgt. Don Morsaw was known to buy hot meals for suspects he arrested, help families with groceries and purchase gas cards for stopped motorists
McCaysville Police Capt. Brantley Worley was shot and severely wounded while responding to a suspicious person call
Representatives for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security defend the face coverings, arguing that identifying officers subjects to them to retaliation and violence
Investigation found Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies waited at rally point while woman, her father and a neighbor were murdered half a mile away
As real Bremerton officers handcuffed him, the man asked the officers to check his lunch bag for credentials; they found only an empty badge holder and Coca-Colas inside
Sgt. Andre Thomas trains and performs with dolphins in front of packed crowds every weekend, as he has for years before he became a police officer
Steven Bixby, convicted of killing two Abbeville County officers in 2003, argues his anti-government beliefs make him unfit for execution under state law
Lee’s Summit Officer Jared Timbrook was shot in the left leg, left arm, the chest of his body armor and the shoulder and spent 6 to 8 weeks recovering at home before returning to light duty
The open carry case originated from the 2022 arrest of a man who livestreamed himself with a visible holstered pistol and a copy of the U.S. Constitution
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
A Florida PD now requires supervisors to visit cops who call out sick — a policy aimed at preventing abuse and protecting officer safety, but one that could erode morale and trust
The protest playbook has changed — here’s what officers are up against now
PRODUCT NEWS
Comprehensive offering will enable public safety agencies to adhere to new federal reporting requirements
Ultra-compact, multi-fuel flashlight with 185° tilting head, mounting options and a user-configurable LED option
LVT Wall Mounts can now support three cameras up to 300 feet away for optimal security coverage
New York City’s crackdown, launched in 2023, has helped rescue more than 200 subway surfers, Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced
The first multi-carrier cellular network built for public safety
The 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics are among potential drone targets that concern law enforcement without counter-UAS authority
A new podcast featuring unfiltered voices from the frontlines of justice
The Dallas Police Department announced the change on social media, sharing photos of its Love Field Airport Unit wearing the newly approved headgear
Convey911 partners with Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments to streamline emergency communication technology access for public agencies nationwide
Department staffing has hovered at around 900 officers since 2023; in addition to the marketing investment, NOPD has raised salaries and enlistment bonuses to draw in new recruits