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BREAKING NEWS
Tucson officers responded after the man fired shots through apartment windows and brandished a gun inside the grocery store
Prosecutors said two Huntington Park officers had to make a split-second decision when confronting Anthony Lowe, who had just stabbed a stranger and was fleeing
The ruling clears Christopher Taylor of deadly conduct charges, citing limited options for retreat during an elevator encounter with a knife-wielding man
The unconventional pursuit ended quickly, with Sandy Springs officers using golf carts to catch the suspect and later debuting a tongue-in-cheek “Fairway Unit”
Suspended since 2020, the Clark PD officers argued that delays in the investigation should bar disciplinary action, but a judge rejected their claims
Jordan Wilmore thought his dream of being a Texas peace officer was over after a 69 on his state exam. Then he got a FaceTime call from the “Big Diesel”
NYPD
Many officers who weighed in following Zohran Mamdani’s win in November warned of mass retirements, reduced morale and increased risk for civilians — concerns resurfacing as he prepares to take office
Nearly 800 local, state and federal law enforcement officials will be deployed downtown during the events, public safety officials said during a news conference
Robert Steinberg joined the Baltimore County SWAT team in 2013 and has been deployed on more than 2,000 assignments during his tenure
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The 9/11 attacks forced a permanent shift in how the Secret Service protects vice presidents and former vice presidents
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Testing methods are designed to simulate real-world movements and situations
The EXFIL Rescuer delivers advanced protection and everyday adaptability for land-based missions, while the EXFIL Maritime Rescuer extends that performance into the water with a liner engineered for neutral buoyancy and quick drying
DREW is a biofidelic (behaves like the human body) helmet-test rig built to simulate real head-to-ground falls and capture both linear and rotational head motion
The nationwide contest will award one grand prize winner a $25,000 cash prize for the most innovative app idea
AI assistant “Ava” handles a range of lower-priority issues for the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, such as noise complaints, minor traffic issues and potholes
Driver Exchange 9-1-1 is deployed directly from emergency communications centers
A modular, high‑performance M4‑style platform for scenario and marksmanship training
AT&T’s FirstNet deployable network provides mission-critical connectivity through mobile satellite solutions and portable infrastructure
“We see AI as a force multiplier in safeguarding communities. We believe that being recognized by Gartner underscores our dedication and reinforces our commitment to empowering agencies worldwide to stay ahead of threats,” said Gil Cohen, Chief Product Officer at Cognyte
Fully integrated with DroneSense by Versaterm, the Vesper and Trace UAVs will provide agencies with more options for using aerial intelligence as part of mission-critical public safety operations