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BREAKING NEWS
Authorities praised an off-duty trooper, who shot at the gunman; former cop A.J. James, who was wounded while confronting the suspect; and an armed civilian who diverted him from the restaurant
“Killer Confessions: Case Files of a Texas Ranger” uses interrogation footage and case files to examine James Holland’s work on complex investigations
Support for police technology has grown since voters approved Proposition E in 2024, expanding SFPD’s access to drones and real-time technology
Cleveland’s $170,000 “Blocker 1” uses a crash attenuator to absorb impacts and shield police, firefighters and EMS personnel working highway incidents
The change comes after Cambridge ended its contract with SoundThinking, formerly known as ShotSpotter, in May 2026
The measure would allow city cops to receive $1,000 for making one referral, an additional $1,500 for a second and another $2,000 for a third
The defendant has been charged with multiple counts of criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of an assault weapon and criminal possession of a firearm
The GIVE grant program, which is administered under the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, provides funding for strategies to reduce firearm-related crime
The Saline County Sheriff’s Office stated that the edits were only meant to cleanup the background of the patrol room
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
An interrupted officer-involved shooting briefing offers lessons in crisis leadership, transparency and maintaining credibility when critical incidents unfold in front of the cameras
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
PRODUCT NEWS
New tender award expands a platform already fielded across the agency’s patrol vessel fleet
The latest innovation in the FirstNet network, the nationwide network core is designed specifically for public safety’s unique needs
The same DNA data connected firearm evidence to an armed robbery suspect, without retesting the evidence
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
Lorain Police stated that a Flock camera identified the license plate of a 16-year-old accused of murdering his grandfather minutes after the man was reported to be fleeing in a vehicle
Designed as both a collector’s piece and a high-performance revolver, the Liberty edition introduces exclusive features never before offered on the MR73