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BREAKING NEWS
The Wheat Ridge Police Department said the man did not follow through on the offer, writing on social media that “his dinner date at the Jefferson County Jail took precedent.”
Officers can wear a New England Patriots winter hat in place of the standard department-issued winter hat while on duty, the order from Maynard Police Chief Christopher Troiano says
The man fired at least one shot, striking an officer in the chest, where he was protected from more severe injuries by his ballistic vest
The incident involved two different vehicle pursuits and a foot pursuit of a man with multiple outstanding warrants who stole a Wauwatosa Police cruiser
Upon entering the home to respond to a man in crisis, the officers were immediately met with the man grabbing a knife from the kitchen and running at them
Patti Jackson has served as the Tacoma PD’s interim police chief since March 2025; she came to the agency from the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office, where she worked for over 35 years
After Chief Jim McDonnell said the LAPD would not enforce the No Secret Police Act, legislators confirmed that suits can be filed against any agencies or officers who violate the law
Huntington Beach PD used a helicopter, spike strips and a PIT maneuver before the driver ran into the ocean and surrendered under a spotlight
Lee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Rick Haggard, 52, served as the SRO for Shannon Elementary School
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Overwatch is essential at large events — here’s how agencies can deny attackers the advantage and protect the public
Extremist tactics, sniper attacks and online incitement are reshaping the threat landscape, leaving officers with shrinking windows to respond
Any line officer or front-line supervisor arriving first on scene to a multi-vehicle collision is faced with a multitude of initial scene management procedures
After a Galveston officer’s near drowning, the police union criticized EMS. The case shows how protocol and police urgency can clash — and why trust matters
The case demonstrates that civil disputes highlight the critical role of evidence collection, accurate reporting and professional conduct by police
The 9/11 attacks forced a permanent shift in how the Secret Service protects vice presidents and former vice presidents
PRODUCT NEWS
Hexagon’s next-generation platform provides faster, smarter emergency response
MARQ Commander (Gen 2) Beretta Edition offers advanced tactical, navigation, and smartwatch functionality
Bringing next-level, ASTM‑tested ballistic shield protection to the front lines
The LVMPD’s Fusion Watch and Drone Operations Center houses the department’s real-time information network; the agency has 75 drones, which can be launched from 13 skyports across the city
The initiative enables Sheriffs to transform raw inmate calls and messages into actionable intelligence
ASTM E3347-25 test result confirms that GC Patrol Shield successfully protects against ASTM-Shield-RF1 and ASTM-Shield-SG threats
“That’s the goal of this, to really get ahead of what’s happening and remove as many surprises as possible,” St. Cloud Police Chief Douglas Goerke stated
Developed after the 2022 death of K-9 Jack, the modular vest protects the most vulnerable areas without compromising mobility
After 25 years in law enforcement, Jeff Passino crossed the graduation stage — not for a promotion, but to fulfill a promise to himself
Drones as first responders are flown to the site of priority calls to assess the situation before police officers, firefighters or emergency medical crews arrive on the scene