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BREAKING NEWS
“I’m not afraid of you, pig!” the suspect can be heard saying as he turned to hit a Portland Police officer in a head with a rock
Heidelberg Police Chief Dennis Dixon joined the department in 2008 and was promoted to chief in 2018
“Restricting [Aurora Police] communication risks creating confusion, speculation, and managed narratives” Chief Todd Chamberlain stated in response to the resolution
More than 300 students left campus in support of the school’s current officer, Garrett Ware, who has been stationed at Bothell High since 2017
Lynn Acebedo, the chief deputy coroner in Kootenai County, Idaho, said that Mark Fuhrman died on May 12
Since the beginning of his tenure, Boise Police Chief Chris Dennison has “doubled down” on scenario-based training and updated the department’s stock of less lethal measures
Now-former mayor Ron Shinnick disbanded the entire Cohutta Police Department on May 6 after officers wrote an open letter regarding his wife, who was the town clerk
Adams Township Police Sgt. Aaron Zaliponi saw the suspect lying on a rooftop as shots rang out and struck him with a rifle shot from 115 yards away
Groton Police Officers Bryan Albee and Cristopher Brillon engaged with the man for several minutes, ultimately persuading him to climb down from the barrier
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
From crime concerns to cultural signals, public support for policing is rebounding
Incidents across multiple states point to recurring issues with overtime, supervision and internal controls
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
A confrontation with a non-compliant semi-truck driver highlights the dangers officers face when engaging drivers inside running vehicles and why an exit strategy matters
As tensions escalate overseas, local agencies may face heightened risks from lone-actor attacks, soft-target threats and possible cyber retaliation
Why 360-degree coverage matters for small protective details
PRODUCT NEWS
Smith & Warren marks a century of excellence in badge designing and manufacturing
New public safety Assist Agents will responsibly automate workflows to more effectively serve the community
The officers said Clawson’s decision to reject a contract with Flock Safety removes a tool used to identify suspects, locate stolen vehicles and support investigations
Open to active law enforcement officers, LETC delivers four full days of advanced training led by world-class instructors with real-world operational experience
New waterproof lighting system introduced at FDIC International
The California-based drone maker is scaling domestic production to meet growing demand from public safety and the military while reducing reliance on foreign supply chains
The Norwich City Council approved the use of $3.5 million from the city’s capital budget and American Rescue Plan Act funds for the new system
Configurable by color, retention and accessories for rescue, tactical and military mission needs
Engineered with Gamber-Johnson’s proven rugged design philosophy, the new TOUGHBOOK 56 docking stations ensure reliable device performance while maximizing productivity for mobile professionals
Designed for defensive use and range versatility, the Tactical Bronze model features a factory-installed single-port compensator and threaded barrel to reduce recoil and muzzle rise