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BREAKING NEWS
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd anticipates a freeze on staffing growth as law enforcement leaders assess the property tax measure’s budget impact
The DOJ’s Model Cities Initiative aims to reduce violent crime, restore public order and strengthen coordination among public safety agencies
Jacob Morley was taken into custody after Missouri troopers tracked his vehicle on I-70 using license plate readers and a helicopter
Police say a TASER was ineffective before a firefighter struck the advancing man with a Halligan tool during a South Side response
The 27-year-old man agreed to perform community service for the NYC Parks Department, and prosecutors dropped an obstruction charge
The proposal comes after a Lorain PD officer was cleared of wrongdoing but still faced nationwide online backlash
One Pueblo PD officer was shot in both legs and another was grazed in the ankle, police said; the suspect was shot and killed
The Harris County District Attorney said the bodycam video shows the ICE officer steering into a man who was running on foot, while the officer’s attorney says it was unintentional
The bystander, who was walking two dogs, told a Los Angeles councilmember that he stopped to pick up items the arrested man dropped, and DHS says he created a “precarious” situation for agents
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
As security threats grow, police chiefs and sheriffs need a seat at the table — and industry support to plan, train and prepare for emergencies
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Modern technology is catching up, transforming how evidence is collected, stored, and analyzed
Modern technology is catching up, transforming how evidence is collected, stored, and analyzed
Here’s everything you need to know about law enforcement transcription, from the most common types and the benefits of accuracy to the importance of choosing the right platform for your needs
This article examines what’s led to the police shortage over the years, how it’s impacting law enforcement teams and the communities they serve, and why AI may be the answer to agencies’ evidence and case management challenges
What’s hitting the scene are practical tools that save time, improve safety, and help officers focus on what matters most: serving their communities
Auror retailer data highlights impact of collaboration in tackling retail crime across North America
Auror is sharing new retail crime data highlighting how retailers and law enforcement are working together to tackle retail crime across North America
The department is the first agency in North Carolina to launch Mark43’s cloud-native records management system