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BREAKING NEWS
The suspect smashed a Senatobia Police Department window, spread flammable liquid inside and triggered an explosion that threw him into the roadway, the ATF said
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
Several Michigan State Police officers can be seen methodically surrounding the suspect, guided by another officer in a helicopter hovering above them
The event brought together high school students, educators and law enforcement from across Chester County for meaningful discussions about the criminal justice system
Lincoln County Deputy Ryan Terpsma was killed and a Eureka Police Department officer was wounded during the response; Terpsma joined the sheriff’s office in May 2026
The video shows flames under the dashboard where the driver’s foot is trapped; in less than a minute, Holbrook officers reached the car, freed the man and pulled him to safety
The officer underwent surgery and remained hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle driven by the commander of the CPD’s 10th District
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
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
Turning more public safety data into actionable intelligence
The deployment equips over 3,000 sworn personnel, 100 dispatchers and another 100 professional staff with upgraded tools designed to strengthen officer safety, improve situational awareness, and streamline emergency communications
Alison brings the strategic and operational leadership we need as Mark43 enters its next phase of growth,” said Bob Hughes, CEO of Mark43