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BREAKING NEWS
A federal jury unanimously found the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department liable for the actions of two deputies, who were accused of using excessive force, violating civil rights and wrongful death in the incident
“Going to the trump rally in my city tmr so I can shoot him with my glock! wish me luck guys!!” the suspect is alleged to have posted on Instagram
The suspect escaped a minimum-security transitional housing unit on Dec. 1, 2025; he struck two police cruisers and attempted to flee
One suspect was quickly located by a Clinton Police patrol officer, while a K-9 unit tracked the remaining four through thick brush behind police headquarters
The 28-year-old Secret Service agent, who was staying in a neighboring apartment, held the 73-year-old woman’s attacker at gunpoint with his service weapon
The 15-position program will pay St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department candidates who clear hiring screenings while they wait for academy classes to start
The man told the Downers Grove Police officer, “I wish I catch you out on the street. I’m going to shoot you,” prosecutors allege
The former Manning Police officer allegedly placed a tourniquet on his son’s leg and told him to go to a hospital without calling 911
The city of Live Oak opted to end its contract with the Sutter County Sheriff’s office over high costs; a reduced deputy staff will patrol the town, but will limit call responses
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
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
New Saegic brand debuted with connected intelligence capabilities, including X3 body-worn camera and H3 in-car video
Axon Body 5 delivers 25x the AI processing power of earlier-generation cameras, with upgraded connectivity, audio and battery life to support real-time situational awareness in the field
Veritone is one of twelve approved suppliers on the new national framework, giving UK policing and the wider public sector access to Veritone’s AI solutions