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BREAKING NEWS
The Tulare County deputy was responding to fellow deputies’ call for help after reports of gunfire erupted at the scene; the suspect remains at large
With rising antisemitism, targeted violence and political polarization, police leaders are aligning across borders to strengthen democratic policing and protect vulnerable communities
The bipartisan bill aims to allow police agencies to add new technology, including drones, Grapplers and police bumper systems
Vehicles
The June 2025 blaze caused around $800,000 in damage to cruisers and other police vehicles
The Long Island architect agreed to cooperate with the FBI’s behavioral unit as part of a deal to help catch other serial killers
The ruling comes after officers continued a stop and searched a car after learning the suspected headlight violation was unfounded
The former Fountain Valley PD officer has been charged with felony grand theft for allegedly submitting fraudulent timecards for traffic court appearances he never attended
The men were recorded speaking about how many people they aimed to kill and saying they would “just start attacking police”
The Seattle PD precinct’s underground garage, as well as the patrol deck, bullpen and sergeants’ offices, were inadequately ventilated, according to the suit
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Foreign conflicts, local consequences — six priorities for law enforcement leaders as global tensions rise
An incident in which NYPD officers were pelted with snow in New York City raises larger concerns about public order, leadership and the normalization of hostility toward law enforcement
PRODUCT NEWS
“We’re excited to partner with Carahsoft to make our AI-powered investigative solutions readily accessible to all Public Sector agencies,” said Jim Penrose, Co-Founder and CEO of Tranquility AI
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said there is no way to ensure its cameras won’t collect data in areas prohibited under the new law, including schools, courts and places of worship
Powerful new 14-inch mobile graphics workstation with 16 GB GDDR6 memory built for advanced AI, simulation, and data processing in extreme environments
Multi-year partnership will support Veritone’s global growth and AI expansion across commercial and public sectors, Veritone Data Refinery, and Veritone Data Marketplace
East Baton Rouge Parish integrates CentralSquare’s end-to-end public safety platform in the cloud
One of the largest law enforcement agencies in the US selects Cognyte to support field operations, displacing incumbent provider
The acquisition will empower agencies to seamlessly manage drone operations, flight authorizations and regulatory compliance from one platform – elevating drone programs as core operational assets