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BREAKING NEWS
Agencies reported 90,178 assaults in 2025, equating to 13.8 assaults per 100 officers — the highest assault rate recorded in the past 10 years
Chula Vista Police Chief Roxana Kennedy filed claims alleging that the city manager used an off-duty incident as a pretext to reprimand Kennedy and launched a retaliatory investigation
Researchers hope the findings will help agencies better understand the challenges officers face balancing policing, parenting and family life
The Marion County deputy was protected from more severe injuries by his ballistic vest after a suspect attacked him while he was getting out of his cruiser
Rochester Officer Denny Wright was stabbed in the face by a suspect while responding to a disturbance; his lawsuit stated he was not adequately warned about the man’s documented mental health history
From the 38th Annual Candlelight Vigil to the Police Unity Tour and K-9 memorial service, agencies across the country honored officers and K-9s who made the ultimate sacrifice
NYPD
The demolished motorbikes were among more than 5,700 seized in 2026; the vehicles were snatched for being unregistered, uninsured, or having fake or altered plates
Officer Dylan Chase Owen, 26, had served with the Citronelle Police Department for two years and was named Rookie of the Year in 2025
Legislation passed by the Senate would allow officers to extend their service until age 62, while a bill passed by the House earlier this year would allow them to serve until age 65
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
A Riverside case involving disabled veteran plates touches on police discipline, military service, due process and public perception
A shooting outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shows how fast a high-profile event can turn into a critical incident — and what officers must do to be ready
Officers’ alleged ICE welfare check at schools reveals confusion over 287(g) and local authority limits
A viral video raises a bigger question for police leaders: How do warning signs of bias go unaddressed — and what should agencies do now?
From crime concerns to cultural signals, public support for policing is rebounding
PRODUCT NEWS
New investigative DNA database helps agencies find suspect leads and case connections from low-level, partial, mixed, and previously “not searchable” DNA results.
PSTrax provides an operational readiness platform used by public safety agencies to track inspections, equipment status, and operational documentation
Strategic acquisition adds integrated hardware and cloud subscription platform powered by NIR spectroscopy
New counter-UAS systems funded through a FEMA grant will help Texas DPS detect, track and mitigate unauthorized drones during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and other events
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
Open to active law enforcement officers, LETC delivers four full days of advanced training led by world-class instructors with real-world operational experience