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BREAKING NEWS
The Modesto Police officer fired several shots as the suspect approached; the suspect fled after hitting the officer, and was later taken into custody after being spotted by a drone
A Broward Circuit judge ruled that Jose Mateo could not be prosecuted in the death of Frank Ordonez because Florida’s so-called “stand your ground” law justified the shooting
The court ruled that Lexington’s ban contradicted a state law that sets out specific circumstances in which no-knock warrants are allowed
Discussion to focus on workforce pipelines, community trust and organizational culture
Alder Marin-Sotelo pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison without parole for shooting Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd three times in the back of the head
Nearly a third of men aren’t exercising regularly, despite clear links to better mental health, sexual performance and energy levels — key concerns for officers under stress
Deputy Andres “Andy” Lahera was struck while directing traffic at a high school graduation; his subsequent health journey inspired Florida’s “Andy Lahera Act” for LEO health coverage
K-9 Diesel was 3 years old and had served the Chattanooga Police Department since April 2024
Oakley, a Staffordshire Terrier, raced through the smoke-filled home and sat right by his leash before Aurora PD officers led him to safety
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
After a Galveston officer’s near drowning, the police union criticized EMS. The case shows how protocol and police urgency can clash — and why trust matters
The case demonstrates that civil disputes highlight the critical role of evidence collection, accurate reporting and professional conduct by police
The 9/11 attacks forced a permanent shift in how the Secret Service protects vice presidents and former vice presidents
The fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk underscores why overlapping security layers and coordinated planning are essential in today’s threat environment
From deputizing agents to National Guard activation, a look at the mechanics and precedent of federal intervention in Washington
From deepfake detection to predictive analytics, Trump’s AI strategy outlines new challenges and capabilities for modern policing
PRODUCT NEWS
Garner is a retired Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) commander
Users can add dry sand to ballast the cone for stability in challenging weather or high-speed traffic conditions
With the first prototype optic developed by a Swedish hunter in 1974, Aimpoint was formed in 1975 by family-owned Sandberg Development, and has garnered a reputation of extreme durability, reliability, and exclusivity
Network Solutions
Program designed to put a secure, 5G smartphone in every officer’s hand
“Our participation in both the UK Capability Showcase ... demonstrates our commitment in protection from military vehicle armor to law enforcement shields,” said Sandy Chen, CEO at GC.
It unifies radios, sensors, EUDs, laptops, audio and power into a single connected system
A $2.5 million grant funded the launch of the Philadelphia PD’s partnership with UPenn, which will provide 45 officers a Master of Applied Criminology and Police Leadership degree