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BREAKING NEWS
One Pueblo PD officer was shot in both legs and another was grazed in the ankle, police said; the suspect was shot and killed
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
“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
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
Portland Police officers approached the man as he repeatedly attacked and wounded restaurant and hotel employees
Footage shows a man opening fire on Louisville Metro Police officers after a 35-minute standoff, striking a cruiser; police say he was found deceased
Mableton is now working to identify a location where it will house its police department headquarters as the city looks to hire officers
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