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BREAKING NEWS
Among dozens of changes recommended by a 100-page IACP report, boxing will be permanently banned at the academy following the death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia
The writings include hateful rhetoric toward Jewish people, Muslims and Islam, as well as the LGBTQ+ community, Black people, women and both the political left and right
More than 300 students left campus in support of the school’s current officer, Garrett Ware, who has been stationed at Bothell High since 2017
Lynn Acebedo, the chief deputy coroner in Kootenai County, Idaho, said that Mark Fuhrman died on May 12
“I’m not afraid of you, pig!” the suspect can be heard saying as he turned to hit a Portland Police officer in a head with a rock
The suspects, ages 17 and 18, were found dead after opening fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego, where a security guard was credited with preventing more deaths
The officer is accused of shooting a man after a pursuing another man to a shared residence; ICE has since investigated whether the officers at the scene lied about being attacked with shovels
The warrant states that Joseph Magnano should be charged becase he recklessly engaged in conduct that created a grave risk of death to Steven Jones, as well as because the shooting was not legally justified
A security guard at the Islamic Center of San Diego “played a pivotal role” in limiting casualties after two teenage gunmen opened fire, Police Chief Scott Wahl said
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
As demonstrations increasingly unfold outside synagogues, mosques and churches, the distinction between protest and intimidation is becoming harder to ignore
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?
PRODUCT NEWS
As law enforcement agencies continue adopting connected technologies, maintaining secure communications and protecting sensitive operational data have become essential priorities
Connect daily vehicle inspections with maintenance workflows in a single, streamlined platform to enhance compliance and uptime for mission-critical fleets
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