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BREAKING NEWS
Body camera video shows a Youngstown officer struggling to release his handgun from a jam after his partner was shot
“Through ... education and enforcement efforts, our goal is to reduce dangerous driving behaviors, prevent crashes, and make our roads safer,” Merced PD Sgt. Jacob Fister said
Gloria Kowalewicz was found fatally shot in 1960; Chicago police say new technology allowed them to match a fingerprint and DNA from the crime scene to Thomas F. McInerney Jr., then a detective working on violent crimes
Eligible Charlotte-Mecklenberg Police officers will receive $1,750 as a part of the state-funded program, with the remainder of the money going toward the city’s payroll taxes
The Secret Service reported it used electronic jamming equipment to take down an unauthorized drone at the December 2025 Army-Navy game in Baltimore
Former Syracuse PD deputy chief Julie Shulsky alleges she was discriminated against by male colleagues, denied a meaningful role in decisions affecting her bureau and retaliated against after filing complaints
The new laws widen opportunities for felony DUI charges, increase DMV violation points and extend license revocation periods; a failed bill would have required all first-time DUI offenders to install ignition interlock devices
The suspect, considered armed and dangerous, had still not been captured 24 hours after a Thornton Police officer was shot and wounded
Claude submitted a form on PhillyUnsolvedMurders.com, a Philadelphia PD site, but its response was filtered out as spam before reaching detectives
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Parades are joyful for citizens but fretful for police departments large and small
PRODUCT NEWS
Clearview AI partners with the National Child Protection Task Force to find children at risk of exploitation and harm
The new docking family replaces Gamber-Johnson’s previous Android-only ET6X docking solutions while introducing support for Windows devices, expanded connectivity, and new Tri RF configurations
Terrain Follow allows any Paladin drone to automatically adjust its altitude as the ground below rises and falls
Leadership team evolution positions T-Mobile to accelerate expansion in new and emerging growth opportunities, innovate to build next-generation networks powered by AI and 6G, and strengthen differentiation for customers
The integration gives public safety agencies real-time aerial intelligence within the CAD workflow, eliminating separate systems and manual coordination