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BREAKING NEWS
After the suspect gained control of the Massachusetts State Police trooper’s TASER and deployed it against him, an off-duty Boston Police officer helped take the man into custody
Two firefighters, who were in the country illegally, were detained during an ID check at the Bear Gulch Fire after BLM terminated contracts with their employers
The Destination Zero National Officer Safety and Wellness Awards honor five police departments for outstanding agency-level programs that improve officer safety and wellness
New York City’s crackdown, launched in 2023, has helped rescue more than 200 subway surfers, Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced
The suspect, who was driving recklessly in the wrong direction, crashed into Bal Harbour and Surfside police cruisers before getting stuck in the sand on a beach
Prosecutors say Joshua Thompson ignored a restraining order and hid rifles, handguns, 2,000 rounds of ammo and meth pills
Under Zambada’s leadership and that of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, the Sinaloa cartel evolved from a regional player into the largest drug trafficking organization in the world
The 9/11 Memorial and Museum hiked executive pay to $850K amid big deficits and taxpayer aid, angering victims’ families
The 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics are among potential drone targets that concern law enforcement without counter-UAS authority
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
After the January 6 Capitol riot, DC Officer Jeffrey Smith died by suicide — his widow’s fight changed the law and redefined duty-related trauma
Real-world lessons and practical strategies for law enforcement on building stronger RICO cases
Foreign-directed terrorism is no longer hypothetical — here’s what law enforcement must do to prepare for coordinated, high-impact attacks
Former FBI special agent Katherine Schweit draws on 25 years of data to unpack what a 50% drop in active shooter incidents does — and doesn’t — mean for law enforcement and communities
PRODUCT NEWS
The DUTY RDS MR combines motion activation, side-loading battery access and a rugged housing built for extreme conditions
Comprehensive offering will enable public safety agencies to adhere to new federal reporting requirements
Ultra-compact, multi-fuel flashlight with 185° tilting head, mounting options and a user-configurable LED option
LVT Wall Mounts can now support three cameras up to 300 feet away for optimal security coverage
The first multi-carrier cellular network built for public safety
A new podcast featuring unfiltered voices from the frontlines of justice
Convey911 partners with Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments to streamline emergency communication technology access for public agencies nationwide