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BREAKING NEWS
Richard Dean Bird killed Christian County Deputy Gabriel Ramirez during a traffic stop; he later wounded more officers during a shootout and killed Deputy Michael Hislope
Gov. Mikie Sherrill has selected Jeanne Hengemuhle, a retired New Jersey State Police officer with 26 years on the job, to serve as the agency’s next top cop
Huron Township officers picked up a pursuit of a woman, believed to be armed, who called in threats to 911, tried to run over officers and ram cruisers, and fled into a landfill
The suspect was initially charged with felony assault on a police officer; the DA’s office charged him with harassment and obstruction of government administration, both misdemeanors
The suspect was initially located using the Glendale Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center; he was arrested a week following the incident
The Worcester Police Department has about 400 sworn police officers, 58 less than full staffing, and 50 to 60 officers are up for retirement this year
Gusmane Coulibaly, 27, was arrested after he was identified as one of four men shown in social media video throwing snowballs at police responding to a disorderly crowd
During the pursuit, the man stopped and opened fire on Greenville County deputies before fleeing; the suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound
Cpl. David Michael Hathcock died from injuries sustained duringa crash; he had served with the Montgomery Police Department for more than 20 years
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Marketed as immigration reform, SB 627 does nothing to regulate ICE and instead punishes California’s local officers by removing long-standing legal protections
Reports that Chicago officers were told not to help ICE agents during a violent encounter have reignited debate over political influence in policing
When Congress fails to fund the government, the fallout hits far beyond Washington — disrupting federal law enforcement operations and leaving local agencies without vital support
A Wall Street Journal report points to rising police killings in rural America — but the data, context and lived experience tell a far more complicated story
Overwatch is essential at large events — here’s how agencies can deny attackers the advantage and protect the public
Extremist tactics, sniper attacks and online incitement are reshaping the threat landscape, leaving officers with shrinking windows to respond
PRODUCT NEWS
Software will empower city officials and local towing operators to better serve the Fort Wayne community
The program will provide agencies with drone technology capable of quick launch, real time video streaming and integration with Ohio’s uncrewed aircraft traffic management system
Leon Todd, executive director of the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission, credited SAFEGUARD Recruiting’s recruiting-focused approach with doubling applications
As Winter Storms Fern and Gianna moved through in January, FirstNet, Built with AT&T delivered the critical connectivity public safety and essential services rely on
The Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners voted unanimously to approve putting a $2.1 million donation toward the purchase of 24 drones, docking stations and other equipment
The DTX Tactical Carrier was designed to function as a scalable armor platform, supporting front, back, and side armor coverage in a streamlined, duty-ready configuration
Drones reached scenes 35% faster than patrol units, with a response time five to six minutes quicker, allowing Gilbert Police officers to locate dispersed suspects
Cloud-native HxGN OnCall Dispatch, OnCall Analytics and AI-enhanced HxGN Connect modernize communication and collaboration in D.C. metro area
Built on Drone as a First Responder (DFR) technology, Knighthawk 2.0 is designed to modernize public safety infrastructure around the globe by strengthening emergency response, protecting first responders, and safeguarding communities when it matters most
FirstNet is powering a resilient connectivity plan to keep first responders mission ready throughout every moment of the Big Game