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BREAKING NEWS
The suspect arrived at the Jacksonville Beach Police Department’s rear lot, entering through an open gate and getting into a department pickup truck
Dr. Richard Flotron was charged with two counts of forgery and terminated from his position as Southeast Missouri State University Campus Police chief
Capt. Lenita King, 63, and Trooper Maurice Vilsaint, 43, were arrested on charges stemming from allegedly claiming off-duty shift pay for hours they did not work
Two LAPD officers responded to the scene after reports of screaming; a large Saint Bernard doodle exited the home and ran toward an officer, who then fired shots
Karmelo Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder in the death of Austin Metcalf, 17, and sentenced to 35 years in prison after a jury rejected his claims of self-defense
The Kinetic Cyber Range has hotel rooms, fully furnished houses, a power company, a hospital, a gas station, a courthouse, a hotel, a data center and an arcade
The lawsuit argues the Jail Trust, not the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, is responsible for transporting inmates to court
Winston-Salem city councilmembers are considering a proposal to establish a 10 p.m. curfew following the event, which led to the arrests of 11 minors and three adults
The Pembroke Pines Town Commission elected to name Aug. 6 “Deputy Maury Hernandez Day” in honor of the deputy, who was severely wounded by a suspect
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A confrontation with a non-compliant semi-truck driver highlights the dangers officers face when engaging drivers inside running vehicles and why an exit strategy matters
As tensions escalate overseas, local agencies may face heightened risks from lone-actor attacks, soft-target threats and possible cyber retaliation
Why 360-degree coverage matters for small protective details
Foreign conflicts, local consequences — six priorities for law enforcement leaders as global tensions rise
An incident in which NYPD officers were pelted with snow in New York City raises larger concerns about public order, leadership and the normalization of hostility toward law enforcement
How disciplined planning and consistent standards protect investigations and public trust under intense scrutiny
PRODUCT NEWS
Troy police leaders had backed the mayor’s emergency order to keep funding the Flock Safety program, describing the cameras as essential investigative tools
Officers in the unit will work in tandem with the FBI at upcoming FIFA World Cup events in New York and New Jersey in June and July
The episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience” explored how agencies use automated license plate readers to investigate violent crime, stolen vehicles and missing persons cases
Mayor Kirk Watson called on other city officials to reconsider their cancellation of the Flock Safety program after three suspects fired shots across 12 locations, injuring four
Video shows Kern County deputies using deadly force against a suspect who opened fire during an eviction attempt, killing Tulare County Detective Randy Hoppert
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