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BREAKING NEWS
Larry Bushart spent 37 days in jail before his charges were dropped; Perry County Sheriff Nick Weems cited a meme referencing a school shooting as the reason for the arrest
Dashcam shows a Bloomington officer arresting a part-time Chatfield officer dressed in full uniform with a badge and gun
The man is accused of stalking a woman and tasing her before physically attacking her; when the bystander confronted the suspect, the woman was able to run to her car
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
After a Kalamazoo officer caught the baby, fire crews were able to use ladders to rescue the mother
A policy update issued by Tampa Police leaders prohibits officers from requesting the Florida Highway Patrol to initiate pursuits that would not be allowed under TPD policy
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
Officer Nicholas O’Malley was indicted on a manslaughter charge in the fatal shooting of a man who had just carjacked a woman on March 11
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
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
From crime concerns to cultural signals, public support for policing is rebounding
Incidents across multiple states point to recurring issues with overtime, supervision and internal controls
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Smith & Warren marks a century of excellence in badge designing and manufacturing
New public safety Assist Agents will responsibly automate workflows to more effectively serve the community
The officers said Clawson’s decision to reject a contract with Flock Safety removes a tool used to identify suspects, locate stolen vehicles and support investigations
Open to active law enforcement officers, LETC delivers four full days of advanced training led by world-class instructors with real-world operational experience
New waterproof lighting system introduced at FDIC International
The California-based drone maker is scaling domestic production to meet growing demand from public safety and the military while reducing reliance on foreign supply chains
The Norwich City Council approved the use of $3.5 million from the city’s capital budget and American Rescue Plan Act funds for the new system
Configurable by color, retention and accessories for rescue, tactical and military mission needs
Engineered with Gamber-Johnson’s proven rugged design philosophy, the new TOUGHBOOK 56 docking stations ensure reliable device performance while maximizing productivity for mobile professionals
Designed for defensive use and range versatility, the Tactical Bronze model features a factory-installed single-port compensator and threaded barrel to reduce recoil and muzzle rise