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BREAKING NEWS
Austin officers arrived within 56 seconds of the first 911 call, shooting and killing the suspect after he fired at police, Chief Lisa Davis said
During a 2025 shootout that wounded seven officers, Officer Matthew Medina moved his wounded friend and colleague to shelter, helped render aid and drove him to the hospital
The Shots Fired hosts analyze the rapid NYPD response and the broader security concerns raised by the demonstration outside Gracie Mansion
An individual in a crowd of counterprotesters threw two devices at protesters participating in a “Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City” event
After the three officers, all rated 100% disabled by the VA, were suspended in May 2025, they sued the Riverside Police Department for discrimination
Forsyth County Deputy Kaleb Mitchell, 24, had served in law enforcement since 2022
The two men had entered an icy marsh to locate a dog but were unable to get out; Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office deputies rescued them with air support
Under the new bill the state commission could remove sheriffs who have felony convictions, are prohibited from owning guns or have not served in LE for the required five years
Video shows Taunton Police officers aiding residents out of the home and working to dig fire hydrants out of deep snowbanks
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The Tijuana attack reveals a growing transnational threat — and the urgent need to modernize how state and local agencies acquire counter-UAS tools
Second Amendment auditors intentionally test police reactions. Here’s how officers can stay professional, protect rights and prevent encounters from escalating
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The department’s deployment includes ARSENAL MK2 body-worn cameras featuring 128GB internal storage, hot-swappable batteries, and multiple mounting configurations
New mission mode provides simpler and more intuitive sampling of hazardous vapors
The Counter Drone State and Local Defender Act would allow state and local agencies to apply for authorization to disable drones during major events, including the 2026 World Cup
The department’s deployment includes ARSENAL MK2 body-worn cameras featuring 128GB internal storage, hot-swappable batteries, and multiple mounting configurations
The department’s deployment includes ARSENAL MK2 body-worn cameras featuring 128GB internal storage, hot-swappable batteries, and multiple mounting configurations
Judges evaluated nominations from across the country and selected this year’s distinguished group of inductees to be recognized during the 2026 National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
T4E will be showcasing realistic training tools designed to enhance officer readiness while reducing training costs and logistical barriers
To help aspiring leaders navigate this career milestone, a panel of veteran law enforcement leaders will convene for a live webinar and panel discussion on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 2 P.M. PDT
Cybergenetics’ TrueAllele software enhances RapidHIT results by interpreting even the most challenging DNA evidence and turning them into clear, scientifically supported match statistics
Software will empower city officials and local towing operators to better serve the Fort Wayne community