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BREAKING NEWS
Michael Debiase allegedly confronted another Myrtle Beach officer who was “warming up fish in the microwave, causing an odor,” according to an arrest warrant
Mableton Mayor Michael Owens stated that the Cobb County Police Department “no longer had [a long-term law enforcement contract arrangement] as an option for us”
Michael Lopez was sentenced to life in prison, a mandatory sentence because he was convicted by a jury of murder, following a contentious hearing
“You’re going to get a more confident trooper, one who has better insight into their emotions and emotional regulation,” Sgt. Ashley Kierpaul said
The initiative will make 4,547 match tickets available through Vet Tix and 1st Tix for officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, registered nurses, dispatchers, veterans and active-duty military
The four officers alleged that department officials, including former chief Adrian Diaz, created a hostile work environment and sexually harassed them
Veteran actor James Handy, 81, was found unconscious with a chest wound after a suspect claimed he killed the “man of sin”
When Dallas Police officers stopped to restrain the man, he climbed into the driver’s seat with one of the officers in the backseat
Essex County Prosecutor’s Sergeant Darryl Brown was discovered with the missing items after the journalist used a tracking device to trace them to his home, the state’s attorney general alleged
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
As Congress disputes immigration policy, a DHS shutdown disrupts grants, training and federal partnerships that state and local agencies rely on for operational support
A campaign dispute in Alabama raises hard questions about dissent, accountability and democracy in elected policing
PRODUCT NEWS
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
New counter-UAS systems funded through a FEMA grant will help Texas DPS detect, track and mitigate unauthorized drones during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and other events
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