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BREAKING NEWS
Three officers were killed and two others were critically wounded following a shooting in York County
Deputy Andres “Andy” Lahera was struck while directing traffic at a high school graduation; his subsequent health journey inspired Florida’s “Andy Lahera Act” for LEO health coverage
K-9 Diesel is 3 years old and has served the Chattanooga PD since April 2024; he was a trusted partner and a valued member of the K9 Unit, according to the department
Oakley, a Staffordshire Terrier, raced through the smoke-filled home and sat right by his leash before Aurora PD officers led him to safety
Tyler Robinson texted his roommate that he was “going to take” the opportunity to kill one of the nation’s leading conservative voices, investigators said
The medical examiner states Jon-Marques Psalms suffered multi-organ failure along with internal bleeding; he was 14 weeks into a 34-week police academy program
As the Weld County Sheriff’s deputies were no longer on the firing line and securing their gear, one deputy discharged their firearm, injuring themselves and another deputy
Trooper Jerry Adamick was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol for one year
The 71-year-old shouted “I shot him, now shoot me” at officers before later admitting he was trying to “draw attention from the real shooter”
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
After a Galveston officer’s near drowning, the police union criticized EMS. The case shows how protocol and police urgency can clash — and why trust matters
The case demonstrates that civil disputes highlight the critical role of evidence collection, accurate reporting and professional conduct by police
The 9/11 attacks forced a permanent shift in how the Secret Service protects vice presidents and former vice presidents
The fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk underscores why overlapping security layers and coordinated planning are essential in today’s threat environment
From deputizing agents to National Guard activation, a look at the mechanics and precedent of federal intervention in Washington
From deepfake detection to predictive analytics, Trump’s AI strategy outlines new challenges and capabilities for modern policing
PRODUCT NEWS
With the first prototype optic developed by a Swedish hunter in 1974, Aimpoint was formed in 1975 by family-owned Sandberg Development, and has garnered a reputation of extreme durability, reliability, and exclusivity
Network Solutions
Program designed to put a secure, 5G smartphone in every officer’s hand
“Our participation in both the UK Capability Showcase ... demonstrates our commitment in protection from military vehicle armor to law enforcement shields,” said Sandy Chen, CEO at GC.
It unifies radios, sensors, EUDs, laptops, audio and power into a single connected system
A $2.5 million grant funded the launch of the Philadelphia PD’s partnership with UPenn, which will provide 45 officers a Master of Applied Criminology and Police Leadership degree
This next-generation solution redefines how power can be delivered to unmanned systems operating in remote and high threat environments across land, air and maritime environments
Virtual event will explore strategies and best practices for funding, designing, building, and equipping sustainable and future-ready facilities that support public-sector organizations