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BREAKING NEWS
Dash cam footage shows the suspect speeding into oncoming traffic before crashing, exiting his vehicle and firing shots at Milwaukee officers
From injury risk to performance gaps, this summit tackles the realities female first responders face — and delivers training built specifically for them
Thomasz Szabo was convicted of organizing swatting calls and bomb threats against dozens of U.S. targets, including Congress members, federal judges and the heads of federal LE agencies
A group of sheriffs filed a lawsuit following the law’s passage, alleging it gave the state certification board unconstitutional authority to remove elected sheriffs
NYPD
A man allegedly entered his estranged wife’s home and sparked an explosion that ultimately killed him; several NYPD officers responding to the domestic disturbance were also injured
A judge sided with two news organizations, who sued after the state DOJ refused to release a list of every officer’s name, age, badge number and LE employment history
Alphanso Talley has been charged with murder after he allegedly snuck a gun through multiple searches and used it to shoot officers once his handcuffs were removed
Dorbor Mulbah had “expressed discomfort and became unwell” during physical training; Mulbah was transported to a hospital, where he died the next morning
Louisiana A.G. Liz Murrill said a state probe found that Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson’s poor management of the jail allegedly led to the escape
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
Veritone’s AI-powered platform to serve as a force multiplier, unifying decades of disparate data to help deliver justice and closure to families of violent crime victims
From transcribing 1990s-era interview tapes to analyzing modern surveillance video, a new AI partnership is helping investigators sift through evidence to find the missing link
The 7-week, fully online course is now open for enrollment
By combining bonded cellular connectivity with secure IP video and accelerated file transfer, agencies can stream live video and move large inspection datasets from the field to command centers in minutes – even in low-connectivity environments
The program launched on March 23, and the new drones have helped on 275 service calls; on 148 of those calls, drone pilots were able to identify a suspect before ground units arrived
Rugged docking solutions engineered for public sector & enterprise fleet professionals
Latest rugged laptop delivers enhanced performance, refined design, new levels of security, and power efficient workflows in demanding environments
The new enhancements integrate AI directly into existing system workflows, positioning intelligence as a core component of daily operations rather than a standalone add-on
Integration connects YASSI’s vehicle record lookup infrastructure with Autura’s TowLien lien processing workflow, delivering faster response times, normalized data and more efficient access for tow operators nationwide
By requiring an RFID credential to fire, Real County’s new duty weapons are designed to prevent a seized firearm from being used against a deputy during prisoner transport