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BREAKING NEWS
Three Osage County deputies and a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper were wounded in the shooting; the 22-year-old suspect was killed at the scene
Clearwater PD Chief Eric Gandy conducted a review of department procedures and partnered with a resource center to aid domestic violence victims and train officers
One Pueblo officer was shot in the head through his cruiser windshield as he arrived at the scene; two others were shot as they searched for the suspect through a darkened neighborhood
NYPD
“You can trust that I will be a fierce advocate for you and for this department,” Tisch said in an email to NYPD officers
A group of students enrolled in a criminology class launched at the University of Texas at Arlington raised questions about a suspect that led to her arrest
The suit accused leadership of picking candidates for jobs before they were posted and enabling a “pattern of discriminatory practices ... throughout the department”
The footage shows a group of good Samaritans carrying the officer away from the fire and using his radio to call for help
California averages 2 officers per 1,000 residents — nearly half the national rate, according to the Peace Officers Research Association of California
Davidson County Chancellor Patricia Head Moskal’s decision sides with plaintiffs, who contended that Gov. Bill Lee cannot deploy the National Guard unless there is rebellion or invasion
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
After the January 6 Capitol riot, DC Officer Jeffrey Smith died by suicide — his widow’s fight changed the law and redefined duty-related trauma
Real-world lessons and practical strategies for law enforcement on building stronger RICO cases
Foreign-directed terrorism is no longer hypothetical — here’s what law enforcement must do to prepare for coordinated, high-impact attacks
PRODUCT NEWS
Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen says BCSO is on track to reach 95% staffing as drone integration and modern tech help recruit and retain deputies
Built for versatility, the Wedge SL transitions effortlessly from everyday tasks to outdoor exploration and precision work in tight spaces
“We’re proud to be firmly rooted in the UK, and our growing presence reflects our long-term commitment to supporting police forces nationwide,” said Mark43 CEO Bob Hughes
“This systems upgrade represents a real step forward in our broader effort to modernize our IT infrastructure and systems,” said George Binda, Head of IT Enterprise Infrastructure for the City of Oakland
“We’re proud to work with CapMetro Transit Police Department as they build a forward-thinking department that meets the demands of a modern transit environment,” said Mark43 CEO Bob Hughes
Delivering rugged laptops, body-worn cameras, and in-car video solutions
FirstNet Fusion will combine critical communications capabilities like push-to-talk, 9-1-1 dispatch and connected devices into one seamless experience
Beretta looks forward to having productive engagements with Law Enforcement Agencies with the goal of providing their officers with the most effective solutions necessary to carry out their daily mission
By bringing DroneSense by Versaterm into its Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) platform, agencies can now dispatch drones with the same speed and simplicity as their traditional emergency vehicles
Consortium of Long Island agencies replaces decades-old legacy on-premises systems with cloud-native solutions