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BREAKING NEWS
The suspect broke away from Sacramento County deputies and grabbed a gun resting on his right hip, prompting deputies to fire shots
The St. Petersburg Police Department utilizes 14 drones as eyes in the sky, which work alongside its Real-Time Intelligence Center
The court found that a state personnel board had the authority to reduce the officer’s dismissal to a one-year unpaid suspension
In an interview, Aaron Farinacci said “fire is powerful, beautiful, and that things that go through fire experience a kind of rebirth,” a Spokane County detective wrote
“Killer Confessions: Case Files of a Texas Ranger” uses interrogation footage and case files to examine James Holland’s work on complex investigations
A federal judge ruled that a jury could find former Grand Rapids Officer Christopher Schurr’s use of deadly force unreasonable, allowing the civil rights claims to proceed
Support for police technology has grown since voters approved Proposition E in 2024, expanding SFPD’s access to drones and real-time technology
The Vancouver Police standoff unfolded when a man refused to exit his vehicle after a Grappler device ended a pursuit
Cleveland’s $170,000 “Blocker 1” uses a crash attenuator to absorb impacts and shield police, firefighters and EMS personnel working highway incidents
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
An interrupted officer-involved shooting briefing offers lessons in crisis leadership, transparency and maintaining credibility when critical incidents unfold in front of the cameras
A surge in protective intelligence cases is putting more focus on the agency’s threat assessment process and its partnerships with federal, state and local law enforcement
Canine-behavior expert James Crosby explains common misconceptions about canine behavior and how training can give officers more options
Dashcam video of an officer shooting a colleague underscores why firearms safety rules must apply in every setting, every scenario and every agency
As hostile drone threats become more sophisticated, law enforcement agencies face growing gaps in training, detection capabilities and operational preparedness
Parades are joyful for citizens but fretful for police departments large and small
PRODUCT NEWS
New tender award expands a platform already fielded across the agency’s patrol vessel fleet
The latest innovation in the FirstNet network, the nationwide network core is designed specifically for public safety’s unique needs
The same DNA data connected firearm evidence to an armed robbery suspect, without retesting the evidence
One-day courses in Tennessee, Alabama and Iowa will provide officers with pistols, optics and duty holsters at no cost
Longtime ballistic helmet leader to guide next chapter of protection, innovation and growth
Lorain Police stated that a Flock camera identified the license plate of a 16-year-old accused of murdering his grandfather minutes after the man was reported to be fleeing in a vehicle
Designed as both a collector’s piece and a high-performance revolver, the Liberty edition introduces exclusive features never before offered on the MR73