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BREAKING NEWS
The Lawrence Police officer arrested the driver, who had also rammed his father’s vehicle after a family dispute
Bethlehem officials said taxpayers funded Sean Reifel’s academy training before he left the police department less than a year after being sworn in
Atlantic City Police Sgt. Christian Ivanov was critically wounded while executing a search warrant; the shooter was killed in the encounter
The Thurston County deputy can be seen trying to coax the man away from a burning fire when the man became combative and pulled out a weapon
While a Monroe County deputy approached the runaway boat and matched its speed and course, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent stopped it with a long boat hook
Five suspects have been arrested after allegedly trying to steal more than $50,000 in sports memorabilia from a local retailer
Video shows the Mount Pleasant and Department of Natural Resources officers carefully tranquilizing the bear and allowing him to fall onto a cushion
The probe was spurred by concern over the sheriffs’ combined $110 million deficit in 2025
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”
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
Connect daily vehicle inspections with maintenance workflows in a single, streamlined platform to enhance compliance and uptime for mission-critical fleets
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