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BREAKING NEWS
In the footage, the monkey is seen swinging from the store’s rafters as police walk through the store, trying to find the animal’s owner
Larry Orr was awarded a $600,000 settlement in a police misconduct case against the state, but was initially asked to hand over his historic life ring
After crashing the vehicle, the suspect fled on foot; officers found him at the beach, naked, and took him into custody
The woman struggled and fled from officers, escaping to her car before trying to drive away with an officer halfway inside the vehicle
The video shows the officer using his vehicle to pursue a suspect fleeing on foot, allegedly hitting the suspect before continuing to drive across a sidewalk and through a yard
The company said starting Wednesday its robotaxis are expanding their routes to freeways and interstates around San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix
Delaware County Sheriff’s Corporal Blake Reynolds was killed when a semitruck lost control and struck him while he was outside his vehicle helping a stranded truck driver
A judge ruled that the ordinance violates state law and the U.S. Constitution; the ruling will likely only apply to the specific defendant since it was raised as a defense in a criminal trial
The ASIM QuickStart curriculum covers staging, tactical and contact team operations, casualty collection, triage, rescue task forces and emergency transport
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The recent comments by entrepreneur Andy Frisella that were laced with misogyny and violence are a reminder that female officers are still fighting for respect
Officers must be extremely cautious in executing a paramedic’s request to apply pressure to a prone individual’s back and upper torso
As the use of e-bikes by law enforcement agencies increases, so does the need to understand the safe storage, care and charging of e-bike batteries
The Turkish shooter’s remarkable performance in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Paris Olympics shows how competitive shooting enhances composure in high-stress situations
There is nothing more effective for building trust than personal, positive contacts between the police and those they protect and serve
The Trump rally shooting demonstrated commendable actions like quick thinking by citizens, as well as shortcomings such as poor site selection and training gaps
PRODUCT NEWS
Department staffing has hovered at around 900 officers since 2023; in addition to the marketing investment, NOPD has raised salaries and enlistment bonuses to draw in new recruits
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Ranking No. 492 overall and No. 54 in software, 2025 marks the company’s fourth consecutive appearance on the list — and its first time in Inc. 500
Holistic approach helps public safety, justice, and government agencies navigate cybersecurity threats and evolving regulations, standards, and best practices with confidence and clarity
Launched from rooftops, Huntington Beach PD’s drones can be overhead in two minutes or less, improving situational awareness and reducing unnecessary officer deployments
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Clearview AI ranks No. 710 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies
This marks Clearview AI’s second appearance on the list, rising sharply from No. 1,820 in 2024 to its current position
The platform streamlines investigation tasks
NYC Corrections has bought multiple units of the DrugDetect-F1 to ensure officer safety in a dynamic environment
The Wrap-Merlin 1 prototype launches Kevlar tethers to physically entangle hostile drones midair, offering a reusable alternative to traditional jamming or interceptor tools
Traka’s range of intelligent lockers and electronic key cabinets has expanded to include solutions for weapon and evidence storage and public safety fleet vehicles