Police News
Find the most up-to-date police news on patrol, investigation, law enforcement leadership, recruiting, staffing, training, and police officer safety.
Want more breaking news delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to learn about law enforcement news happening across the industry.
BREAKING NEWS
After unsuccessful attempts, the pursuing Pierce County deputies were able to PIT the truck, causing it to crash off the road; they then rescued two occupants and took them into custody
AI assistant “Ava” handles a range of lower-priority issues for the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, such as noise complaints, minor traffic issues and potholes
As Chicago officers blocked in a suspect with two cruisers, the suspect began to accelerate forwards and ram both vehicles; as officers approached, he pinned one to a cruiser
Days after shooting a Jacksonville PD officer and her K-9 partner, Bobby Michael Dennis was found hiding in a wooded area and taken into custody using the officer’s handcuffs
Former wide receiver Laveranues Coles joins a group of nine former NFL players who serve at the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, including former linebacker Jeff Kopp, now a detective
The deployment, sparked by an emergency order in August, includes armed patrols in public spaces and support for local and federal law enforcement
Utah Valley University is in the process of hiring eight more campus police officers and two new safety managers who will help coordinate security for future events on campus
The Warren Police Department and Turning Point Macomb are partnering to provide trauma response training for officers and a 24/7 hotline
“I’m about to do something just cause that’s who I am, bro,” the suspect told the Lima Police officer before shooting and wounding him
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A 10-step response strategy for public information officers when faced with a viral news story
Law enforcement officers in New Jersey no longer need to fear archaic laws
Preparing for an all-options response to a multiple-person attack requires a commitment to training beyond the sporadic defensive tactics sessions
A tense hostage situation unfolded in a McDonald’s parking lot, where a suspect held a woman at knifepoint inside a semi-truck
A detailed analysis of the Uvalde incident unveils critical flaws in active shooter response, offering vital insights for law enforcement agencies nationwide
The ramifications of marijuana legislation on police departments and their hiring processes
PRODUCT NEWS
The X3-21 Pro SCBA is designed to assist law enforcement and defense personnel operating in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) environments, as well as immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) situations
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, Smith & Warren is unveiling a badge collection created to honor the public safety professionals who have helped shape and protect our nation since its founding
Instead of spending hours reviewing data to locate CSAM on suspected offenders’ devices, this integration allows digital forensic examiners and investigators around the world to match CSAM files instantly
LINEV Systems baggage scanners feature advanced imaging technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to detect weapons, explosives, and other prohibited items with high precision
Veritone’s AI-powered solutions to be implemented to meet Air Force’s Requirements for Law Enforcement, Counterintelligence & Security Missions
Hexagon has announced that the spin-off of its Asset Lifecyle Intelligence and Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial divisions, and related businesses, will operate as Octave
Local and state entities can now access Oracle’s cloud-based Public Safety Suite to address evolving citizen demands
This milestone comes as Ookla, a global leader in connectivity intelligence, named T-Mobile the Best Network in one of the biggest ever U.S.-based network tests of its kind
Revolutionizing safety & security industries: New technology enhances rapid identification in the hot zone
Years of evidence, details, and artifacts related to the missing persons case of Rita J. Papakee were uploaded and analyzed