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BREAKING NEWS
“At this time, I believe this is the right step to avoid contributing further to public fear or uncertainty,” Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Chief David Boysen said
The $187 million in planned cuts implemented by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem include a $100 million cut to the NYPD and a $15 million cut from the FDNY
According to a contingency plan released by the DHS, more than 93% of ICE’s workforce, 19,626 out of 21,028 employees, are exempt from furloughs
Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Craig Gaines died two weeks after being accidentally struck by a player while providing security at a Florida Atlantic University football game
The Barrel Breacher attaches directly to an officer’s rifle; to deploy it, officers attach the breacher to their weapon, pull a ring to activate it and apply pressure to the door lock
The DOJ cited a federal investigation finding that only two of 8,000 permit applications were approved; the LASD attributed delays to a backlog inherited by the current administration
In a change from the powder blue uniforms currently in use, the agency said the swap will “reinforce professionalism, authority and familiarity”
Marysville Police Officer Osmar Rodarte was killed during a close-quarters shootout with a suspected drug dealer after he and another officer found the suspect holding a gun
The 17-year-old suspect told a dispatcher he had a 9mm handgun and would shoot at cops; when Aurora PD officers arrived, he approached them with his hand in his pocket
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A chief’s decision to support an officer suspected of being intoxicated behind the wheel of his patrol car has led to accusations of a double standard
Just as with the Midland and Odessa shootings earlier this year, the Jersey City shooting hints at a vexing problem for law enforcement ‒ countering mobile killers
In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss policing alongside hostile prosecutors
The first armed responders to arrive at the shooting were three off-duty officers, a reminder that it’s crucial to carry your firearm off duty
These shootings show just how difficult it can be for law enforcement to stop a highly mobile killer
Some politicians, national media, plaintiffs’ attorneys and anti-law enforcement activists are mischaracterizing AB 392 as a major re-writing of the law on use of force
PRODUCT NEWS
After the dog fell through the ice, the owner tried to rescue it before also falling through
Lexipol, the leading provider of solutions that enhance performance excellence in public safety, will be marking the third annual First Responder Wellness Week March 24-28, 2025
“The new PepperBall Fill System is a game-changer for law enforcement agencies striving for operational efficiency and self-sufficiency,” said Bob Plaschke, CEO of PepperBall
“The VK-SBL PRO PLUS provides officers with the power and adaptability needed for daily patrol or tactical use,” said Joe Buice, Director of Customer Implementation and Success at PepperBall.
Houston PD recruits are currently required to purchase their service firearms before joining the academy; they are only reimbursed if and when they are sworn in as officers
The UMX 414 Platform is setting a new global standard in less lethal de-escalation solutions
“The Sentry 68 was developed to give officers and correctional staff a reliable and easy-to-carry solution for fast-moving situations,” said Scott Quarles, Director of Product Management at PepperBall
Osborn will oversee all sales and marketing initiatives
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