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BREAKING NEWS
BWC: Man fabricates 911 call to lure Calif. deputies to scene of fake home invasion before fatal OIS
When San Bernardino County deputies arrived at the scene, the suspect emerged with what appeared to be a gun and approached a deputy, chasing him around a vehicle
The suit claims Coos Bay officers were “deliberately indifferent” to the man’s signs of distress as they left him alone in a cruiser for several minutes
President Donald Trump said he is also invoking Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to deploy members of the National Guard
The wounded officer was struck in both legs and sustained a graze wound to his face
Officer David Rose was mortally wounded while responding; Rose, 33, a former Marine who served in Afghanistan, had graduated from the police academy in March
Sgt. Caleb Eisworth was a decorated officer, having served for 23 years; he was riding his patrol motorcycle to an assignment when he was struck by a motorist
Spokane County Sheriff’s Sgt. Kenneth Salas, 59, was just 30 shifts from retirement after a 34-year law enforcement career and two decades of military service
Michigan law enforcement arrested the driver at his home for cutting off the U.S. Border Patrol vehicle, thanks to agents who took a photo of their license plate
Jason Goodrick was accused in a now-dismissed lawsuit of repeatedly harassing female co-workers and then taking away their work responsibilities when they reported him
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The Tijuana attack reveals a growing transnational threat — and the urgent need to modernize how state and local agencies acquire counter-UAS tools
Second Amendment auditors intentionally test police reactions. Here’s how officers can stay professional, protect rights and prevent encounters from escalating
Marketed as immigration reform, SB 627 does nothing to regulate ICE and instead punishes California’s local officers by removing long-standing legal protections
Reports that Chicago officers were told not to help ICE agents during a violent encounter have reignited debate over political influence in policing
When Congress fails to fund the government, the fallout hits far beyond Washington — disrupting federal law enforcement operations and leaving local agencies without vital support
A Wall Street Journal report points to rising police killings in rural America — but the data, context and lived experience tell a far more complicated story
PRODUCT NEWS
In a concise one-hour course, participants will learn three essential steps to control bleeding
From May 1-31, 2024, entrants are eligible to win a special edition Luke Cao handgun.
Redefining secure portable environments
The guide is a reference tool for emergency managers and first responders interested in learning about the products, services and capabilities available with FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband network
Virtual event will take place on May 22 and provide expert advice from industry leaders regarding how to combat a dangerous practice that is increasing in frequency and severity
Next generation BearTrap adds 360-degree horizontal rotation feature
The partnership will provide regulatory support, equipment, software, and training to law enforcement and emergency response agencies deploying drones