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BREAKING NEWS
Dawson County Deputy Jessie Perez had served with the sheriff’s office for eight months; he also served with the volunteer fire department and as an EMT
Lance Shockley waited for hours near Sgt. Carl Graham Jr.’s home, then shot him with a rifle and shotgun as the trooper exited his cruiser
The Myrtle Beach officer made the “conscious decision to fire his weapon even though the sidewalk was crowded” in order “to protect the lives of innocent bystanders,” according to the report
Jefferson County Sheriff Tom Grimsrud will use department funds to certify deputies as emergency medical responders, expanding over time without replacing existing EMS
Participants in the program serve as paid interns as they rotate through multiple specialized teams until they are old enough to join the police academy
‘It’s been my life dream’: 50-year-old recruit joins Pa. PD after career in military, public service
“I look at your badge as it isn’t yours to keep,” said Army veteran Chris Feder, Temple University’s newest police recruit. “It’s on loan from the community you serve.”
While driving to work, the Milwaukee officer’s vehicle collided with another car, and the other driver struck the officer in the face with a gun
During the struggle, one Portland officer was on the ground wrestling with the suspect, while the other used a TASER and eventually a neck hold to subdue the suspect
The man was out on bond for another bank robbery when his mother turned him in to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
From crime concerns to cultural signals, public support for policing is rebounding
Incidents across multiple states point to recurring issues with overtime, supervision and internal controls
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
A confrontation with a non-compliant semi-truck driver highlights the dangers officers face when engaging drivers inside running vehicles and why an exit strategy matters
As tensions escalate overseas, local agencies may face heightened risks from lone-actor attacks, soft-target threats and possible cyber retaliation
Why 360-degree coverage matters for small protective details
PRODUCT NEWS
The company received feedback from officers when developing the shield to meet real-world requirements for routine deployment
As officers entered a home to serve an involuntary commitment order, the woman opened fire, hitting an officer and forcing others to take cover
Commissioner Keechant Sewell said the new design will “ensure the safety of our officers, have a QR code to improve customer service and a revamped interior for a more efficient and comfortable work environment”
The TASER 10 creates more distance for officers to de-escalate and resolve conflicts
One new design features waterproof protection to accompany the brand’s A.T.L.A.S. technology, which helps improve stability, support and comfort
The widow of one of the deputies said the ballistic shields could have saved her husband last year
The hope is that implementing the Citizen Online Reporting Portal will ease deputies’ heavy workload and save the county money
Mirroring the AR-15 platform, this non-lethal solution is accurate, easy to handle and designed for both daily patrol and crowd control
The V.XI Collection offers multiple pieces of apparel constructed to work together in layering systems
The 2000 lumen light features a panoramic beam for situational awareness and Turbo-Strobe technology to aid in disorienting potential suspects