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BREAKING NEWS
Officers say California Assembly Bill 1627 unfairly punishes individuals for prior lawful employment rather than evaluating conduct, qualifications and accountability
NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards tackled the suspect while Sgt. Luis Navarro ran toward a lit improvised explosive device to protect nearby protesters
While Fort Lauderdale PD officers were handling a separate incident, the man approached the scene, fired shots into the air and later lowered his gun toward officers
Multiple Hartford Police officers spoke with the man, pleading with him to drop the knife as he continued to approach multiple officers despite a TASER deployment
Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi face numerous federal charges, including a terror charge and using a weapon of mass destruction charge, after the weekend incident outside the mayor’s mansion
The encrypted message was relayed across multiple countries and could have been intended for clandestine operatives with the proper key, authorities say
Body camera footage shows the man approaching Charles County Sheriff’s deputies and pulling a large knife from his clothing; two officers fired shots, fatally wounding the man
Cpl. Timothy O’Connor was pulling a man over for erratic driving; as O’Connor approached the driver’s side door, the driver fired shots, fatally wounding him
During a 2025 shootout that wounded seven officers, Officer Matthew Medina moved his wounded friend and colleague to shelter, helped render aid and drove him to the hospital
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The question of who can or should censor law enforcement trainers leads us down a dangerous path
The focus on finance in a recent survey on the best and worst places to be a cop doesn’t reflect the more complicated matrix officers face when deciding on a department to join or stay with
Readers debate the importance of factors beyond compensation, such as the impact of community support and state legislation on job satisfaction for police officers
How can police leaders ensure their training investment in tuition cost and personnel is aligned with an agency’s core values?
Amid the legal proceedings and media scrutiny, it is crucial not to lose sight of the fundamental firearm safety rules that might have averted this tragic event
Boston police officers’ post-protest debriefings subject to legal scrutiny in federal lawsuit over excessive force and First Amendment violations
PRODUCT NEWS
“Our participation in both the UK Capability Showcase ... demonstrates our commitment in protection from military vehicle armor to law enforcement shields,” said Sandy Chen, CEO at GC.
It unifies radios, sensors, EUDs, laptops, audio and power into a single connected system
A $2.5 million grant funded the launch of the Philadelphia PD’s partnership with UPenn, which will provide 45 officers a Master of Applied Criminology and Police Leadership degree
This next-generation solution redefines how power can be delivered to unmanned systems operating in remote and high threat environments across land, air and maritime environments
Virtual event will explore strategies and best practices for funding, designing, building, and equipping sustainable and future-ready facilities that support public-sector organizations
Miramar College’s two-year program arms veterans and working first responders with advanced emergency management skills to move up the ranks
Flock’s tech is integrated into LE operations in 49 states; CEO Garrett Langley believes the tech could help “eradicate almost all crime”
Schnuerer joined Slate Solutions in 2023 as vice president of operations, where he quickly established himself as a strong leader with deep technical expertise
The company has grown from a small startup into a trusted partner supplying mission-critical products worldwide
“GC Shield is a major advancement in ballistic and blast protection that delivers unprecedented performance in both vehicle armor and personal protection applications,” Graphene Composites President Mox Weber stated