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BREAKING NEWS
Sgt. Rick Finley was working part-time with Selmer PD and full-time with the McNairy County Sheriff’s Office when he was attacked and fatally shot by a suspect
President Trump thanked officers and National Guard Troops for their service and said their efforts were making the country run
Lil Nas X, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, was booked on suspicion of misdemeanor obstructing an officer and was being held in jail
According to the Anne Arundel County PD, homicides are down 14% since the beginning of the year, non-contact shootings are down 42% and commercial robberies are down 50%
Eddie Garcia, who is currently serving as an assistant city manager in Austin, will be the Fort Worth department’s 28th chief of police
Ryan Michael Bate faces 20 charges, including two counts of capital murder, for the deaths of Sgt. Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada
Paducah Police Department Sgt. Ryan Hudson had an underlying cardiac condition, which Chief Brian Laird said was aggravated during a high-stress shooting scene he was supervising
The Iowa City Community Police Review Board has begun the process of dissolving after 28 years following the passage of Senate File 311, which bans the boards statewide
An 11% drop in homicides follows coordinated efforts like Operation Viper and the expansion of Tennessee Highway Patrol’s Bluff City Task Force
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
Two school districts will upgrade to armored vests that offer more comfort and protection
A teenager is facing adult charges in an armed carjacking that led to the death of the K-9
The number of dead was expected to rise, but authorities scrapped plans for setting up a temporary morgue
Some departments are purchasing drug scanners to help officers safely identify substances
Resident can create a “Smart 911” profile to register concerns about ‘swatting’ prank risk
The 40-foot truck promises an immersive educational experience
The academy works with the company’s training simulators to produce interactive lessons on topics such as use of force
The FATS 180LE features 180-degree high definition projection on three screens
Poly/wool technology elevates the company’s latest uniform line, offering functionality, comfort and durability
J.W. Speaker donated more than 50 LED headlights to the department’s fleet