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BREAKING NEWS
Upon entering the home to respond to a man in crisis, the officers were immediately met with the man grabbing a knife from the kitchen and running at them
Beau, a 12-week-old puppy, is joining a band of bloodhounds who are in demand for difficult cases across the upper Midwest
Video released by the DEA shows an officer demonstrating the use of an X-ray machine, which captured the bags of drugs stashed inside the spools
The suspect fled after resisting officers attempting to detain him for suspected marijuana possession, resulting in one of the officers breaking their leg
Previously, only federally certified Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers could enforce the federal guidelines requiring truckers to be able to speak and complete logs in English
Forty-four officers at least doubled their salaries through overtime, inluding one officer who earned $176,000 in overtime alone
Dash camera video shows the suspect vehicle crashing into a tree, causing the Cincinnati PD cruiser perched on the trailer to fall off and roll over
Republican Senator Tim Sheehy attempted to aid officers in removing the man, who started shouting during a Senate Armed Services hearing
Austin officers arrived within 56 seconds of the first 911 call, shooting and killing the suspect after he fired at police, Chief Lisa Davis said
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The suspect, who had killed his mother, stole a police cruiser and carjacked bystanders at gunpoint
A suspect crashes into a motorcyclist during a pursuit, then exits his vehicle and attempts to attack the motorcyclist with a knife. Here are eight considerations from this incident
Federal Appellate Court Reverses lower court and rejects Dallas officers’ qualified immunity defense
Court rules that jury could find officer’s application of a knee to a mentally ill subject’s back beyond that necessary to control him
Discretion requires officers to think ahead to possible, unintended consequences. Are we adequately training officers in the valor of its use?
The actions of Officer Michael Tschida serve as a valuable case study for officers to learn from and adapt their response strategies in similar high-risk situations
A recent documentary features the words of the officers who responded to the shooting, as well as a multitude of recordings of 911 callers and radio transmissions made during the event. Here’s what we can learn
PRODUCT NEWS
The first multi-carrier cellular network built for public safety
The 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics are among potential drone targets that concern law enforcement without counter-UAS authority
A new podcast featuring unfiltered voices from the frontlines of justice
The Dallas Police Department announced the change on social media, sharing photos of its Love Field Airport Unit wearing the newly approved headgear
Convey911 partners with Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments to streamline emergency communication technology access for public agencies nationwide
Department staffing has hovered at around 900 officers since 2023; in addition to the marketing investment, NOPD has raised salaries and enlistment bonuses to draw in new recruits
Software*
Ranking No. 492 overall and No. 54 in software, 2025 marks the company’s fourth consecutive appearance on the list — and its first time in Inc. 500
Holistic approach helps public safety, justice, and government agencies navigate cybersecurity threats and evolving regulations, standards, and best practices with confidence and clarity
Launched from rooftops, Huntington Beach PD’s drones can be overhead in two minutes or less, improving situational awareness and reducing unnecessary officer deployments
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