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BREAKING NEWS
Former Uvalde School District officer Adrian Gonzales said that he does not regret his actions during the shooting at Robb Elementary, noting he was under orders to retreat
Master Trooper Steven J. Perry, 30, was struck head-on by an impaired driver while driving on the Durham Freeway
A dash camera video shows a La Crosse County deputy and a Holmen Police officer break a burning vehicle’s window, unlock the door and locate the driver without hesitation
After a gunman opened fire on crews on Canfield Mountain, wounded Coeur d’Alene Engineer David Tysdal helped identify the shooter while deputies pulled survivors and victims to safety
Video posted by the Huber Heights PD shows the worker rolling the bin toward a garbage truck, lifting the lid and staggering back before pointing toward the container as officers arrive
The dog, now named Lil’ Craig, will now live at the Milford Police station and be cared for by officers
The Plymouth Police Department reported that the agents pulled the boy from the pool and started CPR until local officers arrived
Chief Patti Jackson is the first woman to serve as permanent chief of the Tacoma Police Department
The Orange County DA’s office concluded that the Fullerton PD corporal reasonably believed that because of the man’s erratic behavior, he was a threat to himself and others
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
If members of our profession continue to deliver indefensible blows such as those delivered in Memphis, the American police profession as we know it may very well find itself on the ropes.
The department, sheriff’s office and state bureau of investigation have steadily released information about the arrest and death of Tyre Nichols as the community and nation braces for the release of bodycam video
Being the voice of your agency is an incredible challenge but one that you can use to build trust even through difficult times
The presence of officers at a scene where two EMS workers interacted with a patient who subsequently died necessitates a discussion about the special relationship exception to municipal liability
A police mission statement should establish, in the fewest words possible, the ultimate measure for every decision of the agency
A seven-year veteran LEO was fired after berating a driver. Here’s how to prevent this from happening to you
PRODUCT NEWS
Illuminate the distance with tactical lights delivering 105,000 candela, long-range beam distance, and multi-fuel options
New tools for interviews and canvassing aim to boost investigative efficiency, accuracy, and officer safety
Stop by booth #414 to explore T4E’s realistic force-on-force training gear
T4E instructor Mike McCaslin discusses the critical role of force-on-force training in self-defense preparation
A man adapted his agricultural drone to save a man stranded on a rooftop during severe flooding in Guangxi
The initiative includes a new “skills-based promotional process,” the agency says, that “evaluates leadership, communication, and service history for promotions”
The X3-21 Pro SCBA is designed to assist law enforcement and defense personnel operating in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) environments, as well as immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) situations
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, Smith & Warren is unveiling a badge collection created to honor the public safety professionals who have helped shape and protect our nation since its founding
Instead of spending hours reviewing data to locate CSAM on suspected offenders’ devices, this integration allows digital forensic examiners and investigators around the world to match CSAM files instantly
LINEV Systems baggage scanners feature advanced imaging technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to detect weapons, explosives, and other prohibited items with high precision