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BREAKING NEWS
Deputy Joe Vasquez took the stand in the trial of former school police officer Adrian Gonzales, who is facing nearly 30 criminal charges over the delayed response to the shooting
Richard Dean Bird killed Christian County Deputy Gabriel Ramirez during a traffic stop; he later wounded more officers during a shootout and killed Deputy Michael Hislope
A suspect exchanged gunfire with Colorado Springs officers, wounding one; after being shot himself, the suspect reached for an officer’s gun, prompting the other officer to fire shots
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Deputy Kenneth Lewis was struck by a vehicle while stopping to help a stranded motorist
The lawsuit challenges Gov. Mikie Sherrill ’s Feb. 11 executive order barring federal agents from making arrests in nonpublic areas of state property
Sgt. Michael Schlattman, who had been with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office since 2012, was pinned beneath his cruiser after a tractor-trailer struck it while he was standing by the roadway
Two marked Montgomery County Police cruisers were damaged; in one case, an officer was inside when the rear window and windshield were shattered
Meridian police say the woman faces federal charges for the attempted destruction of a federal property by fire
The man went on the run after killing a Christian County deputy; when he was located by law enforcement, he opened fire, killing another deputy and igniting the shootout that led to his own death
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Corrections officers, our protectors, need your interest, research and compassion just as much as the infamous predators and anonymous inmates they protect us from
A recent incident where a prisoner slipped her cuffs and shot an AR-15 from inside a cruiser is a critical reminder of some basic safety tactics for LEOs
Enhancing individual and organizational performance is founded upon full comprehension of the “how” and “why” performance did not meet expectations
The article discussed small town PDs in the US and the disastrous response in Uvalde as though they were related
Court holds requesting personal identification in a public location, without threats, overt coercion, or a display of force, was a seizure requiring reasonable suspicion
The document contains a detailed timeline of the incident, including a discussion about breaching assessment and opportunities
PRODUCT NEWS
LEOs were attacked with fireworks, and motorcyclists broke through a police line as protests intensified following President Trump’s deployment of the California National Guard
Senior law enforcement early adopters appreciate DDF1’s unique value proposition
The orders encourage the FAA to expedite beyond visual line of sight operations while adding safeguards against terrorism, espionage and public safety threats
“When every second matters in an investigation, Magnet One, with the introduction of Magnet One Process and Mobile Case Stream, will provide game-changing capabilities that empower investigative teams to solve cases at the speed of crime,” said Braden Thomas, Chief Product & Research Officer at Magnet Forensics
The Drones for First Responders Act would also require drones to meet stricter “Rules of Origin” standards by 2030, ensuring key parts aren’t made in China
Medical Trauma Kits*
Rescue Essentials offers official kits and mass casualty tools to help organizations prepare for bleeding emergencies
“Our goal is to equip law enforcement agencies with the tools they need to improve road safety and effectively manage evolving traffic challenges,” said Sales Representative Craig Wright
“We are excited to participate in the Metro Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths Workshop and showcase our innovative solutions that help improve traffic safety and support law enforcement agencies in their important work,” said Sales Representative Bryan Edstrom
Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen offered the SFPD to lease a new building rent-free through Dec. 2026; his charity also made a $7 million donation to support equipment upgrades
AMP-1X helmet system was designed specifically for federal, state and municipal law enforcement