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BREAKING NEWS
Video from the July 13 incident was released as Jimmy Alexander, Jessica Alexander, Taylor Hall and Adam Arnold received citations for meritorious achievement
Hunter Nadeau is accused of opening fire in a New Hampshire country club, killing one patron before a bystander struck him with a stool to help subdue him
The Geauga County Sheriff’s Office recently renovated space for partner agencies but lacks equipment, such as tables and chairs; grant funding could ease the cost burden for taxpayers
Master Police Officer Don Gotthardt had served the Fairfax County Police Department for 25 years and had served in law enforcement for 34
The suspect is believed to have entered a lumber store and fatally shot a man; when two Gainesville PD officers responded to the scene, the suspect shot both of them before being fatally wounded
Mentions of “officer” in resumes led the AI to misclassify applicants as having prior law enforcement experience, routing some into shortened training, sources said
DHS said the Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems is finalizing a plan to spend $115 million on counter-drone tech
The incident unfolded after a Venezuelan national fled from federal officers; when an officer ran after him, the man and two other people attacked him
The ICE Breaker Act of 2026 would bar individuals who joined ICE after Jan. 20, 2025 from serving as officers within any part of the Maryland state government
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Even though Jack Sawyer made elaborate plans and purchased weapons and ammo to shoot up a school, attempted murder and assault charges were dropped because of an over-century old Vermont law
Here’s how to integrate the NFPA 3000 Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response Program standard into your agency’s training and response plans
Individuals are filming police buildings and officers as part of a “First Amendment audit"; here’s how cops should respond
Jim and Doug discuss how the mainstream news outlets and social media — along with the efforts of organized groups — create such an uproar after an OIS
One possible approach to public statements after a controversial event is to state what the mission was, and why the police were called to respond to it
We need to consider policies that address prevention of mass murder as a possible reason an officer might open fire on a moving vehicle
PRODUCT NEWS
Fotokite is an actively tethered UAS system specifically engineered for public safety teams to provide reliable, autonomous, and hands-free aerial situational awareness
The ParaZero SafeAir system is a groundbreaking safety solution for drones, featuring a patented parachute recovery system that autonomously monitors and mitigates flight risks in real-time and allows drone operators to unlock Ops Over People in compliance with the latest FAA regulations
The NT1100 Police incorporates safety features from the civilian bike while also equipped with LE-specific components, such as pannier bags and an engine guard
“I am honored to join Mark43 and contribute to its mission of supporting first responders with the modern, real-time technology they deserve,” Merwin stated
The technology helps identify training and coaching opportunities for officers
Spokane County used federal American Rescue Plan funds to build and staff the center, which aims to improve deputies’ situational awareness and quicken responses
The new collection is designed to meet the needs of both tactical professionals and everyday adventurers
The standoff, which involved several agencies, began when the man shot at Steuben County Sheriff’s Office deputies who were conducting a welfare check
Pender County first responders used drones in cooperation with a K-9 team to find the man in the woods
In a recent podcast with entrepreneurs Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, LVMPD police leaders discussed the strategies transforming public safety in Las Vegas