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BREAKING NEWS
While the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s quarterly report showed a drop in crime, officials expressed frustration that 60% of arrests for violent crimes were repeat offenders
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
William D. DeFoor is charged with damaging government property, engaging in physical violence against any person or property in a restricted building or grounds, and assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers
Officers entered a home after a woman said she feared her former boyfriend might be attempting to kill himself inside; the Court ruled that their actions were “objectively reasonable”
ICE List’s founder, who does not live in the U.S., said the leak includes 2,000 frontline immigration enforcement officers and about 2,500 employees in support roles
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
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Any gang-prevention strategy must address unaccompanied children from Central America who are particularly vulnerable to MS-13 recruitment and victimization
Since viral controversies can burst on the scene faster than fire, a constant readiness to respond is a modern essential in public service
We can’t expect legislators to know what it’s like to make the kinds of decisions they presume to govern, but a grasp of the facts is a reasonable expectation
A research team compared how behavior and visible characteristics influence whether officers escalate or de-escalate street confrontations
Although we do a lot of things right in the law enforcement profession, we don’t do a good job of ensuring our history is passed along from one generation to the next
Deputy Blaine Gaskill is credited with stopping Tuesday’s shooting
PRODUCT NEWS
The anniversary marks a year of achievement by Durabook including introducing two rugged AI PCs, realizing ATEX certifications, deployment of a FirstNet Ready S14I Rugged Laptop, amongst global enterprise deployments
New suitcase-size mobile cell tower available for Verizon customers
VR training programs designed for de-escalation, use of force, tactical operators, crowd control, POST certification
Dejero manufactures GateWay network aggregation devices that deliver high-quality live video and real-time data over IP
Jenoptik’s Smart Mobility Solutions division has partnered with the City of Brampton, Ontario, to enforce speed limits and increase road safety in the Canadian municipality
Company marks 14 years of partnership with Breast Cancer Research Foundation
The modern, cloud-native RMS and Analytics solution transforming agency operations through streamlined reporting, real-time data sharing and built-in compliance
Collaboration combines technologies to provide the expertise, agility and technology to properly mitigate drone threat
The new offering positions SoundThinking as a key player in vehicle recognition technology
The award recognizes law enforcement professionals who leverage technology to solve complex cases, demonstrating exceptional dedication and strong community partnerships