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BREAKING NEWS
NYPD
“Just in the last four and a half years, we’ve lost over 15,000. That’s a staggering number,” said Patrick Hendry, president of the NYC Police Benevolent Association
Christopher Taylor’s conviction for deadly conduct was overturned by an appeals court, clearing him of all charges related to the 2019 fatal shooting
Although New Orleans was considered the country’s per-capita “murder capital” in 2022, with 266 murders, there were only 121 criminal homicides in 2025
A pickup truck veered across the centerline and crashed into Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper Colin Osborne’s cruiser; a passenger in the pickup died in the crash
K-9 Spike was shot and killed during a foot pursuit of an armed suspect who was fleeing a traffic stop
D.C. Metropolitan Police Officer Terry Bennett was struck by a vehicle while he was working to assist a stranded motorist
The LVMPD’s Fusion Watch and Drone Operations Center houses the department’s real-time information network; the agency has 75 drones, which can be launched from 13 skyports across the city
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials stated they received 220,000 applications and hired 12,000 additional ICE officers and agents in less than 12 months
Mayor Frey condemned the shooting and told ICE to “get the f**k out of Minneapolis,” saying officers are creating chaos, not safety
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Jim and Doug discuss the balance between enforcing the law and falling prey to the “contempt of cop” trap some subjects will set
Jim and Doug discuss what we know so far, and what the tragedy means for the future
The active shooter attack in Las Vegas is a turning point for how law enforcement must view the protection of large crowds of people in enclosed spaces
The Las Vegas gunman adapted a new template for active killers
The Las Vegas shooting and response are reminders that public safety needs to stick with and execute our plan, not create a new one
If you are working an event where nobody is taking the possibility of violence seriously, don’t let their attitude change your level of awareness and preparation
PRODUCT NEWS
The Truth SNAP Plate System is the latest in modular body armor protection and offers unparalleled lightness, thinness, and multi-threat defense
TRULEO’s technology analyzes 100% of BWC footage — far beyond what human review can do alone
Joint solution enables law enforcement to harness actionable intelligence and streamline operations
Getac (Booth #1311) and T-Mobile (Booth #521) will showcase the products during the IACP Annual Conference and Exposition
Veritone Track enables tracking of individuals and vehicles in video evidence at scale, without relying on personally identifiable information
Veritone Redact leverages AI to automate redaction, enabling faster, more accurate processing of video evidence
CLIPr integrated into all i-PRO body worn camera and in-car-video solutions
New EOS EXO body-worn camera, AI-powered reporting, and unified sister brands set the gold standard in public safety innovation
Experts will be available to discuss technologies transforming agency operations
New updates streamline local and state systems, improving compliance and emergency response readiness for public safety professionals