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BREAKING NEWS
The suspect, who has been previously arrested for barricading himself from LEOs with a “weapon of mass destruction,” tried to stab himself with a pen after hearing the guilty verdict
Prosecutors said two Huntington Park officers had to make a split-second decision when confronting Anthony Lowe, who had just stabbed a stranger and was fleeing
The ruling clears Christopher Taylor of deadly conduct charges, citing limited options for retreat during an elevator encounter with a knife-wielding man
The unconventional pursuit ended quickly, with Sandy Springs officers using golf carts to catch the suspect and later debuting a tongue-in-cheek “Fairway Unit”
Suspended since 2020, the Clark PD officers argued that delays in the investigation should bar disciplinary action, but a judge rejected their claims
Jordan Wilmore thought his dream of being a Texas peace officer was over after a 69 on his state exam. Then he got a FaceTime call from the “Big Diesel”
NYPD
Many officers who weighed in following Zohran Mamdani’s win in November warned of mass retirements, reduced morale and increased risk for civilians — concerns resurfacing as he prepares to take office
Nearly 800 local, state and federal law enforcement officials will be deployed downtown during the events, public safety officials said during a news conference
Robert Steinberg joined the Baltimore County SWAT team in 2013 and has been deployed on more than 2,000 assignments during his tenure
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
While not much is finalized at this point, many important issues that will impact law enforcement funding need to be looked at
Jim and Doug discuss the sixth pillar of Obama’s 21st Century Policing task force report
Jim and Doug discuss the fifth pillar of Obama’s 21st Century Policing task force report
Failure to effectively communicate during multidisciplinary response may result in serious repercussions
Jim and Doug discuss the fourth pillar of Obama’s 21st Century Policing task force report
There is nothing in the tea leaves to suggest Gorsuch will be antagonistic toward our nation’s law enforcement, in fact the opposite appears to be in evidence
PRODUCT NEWS
Hero’s Pride unveils Edge: the revolutionary injection molded duty gear holders for modern law enforcement, offering innovative features and designed to streamline duty-belt-to-MOLLE transition for officers and agencies worldwide
Multi-fuel model delivers 1,500 lumens, features front-loading batteries
VCJC is responsible for establishing rules, policies, regulations, and standards for the certification and training of criminal justice personnel in Vermont
New laptop offers productivity, reliability and security for professional use across the enterprise
Following widespread flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, restoring communications for first responders and civilians is a high priority
World’s largest patch manufacturer adds expertise of the leading producer of emblems for first responders
OMADA Group and BRINC announce a strategic partnership to redefine water rescue operations using drones to deploy emergency flotation devices
The Flock cameras allow for real-time crime analysis, improved resource allocation and enhanced officer safety
Partnership expands reach of Veritone’s iDEMS solution across the Midwest
Assistive-AI company and 911 technology pioneer accelerates mission to support 911 call takers with innovative software that saves lives