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BREAKING NEWS
The Union Pacific PD and Los Angeles Port Police are collaborating with the LAPD in the investigation, helping link cargo thefts to the goods being sold at hardware stores
The suspect, linked to 11 shots fired incidents, was critically injured after raising a gun at officers during a foot pursuit captured on bodycam
Jason Banegas, who pleaded guilty to murdering Hollywood Police Department Officer Yandy Chirino, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole
Diego Barron-Esquivel, described as a Mexican national, “did intentionally and forcibly assault, resist, oppose, impede, intimidate and interfere with” an ICE agent, court documents show
The automated system frees dispatchers to focus on high-priority 911 responses while still providing 24/7 support for non-emergency inquiries
Rob and Michele Singer Reiner were found dead on Dec. 14 at their home in Los Angeles, and investigators believe they suffered stab wounds
Troopers have increased visits to local gyms, military bases and colleges with hopes of recruiting young officers to fill the ranks after experienced troopers retire
One of the suspects created a detailed plan to bomb five or more companies in the attack; two of the suspects had also planned a bombing attack on ICE agents for 2026
Oklahoma City Police Department officers tased the man twice and deployed a less-lethal impact round before he charged at them, prompting the shooting
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
A confrontation with a non-compliant semi-truck driver highlights the dangers officers face when engaging drivers inside running vehicles and why an exit strategy matters
As tensions escalate overseas, local agencies may face heightened risks from lone-actor attacks, soft-target threats and possible cyber retaliation
Why 360-degree coverage matters for small protective details
Foreign conflicts, local consequences — six priorities for law enforcement leaders as global tensions rise
An incident in which NYPD officers were pelted with snow in New York City raises larger concerns about public order, leadership and the normalization of hostility toward law enforcement
PRODUCT NEWS
“We are offering expanded access to our AI-powered virtual investigator for non-emergency reporting...This broader compatibility is part of our continued commitment to delivering innovative tools that complement the work that public safety agencies do,” said Rohan Galloway-Dawkins, Chief Product Officer of Versaterm
“Implementing robust processes for feedback collection, appropriate intervention and accurate reporting is crucial to helping ensure that all public interactions are positive experiences for community members,” said Tim Conner, General Manager at Versaterm
Each kit includes entry tools a folding ballistic shield
The CTAV-Urban features a newly designed version of the MARS system
New vehicle is being routinely used on high-risk tactical operations
Ultra-Bright Rechargeable Li-Ion Flashlight Delivers 5,300 Lumens and 80,000 Candela
Truleo automatically detects critical events such as uses of force, stops, searches and de-escalation attempts, in addition to screening for both professional and unprofessional officer language
New technology delivers law enforcement-informed innovations for Digital Evidence Management needs