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BREAKING NEWS
“We’re their force multipliers, and this is the thanks we get?” said Polk County, Fla. Sheriff Grady Judd; the backlash comes after cops in ICE’s partner agencies received recruiting emails
Senior Rutland City Police officers violated multiple pursuit policies, contributing to trainee Officer Jessica Ebbighausen’s death, an internal affairs investigation states
Attorneys for ex-Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson argue the judge wrongly allowed bodycam footage of his comments after the shooting to be shown in court
The Pickens Police Department is now planning surveillance activity at the local Walmart after five of six gingerbread suspects “escaped” apprehension
Since joining in 2003, Chief Derrick Lew has led the SFPD’s Crime Gun Investigations and Drug Market Agency Coordination centers and helped lead a crackdown on illegal drug markets
When Middletown Police Department officers responded to the stabbing, the suspect fled on foot, climbed through a window of a locked cruiser and drove off
The city of Rosemount has not released information about the nature of the complaints against former chief Mikael Dahlstrom, which were made anonymously through the survey
The pipe bombs were placed near the offices of the Democratic and Republican national committees; the bombs were disabled, but the FBI has said both devices could have been lethal
The incident unfolded when Omaha Police officers witnessed a shooting suspect enter a restroom; when they ordered him to exit the building, he came out firing shots at them
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
Accelerating the next generation of drone solutions to protect more lives in more places
Alerts provide officers with unique vehicle history data for improved situational awareness and investigative capabilities at crash scenes
Sandy Munro, host of the Munro Live YouTube channel, explores the features and upfitting required to make a Tesla Model Y ready for law enforcement
Six stolen vehicles were reportedly stopped over a period of two weeks in April thanks to the device
In a concise one-hour course, participants will learn three essential steps to control bleeding
From May 1-31, 2024, entrants are eligible to win a special edition Luke Cao handgun.
Redefining secure portable environments
The guide is a reference tool for emergency managers and first responders interested in learning about the products, services and capabilities available with FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband network
Virtual event will take place on May 22 and provide expert advice from industry leaders regarding how to combat a dangerous practice that is increasing in frequency and severity