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BREAKING NEWS
Ronald Mortensen has maintained that another Metropolitan PD officer who was with him at the time of the off-duty, drive-by shooting, was the person who killed a 21-year-old man
Port St. Lucie officers acted on intelligence from social media to prevent a large-scale, unlawful meetup of e-bikes
Bodycam video shows suspect opening fire as Reno PD arrives, striking the windshield, tire and bumper of a cruiser before a fatal OIS
The law mandates full disclosure of applicants’ disciplinary history and prior employment before agencies make final job offers
The retired narcotics K-9 attacked the 3-year-old at the Burlington Police chief’s home; it was later euthanized
About 800 members were deployed to support public safety efforts after President Trump invoked Section 740 of the Home Rule Act
Records detail moments of chaos, miscommunication and hesitation during the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension report shows a statewide drop from 89 requests in 2023 to just 19 in 2024
Lt. Albert Stout, a 31-year veteran, died from typhus complications after exposure at the city’s animal control facility
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The Tijuana attack reveals a growing transnational threat — and the urgent need to modernize how state and local agencies acquire counter-UAS tools
Second Amendment auditors intentionally test police reactions. Here’s how officers can stay professional, protect rights and prevent encounters from escalating
Marketed as immigration reform, SB 627 does nothing to regulate ICE and instead punishes California’s local officers by removing long-standing legal protections
Reports that Chicago officers were told not to help ICE agents during a violent encounter have reignited debate over political influence in policing
When Congress fails to fund the government, the fallout hits far beyond Washington — disrupting federal law enforcement operations and leaving local agencies without vital support
A Wall Street Journal report points to rising police killings in rural America — but the data, context and lived experience tell a far more complicated story
PRODUCT NEWS
The Flock Safety technology can differentiate a gunshot from a firework and turns on video surveillance automatically when a gunshot is detected
California agencies are improving transparency, communication, and service within their communities through automated response and case updates over text and email
The C.O.R.E unveils cutting-edge mobile engagement platform for law enforcement in Panama City, Fla.
The C.O.R.E is a versatile and innovative unit that serves as a dynamic event space with meeting, gaming, and outreach capabilities
Technology supports expanded AI analysis of police body-worn camera video
Advanced intelligence now accessible to command staff and uniformed police officers
Swickard Anchorage honors heroic Sergeant Jonathan Butler with a new 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 truck
Butler’s story deeply moved the selection committee, highlighting his exceptional law enforcement service and selfless contributions to non-profit organizations
Long gun rail mount lights now deliver up to 22,000 candela
The feature allows the department chief to access videos of all interactions officers have, even if they forget or are unable to record incidents as they occur