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BREAKING NEWS
The FAA said all 80 passengers and crew were safely evacuated after the plane flipped during landing at Toronto Pearson
Officers with children under 5 can receive up to $400 monthly through Atlanta Police Foundation-backed subsidy
Thousands of convenience stores across the U.S. will offer free coffee, drinks, or snacks to uniformed first responders on July 24 as part of the 2025 24/7 Day
The man, who “had an arsenal of weapons with him,” was shot and killed by officers after opening fire, Lorain police say
If they know why Kohberger did it, investigators haven’t said so publicly; it is also not clear why he spared two roommates who were home at the time
A criminal complaint the man was recorded on surveillance video scaling a fence to a private lot for reserve NYPD vehicles before lighting 11 of them on fire
The man had a motorcycle with flashing lights and the words “Traffic Public Safety” printed on the side; he wore a green uniform and carried a TASER, a baton and a Glock
The suspect, accused of being intoxicated during the pursuit, fled from an Oklahoma City Police officer before crashing into a telephone pole and allegedly proclaiming he “didn’t do anything”
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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
Despite its rugged nature, the tablet maintains a lightweight profile with a 2.2-pound chassis
Inside the command center is a front collaboration/workroom with flip-down bench seating and a fixed center conference table
The $30,000 drone was being used in a burglary investigation at a neighboring business
Newly available solutions including Digi TX40 5G with Mobile VPN, FIPS 140-2 Validation and Remote Management and Monitoring Showcased at Leading Public Safety Event
Supply chain issues, miscommunication and officers forgetting to turn cameras on have caused difficulties for the new administration
“The biggest priority here is to make sure our students and staff are safe, and we’re protecting their security at all times,” Eanes ISD Superintendent Jeff Arnett said
“These grants provide local police agencies with resources to implement technology that while improving investigations and advancing the fundamental principles of transparency and accountability,” Gov. Maura Healey said
The official word came days after Mayor Karen Bass publicly dismissed the concept
The company will also highlight its TRP Pistol Format Launcher, which offers enhanced precision, extended range and versatility for law enforcement agencies