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BREAKING NEWS
When Waterbury Police officers instructed the man to get out of the car, he put it in drive and began moving forward, partially pinning an officer between the car and a cruiser
Deputies returned fire, killing the suspect after he shot and wounded one deputy while struggling on the ground
Under the new policy, recruits must hold a high school diploma or GED and have three years of full-time work experience
Event to explore solutions to rising roadway risks for officers — in person and virtual options available
Officers used a cruiser to stop the car after the suspect hit a cruiser and drove off the road; a Fond Du Lac County deputy pinned the car against a fence
“The violence against our police officers is out of hand,” Milwaukee Police Association President Alex Cyreia said. “It’s four officers in five months”
Wellness programs are expanding as dispatch centers race to adopt artificial intelligence, new tech tools and stronger retention models
The initiative includes a $1 million direct appropriation for the Virginia State Police and a separate $1 million grant program, capped at $25,000 per drone
The lawsuit claims Whitehall officers allowed armed robbery suspects to flee during a vehicle takedown attempt, resulting in a confrontation that left the Columbus officer hospitalized
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
From political violence and immigration enforcement to shifting criminal justice policy, 2025 forced local law enforcement to absorb the consequences of national decisions — regardless of ideology
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The board called the project a dangerous idea that was “trading on the tragedy” of the Uvalde shooting
Officials hope the virtual training will prepare deputies for a real, worst-case scenario
The TASER Drone is under development and will be a non-lethal, remote operable way to stop active shooters, Axon says
“Logistically, it would be a nightmare,” said James Dooley, a retired NYPD captain
The agency used to lease jet skis for its marine patrol unit, but now local marinas don’t have enough, said Sheriff Rick Behnke
Officials said the center’s 300-degree, five-screen VirTra training simulator, which has around 300 scenarios, is the first of its kind in Oklahoma
In a mix of bodycam and drone video, the drone operators are seen directing officers to the suspect
The X3-21 Pro SCBA is quiet and subtle to help responders keep a low profile
The new program includes VR training modules in firearms, de-escalation and community engagement
Footage shows gunman shoot an LEO as he opens the squad car outside the station