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BREAKING NEWS
Sgt. Rick Finley was working part-time with Selmer PD and full-time with the McNairy County Sheriff’s Office when he was attacked and fatally shot by a suspect
Video shows the moments leading up to Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy Dalton Swanger being struck in the head “with something hard,” leaving him in critical condition
Corona Police Department officers used a baton to breach the car’s window after seeing the baby in distress
The notice to remove San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus cited violation of the law related to the performance of duties, neglect of those duties, and obstruction of an investigation
“Lives are depending on you paying attention while driving,” said Col. Bryan Waugh, superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol
Jurors found Miles Pfeffer guilty of murdering Officer Christopher Fitzgerald, as well as robbery and gun crimes
The knife struck the radio holder on the Oklahoma City officer’s vest, preventing a stab wound
Bobby Sherman, 1970s teen idol turned paramedic, LAPD trainer and volunteer reserve deputy died at 81, is remembered for both his chart-topping hits and life-saving service
After an investigation revealed years-long delays in Public Safety Officers’ Benefits claims, Sen. Chuck Grassley is demanding leadership changes and accountability at the DOJ
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
Ontario police say they found 11 handguns concealed in plastic shopping bags
Video shows a Phoenix squad car deploying the tether, ensnaring the suspect’s rear tire and dragging the driver to a stop
Police say the 2021 Ford Interceptor Hybrid SUVs will save on fuel and repair costs
Gov. Phil Murphy also announced the state will use $10 million to help agencies buy automatic license plate recognition tech to combat the rise in auto thefts
Tidal wetlands are no match for SHERP’s five-foot-tall tires and water-rescue capabilities, police say
“It has been a game changer and a force multiplier,” said Birmingham Police Officer Rodarius Mauldin
The sheriff’s office praised good communication between multiple public safety agencies
Police say the page provides transparency without disclosing personal information
New Yorkers had a chance to get up close and personal with the NYPD’s first electric patrol car
The DedroneRapidResponse can be attached to a portable tower to provide security for large gatherings like sporting events and concerts