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BREAKING NEWS
The man, who allegedly shot his brother, was killed when officers returned fire; a Jackson Police sergeant who was shot during the incident is expected to recover
After Albuquerque Police K-9 Rebel wrestled a suspect to the ground, the suspect grabbed him by the neck in an attempt to use him as a shield before pointing a gun at officers
Bernie Police Lt. Eddie Mays was handcuffing a domestic violence suspect who was resisting arrest when he suffered a medical emergency
If approved, the bill would require all law enforcement officials to show their faces and be identifiable by their uniform, which should carry their name or other identifier
LVMPD said the SWAT vehicle offers “greater protection” by using its shields and attachments to support law enforcement missions
“In the police department, we do ride-alongs. Does fire do sleepovers?”
The Fairview and Mount Pleasant PDs will join to become the North Valley Police Department; the new department will operate within the existing budgets of both cities
A woman told Salt Lake City dispatchers that her ex-husband had threatened to kill her and said he would set himself on fire
“To our law enforcement officers: thank you for your courage, your service and your professionalism,” Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz stated
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 TASER Bolt 2 is the latest product in Axon’s TASER Self-Defense division
The mount will work for any steel target system that uses a 2x4 wooden post
Axon helped develop the tech and will be incorporating it into its virtual reality training program
The upgraded platform can hold up to four officers and can reach as high as three stories
Effective at up to 150 feet, the carbine can be used for daily patrol and tactical situations
The #301 Vehicle Dual Seat Back Locking RMP Package is $2,000 fully assembled
The Taker B52 is a retrofittable, front-mounted 2,000 lumen LED light for ballistic shields
The two companies will provide simulation training systems and live-fire shooting ranges
QuikTurn 360 and QuikTurn 90 Turning Target Systems can be configured to enhance the live-fire training experience
A six-month pilot program will focus on the costs and benefits of using the technology in federal law enforcement