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BREAKING NEWS
Findlay Police Department officers were speaking with three juveniles after being called to respond to an underage drinking call when an armed 17-year-old got up and fled
The man, suspected of threatening store cashiers and stealing merchandise, ignored commands to drop the weapon and ran toward the officer with the machete raised
Spartanburg County council members stated the decision was to ensure the next sheriff would be pursuing the role out of a desire to serve, not because of the monetary benefits
The suspect fled a restricted zone near an anti-ICE protest before crashing in South L.A. and trying to escape on foot
The fires were set in a lot about two blocks from the 83rd Precinct; several marked cruisers, as well as unmarked vehicles, were destroyed
Charleston County Master Deputy Alexander McKinnon was shopping when a man attempted a jewelry theft; McKinnon detained the man when the man threatened to have him shot
The chase went on for an hour and 12 minutes before the excavator got stuck; the driver tried to run, but was followed by a drone until a K-9 and handler caught up
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association and the Public Safety Athletic Trainers Society convened the discussion in response to the deaths of 29 recruits over the last decade
The initiative will distribute 1,000 packs of Brewers-themed trading cards to 30 law enforcement departments statewide to be shared with children in their communities
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
Axon’s AI-powered ALPR delivers up to 8x or more the plate reads for the same price as traditional systems, according to the company
A Lenco FireCat is being credited with helping put out flames when it was too dangerous for firefighters to approach using traditional means
Afterward, the man thanked the officers: “I’m glad that whatever you just did, you did”
FN says the new model has improved service life and accuracy
A system overhaul will encrypt the frequencies used by nine city departments, preventing monitoring of the transmissions
The memo directed law enforcement officials to develop policies in the next 30 days that govern the use of such cameras
As part of the “ROG the Dog” animal-assisted therapy initiative, 30+ dogs will be stationed across the country to deploy following emergencies
The Swift Shield Compact is foldable, weighs less than 5 lbs. and is 3/8ths of an inch thick
The device can direct sounds and messages up to 800 feet away while maintaining a safe decibel level, according to the company
The university characterized the move as an effort for officers “to be more transparent and accountable with the communities they serve”