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BREAKING NEWS
At least four people have died and eight have been injured in the attack on a Grand Blanc Township Church of the Latter-day Saints congregation; the shooter was shot and killed by officers
In the memo, the FBI says criminals impersonating agents “damages trust” in the community and that the agency has an “opportunity” to better coordinate with their LE partners
The Houston-area officer sustained facial burns and a cut requiring 13 stitches after a suspect threw a metal coffee cup at him, the Department of Homeland Security stated
Columbus Police Officer Spencer Badger was fired in March 2025 for downloading and sharing body camera footage, allegedly without following proper public records procedures
“We will rip you off of your bike, tow it and provide you with free transport to our jail,” the Fall River Police Department said in a statement
The deal includes a 2% pay raise, gym access, workout time during shifts and performance evaluations aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability
AI assistant “Ava” handles a range of lower-priority issues for the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, such as noise complaints, minor traffic issues and potholes
As Chicago officers blocked in a suspect with two cruisers, the suspect began to accelerate forwards and ram both vehicles; as officers approached, he pinned one to a cruiser
Days after shooting a Jacksonville PD officer and her K-9 partner, Bobby Michael Dennis was found hiding in a wooded area and taken into custody using the officer’s handcuffs
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Never underestimate the risks that can be posed by individuals in wheelchairs
While world leaders debate and approve actions to reduce methane emissions and protect forests, public safety is already putting no-emission electric vehicles into service
NYPD has used 12-pound trigger pulls for several decades
Don’t let this be you
The notion of the least amount of force sounds nice, which makes it deceptively easy to believe – however, the concept is inherently flawed
Our columnists debate whether age is an effective measure of a candidate’s maturity
PRODUCT NEWS
The Oceanside Police Department, which already maintains a drone fleet, may use the $200K grant to fund a real time response center and a drones as first responders program
The company’s commitment to workplace excellence translates into better support for fleet managers nationwide
LexisNexis Protégé in Lexis+ AI delivers advanced capabilities that help legal professionals work collaboratively with AI, be more productive, and amplify their strategic impact
The ultimate tactical paintball marker
Launch of Law enforcement scheduling further expands First Due’s all-in-one public safety platform
Archuleta County police, sheriff, fire and emergency medical services agencies enhance collaboration and response capabilities with Oracle’s cloud-based Public Safety Suite
The grant, part of the SCAD SERVE Community Fund, will be used for public safety technology upgrades for the Savannah Police Department
The annual event hosts hundreds of customers from the public and private sectors, joining to advance their expertise in digital investigations
“By partnering with TRM Labs, we’re empowering investigators with the critical insights needed to address the growing complexity of crimes with blockchain related evidence,” said Braden Thomas, Chief Product & Innovation Officer at Magnet Forensics
Decatur PD Capt. Justin Lyon said the department uses Flock cameras to help them locate missing people, stolen vehicles and people subject to amber alerts