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BREAKING NEWS
Downey Police Department officers pursued the ambulance and took the suspect into custody
Detective Didarul Islam was killed when a gunman, targeting NFL headquarters, opened fire inside a building where he was working an overtime security detail
The suspect, wanted for wounding a Jacksonville police officer and K-9, has been added to the Texas 10 Most Wanted list
The Slidell officer hitched a ride with a bystander, who followed the suspect as she got in a vehicle to flee; the cop relayed information to colleagues, who arrested the suspects
The city of Charlotte announced Estella Patterson will become the next police chief; she worked with CMPD for 25 years before serving as Raleigh police chief from 2021-2025
A fire chief, police officer and race volunteer were killed in two separate incidents at the Hartshorne H-Town Throwdown
The suspect was driving on the wrong side of the road when he nearly crashed into a Port St. Lucie police sergeant returning home from his shift
The LAPD worked to disperse street takeovers and crowds after the Dodgers’ World Series Game Seven win over the Toronto Blue Jays
Video shows the NYPD officers instructing the suspect to drop the gun he was holding multiple times before he raised and pointed it at the lieutenant
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A look at some of the reforms police agencies and cities have implemented
Police1 columnists reflect on their analysis of 2020’s civil unrest and calls for police reform and share their thoughts on where policing is now
As many experts predicted, we have seen a rise in violent crime accompanied by an increase in officer retirements and resignations
This annual celebration of inclusivity is now exclusive of hundreds of gay officers who risk their lives daily and serve their communities with dignity and honor
Current threats dictate evolving response strategies
PRODUCT NEWS
How is your department using mobile printers?
Ashland and Bayfield counties pool resources in the state’s first county-to-county consolidation, keeping pace with 911 service evolution and improving emergency-response delivery
Report provides insights into what’s happening today in the public-safety sector and why
The five-year contract with BRINC Drones Inc. will equip the Newport Beach Police Department with seven drones, including one specialized for SWAT and crisis response
Northern California PD deploys proactive AI gun detection technology to reduce crime and improve police response times
The students will use TRULEO to generate police reports through both voice and text inputs
Norfolk police say automated license plate readers contributed to a 40% drop in stolen vehicle reports
New technology is transforming emergency response with text, video and AI-powered translation, but uneven adoption leaves millions without access to lifesaving 911 upgrades
T-Mobile doubles down on support for first responders with major ecosystem partnerships like Samsung, individual benefits and a $2M+ scholarship fund for children of fallen first responders
“This certification is a testament to our team’s dedication and the strong culture we’ve built together,” said Ashley Burnsed, President of Blue Force Gear