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BREAKING NEWS
Former Fairfax County Sgt. Wesley Shifflett was convicted of reckless handling of a firearm, but a departmental review found his use of deadly force justified
So far in 2024, 1,975 officers have been assaulted, compared to 1,763 at this time last year; officer assaults have risen 60% since 2019
The suspect fled erratically until his vehicle was brought to a stop by a PIT maneuver; he fled on foot, but was quickly apprehended by Texas DPS officers
The suspect allegedly banged on the window of a Port Authority police cruiser before climbing in and trying to drive away; the officer was injured as he prevented the theft
“If you’re asking me right now, I probably did have deputies that prevented the third assassination attempt,” Riverside County sheriff Chad Bianco said
A Portland Police Bureau spokesperson said that the drugs were fentanyl and meth; court records say the amount was over 10 grams
Proposition 128 and Proposition 130 were put forth by Advance Colorado as a way to crack down on crime
Mental Health
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that Jersey City will participate in the ARRIVE Together program, an initiative designed to prevent the use of deadly force
The officer discovered the fentanyl, worth an estimated $500,000, hidden inside the packages of carne asada
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Minneapolis offers a warning for law enforcement leaders as political conflict undermines coordination and officer safety
Why speed, clarity and language matter when false ICE activity claims go viral
Public reaction has been swift, but the incident will be assessed under federal use-of-force standards, vehicle threat analysis and Supreme Court precedent — not political pressure or hindsight
A veteran officer’s perspective on perception, movement and survival when a vehicle accelerates toward police
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Law enforcement from both departments has trained extensively on the equipment and share responsibilities
Earplugs resist movement from a firearm’s recoil, provide comfort on the run
There may not be a ‘right way’ but I can promise you there are many wrong ways. Here are 10 of the most common mistakes
Turn your cell phone into your own safety and personal tracking device
Offers improved light transference and multi-coated HD optics boost contrast and clarity
Offers a continued, consistent sight picture for the shooter
Five Calif. men sued the Obama administration Thursday over an information-sharing program designed to help flag potential terrorist activity
IoE provides connectivity and innovations never seen before
How people, data, processes and things help public safety increase operational efficiency
One or two cameras can be mounted on gun barrels, rod grips, and bow components