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BREAKING NEWS
The Dade County Sheriff’s Office said the K-9 was left in a vehicle with a malfunctioning air conditioner while temps were above 100 degrees, prompting changes to K-9 policies
The threats against Durham Police Chief Patrice Andrews came amid backlash related to comments she made about conservative activist Charlie Kirk after his death
Wintergreen Police Officer Chris Wagner was murdered in June 2023; when he responded to violence at a remote cabin, Daniel Barmak shot him six times
Gov. Jeff Landry asked for up to 1,000 troops through fiscal year 2026 in a letter sent to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing “elevated crime rates” in key cities
Thomas Sanford was killed by police after driving his truck into a Church of the Latter-day Saints building, shooting multiple people and setting fire to the structure
Utah Valley University’s campus police, already a smaller-than-average force, didn’t fly a drone to monitor rooftops or coordinate with local law enforcement to secure the event
Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Master Deputy Tamara Tuitt-Bartlett was shot and killed by her boyfriend; her son, also wounded, escaped and sought aid
Dash camera footage shows an officer attempting to take four vehicle theft suspects into custody; as he worked to get one suspect on the ground, another opened fire
Launched in 2012, the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Medical Unit has grown from four to 14 cross-trained deputies
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Jim and Doug discuss what we know so far, and what the tragedy means for the future
The active shooter attack in Las Vegas is a turning point for how law enforcement must view the protection of large crowds of people in enclosed spaces
The Las Vegas gunman adapted a new template for active killers
The Las Vegas shooting and response are reminders that public safety needs to stick with and execute our plan, not create a new one
If you are working an event where nobody is taking the possibility of violence seriously, don’t let their attitude change your level of awareness and preparation
The complex, carefully coordinated attacks of 9/11 have been replaced with a new kind of violence that is significantly harder to detect
PRODUCT NEWS
Officers engaged in a diverse range of courses to enhance real-world tactical skills
LASD and LAPD will use real time crime centers to give officers instant access to information, helping them stop crimes in progress and enhance public safety
Dedrone’s smart airspace security technology integrates with Axon’s public safety platform
“With so many important and unique features, it’s important to mention the remarkable resilience i-PRO and Arbitrator products have demonstrated in the field,” said David O’Connor, Director, i-PRO Public Safety Product Management
Hero’s Pride unveils Edge: the revolutionary injection molded duty gear holders for modern law enforcement, offering innovative features and designed to streamline duty-belt-to-MOLLE transition for officers and agencies worldwide
Multi-fuel model delivers 1,500 lumens, features front-loading batteries
VCJC is responsible for establishing rules, policies, regulations, and standards for the certification and training of criminal justice personnel in Vermont
New laptop offers productivity, reliability and security for professional use across the enterprise
Following widespread flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, restoring communications for first responders and civilians is a high priority
World’s largest patch manufacturer adds expertise of the leading producer of emblems for first responders