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BREAKING NEWS
The San Mateo County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association claims officials altered internal affairs procedures and interfered with the union president’s ability to represent members
Alexandria Police Officer Whitney Buerger, once saved by an AED herself, delivered a shock that revived a man in cardiac arrest
Clinton Township Officers released video footage shot from above the suspect’s car, which showed he was in the vehicle before police swooped in to arrest the surprised defendant
When asked if President Trump had plans to aid in local and state LE staffing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reiterated Trump’s successes in ICE recruitment
The deployments will include expanded patrols in Los Angeles, San Diego and the San Francisco Bay Area to target crimes such as auto theft and drug trafficking
Following a chaotic pursuit, the Aurora officers deployed pepper balls into the suspect vehicle to coax the man out
Twenty years after the devestating storm, law enforcement leaders recall the chaos, compassion and courage that defined their response
Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Flanagan entered a plea of “nolo contendere” to the misdemeanor charge; she also received a 6-month suspension from her position
FBI Director Kash Patel said the attack was motivated by hate, citing the shooter’s statements against multiple religions and calls for violence against President Donald Trump
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
A Wall Street Journal report points to rising police killings in rural America — but the data, context and lived experience tell a far more complicated story
PRODUCT NEWS
TrueAllele forensic software products help law enforcement agencies solve crimes and identify people
TrueAllele’s analysis accurately resolved the mixed DNA evidence. By unmixing DNA mixtures, TrueAllele provided investigators with crucial insights that traditional methods could not.
The Walther Arms, Inc. and Hornady Security consumer promotion runs through April 30
The NRA World Shooting Championship is an annual event comprising of various courses spanning the shooting sports disciplines, along with the opportunity for competitors to win $250,000 in cash and prizes; all firearms, ammunition, optics, and equipment were supplied by the NRA, Walther and additional industry sponsors
Mike Coyne said he’s helped more than 50 families since last year with his drone service
Anaheim police said the Tesla Model Y was selected for its advanced features, such as rapid acceleration, storage capacity and low maintenance requirements
By gathering and analyzing data from CCTV cameras and emergency calls, the center boosts situational awareness, aids rapid decision-making and enhances crime prevention and response
OLI’s Railroad Investigation and Safety Course for law enforcement now POST-Certified in 40 States Including D.C.
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Safariland to recognize three officers for their unwavering commitment to protecting their communities