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BREAKING NEWS
The resignation followed an incident where the Jacksboro city manager suspected police officers of attempting to ‘set him up’ for a DUI arrest and called for an investigation
From immigration crackdowns to federal control of city police, President Trump’s first six months have reshaped law enforcement — are they helping officers do their jobs?
The order on bail threatens to withhold federal funding from cities and states that have eliminated or reduced the use of cash bail
NYPD
The suspect beat an Uber driver with a tire iron to steal his vehicle and struck an elderly woman with it, prompting the NYPD response that led to the officer being wounded
The suspects, wearing body armor, badges and ski masks, said they were serving a warrant before they shot through the door
Hayward Police officers used TASERs to subdue the man, who continued to resist as he was taken into custody
"[Recruit Officer Jon-Marques Psalms’s] dedication to the city will never be forgotten by his fellow recruit officers, our police department and a grateful city,” Mayor Daniel Lurie said
The Dallas Police Department announced the change on social media, sharing photos of its Love Field Airport Unit wearing the newly approved headgear
The Union Pacific PD and Los Angeles Port Police are collaborating with the LAPD in the investigation, helping link cargo thefts to the goods being sold at hardware stores
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
Edenton Police Department Chief said the remote-restraint devices are building trust in his community as they minimize harm to his officers and the residents they are paid to protect
One of the features Greeley Police Chief Adam Turk is most excited about with the real-time information center is the increased capacity for drones
The Ecuadorian National Traffic Commission selected Jenoptik for a 12 year project to make its roads safer
The new software for the Port Authority PD will “empower officers to stay connected and agile in dynamic operational environments,” Mark43 said
Tracy police deployed a BearCat Armored Recovery Vehicle and a drone to respond to a kidnapping where the victim was held at gunpoint by two individuals at a home
The Flock Safety LPR system, installed about a year ago in South Sioux City, has helped police track down 20 stolen vehicles and aided in 3 homicide investigations
“This Liberator HP [hearing protection headset] exclusive marks the beginning of our collaboration with Noveske,” said Timothy Drnec, VP of Marketing for Safariland. “By combining our expertise in protective equipment with Noveske’s renowned craftsmanship, we are able to offer our customers a modern take on range gear.”
Police department uses real-time data insights to enhance information flow between officers and decision makers
This collaboration will enhance public safety operations and modernize technology infrastructure within the nation’s busiest transportation hub
LiveOps integrates live streaming, two-way communications, fleet and evidence management into a single platform