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BREAKING NEWS
The child had wandered through a fence and climbed into the pool before his parents reported him missing; a Fort Wayne officer found him and pulled him to safety
A charging document said the case centers around a money-laundering operation through an illegal gambling house run by suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez
Public safety leaders warn that the House-passed bill lacks critical support for upgrading outdated 911 systems, calling the omission a threat to emergency response and community safety
The West Palm Beach officers allegedly left two people trapped in their vehicle without rendering aid, reporting the crash or initiating a foot pursuit of the still-fleeing suspect
Superintendent Larry Snelling described Officer Krystal Rivera as “young, vibrant and a hard worker who was a valued member of her team”
“I believe he should have never went back on the street after Hickory Police Department charged him with those crimes,” Catawba County Sheriff Don Brown said
City officials cite budget strain and low recruitment as officer ranks fall far short of what’s needed to serve California’s capital
After being taken off life support, Bloomfield Officer Timothy Ontiveros’ family made the decision to ‘continue to help others’ through the donation, New Mexico Donor Services stated
Chicago officers heard the man threatening to stab them if they opened the door; when officers entered the unit and deployed TASERs, the man lunged at them with a knife
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Second Amendment auditors intentionally test police reactions. Here’s how officers can stay professional, protect rights and prevent encounters from escalating
PRODUCT NEWS
The academy works with the company’s training simulators to produce interactive lessons on topics such as use of force
The FATS 180LE features 180-degree high definition projection on three screens
Poly/wool technology elevates the company’s latest uniform line, offering functionality, comfort and durability
J.W. Speaker donated more than 50 LED headlights to the department’s fleet
Officers came into contact with what authorities believe was fentanyl when suspects tried to dispose of the substance by tossing it out of a window
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation agents and supervisors raised repeated concerns about expired body armor for more than a year
Attorney Mildred O’Linn said the court’s decision was “worth millions in governmental immunity to cities and counties”
The 3.2-ounce, 3-inch long camera sits in front of the trigger and activates video and audio as soon as an officer pulls the gun from the holster
The Bismarck officers currently carry handguns, which Stugelmeyer said won’t help if they need to shoot from a distance
DARTdrones awarded $300,000 in grants toward free drone training in the six months of Round One funding