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BREAKING NEWS
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
NYPD
The petrified pup was rescued by officers from the NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit after a bystander called 911 to report a dog hit by a northbound 2 train
Sig Sauer has denied claims that the weapon is prone to unintentional discharge, citing the dismissal of multiple lawsuits surrounding the P320
The state will settle the lawsuit by Larry Orr, who accused a state police officer of violating his rights during a discredited investigation; Orr, in turn, agreed to give up the life ring
If the contract is approved by the city council, officers will earn nearly $120,000 in their first year on the job — an almost 13% raise from 2024 and nearly 40% over the previous seven years
A statement issued by Rep. Nancy Pelosi and other officials stated local LE could arrest federal agents who broke state laws; the DOJ called any such efforts “illegal and futile”
Video from the July 13 incident was released as Jimmy Alexander, Jessica Alexander, Taylor Hall and Adam Arnold received citations for meritorious achievement
Surveillance footage shows the suspect “practicing” hitting the Roseville PD cruiser before backing up, waiting several minutes for an officer to get in, and accelerating forward to ram it
Kansas City leaders believe this initiative will help workforce retention in the police and fire departments, and will help fill positions left open by retirees
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Always be prepared for questions about your agency’s traffic stop responses, policy and patrol officer training
Enhancing community safety through proactive communication planning
Mass shootings remind us of our shared vulnerability and that we will always be there for our communities
Think and consult before you prohibit or arrest
One of the trickiest parts of police public relations is understanding the gap between police culture and the world of the average citizen
Rising incidents of recruit injuries and deaths highlight need for training reforms
PRODUCT NEWS
Senior law enforcement early adopters appreciate DDF1’s unique value proposition
The orders encourage the FAA to expedite beyond visual line of sight operations while adding safeguards against terrorism, espionage and public safety threats
“When every second matters in an investigation, Magnet One, with the introduction of Magnet One Process and Mobile Case Stream, will provide game-changing capabilities that empower investigative teams to solve cases at the speed of crime,” said Braden Thomas, Chief Product & Research Officer at Magnet Forensics
The Drones for First Responders Act would also require drones to meet stricter “Rules of Origin” standards by 2030, ensuring key parts aren’t made in China
Medical Trauma Kits*
Rescue Essentials offers official kits and mass casualty tools to help organizations prepare for bleeding emergencies
“Our goal is to equip law enforcement agencies with the tools they need to improve road safety and effectively manage evolving traffic challenges,” said Sales Representative Craig Wright
“We are excited to participate in the Metro Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths Workshop and showcase our innovative solutions that help improve traffic safety and support law enforcement agencies in their important work,” said Sales Representative Bryan Edstrom
Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen offered the SFPD to lease a new building rent-free through Dec. 2026; his charity also made a $7 million donation to support equipment upgrades
AMP-1X helmet system was designed specifically for federal, state and municipal law enforcement
Deal expands Veritone’s public safety footprint with one of the nation’s largest sheriff’s departments