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BREAKING NEWS
“I’m about to do something just cause that’s who I am, bro,” the suspect told the Lima Police officer before shooting and wounding him
The taxi can be seen in video turning left as it approached an intersection blocked by multiple police cruisers, passing by a suspect being held at gunpoint after a pursuit
“Given that ... he remains authorized to work by the federal government, the Hanover Park Police Department determined that he may return to work,” a news release stated
The suspect, who immediately met Port St. Lucie officers with gunfire upon their arrival, was shot and killed by return fire as he tried to shoot officers taking cover behind a cruiser
Former Antioch Officer Devon Wenger was convicted in one case of distributing steroids to colleagues and obstruction of justice; he was also found guilty of conspiring against rights
Jefferson County Deputy John C. Stahl was severely injured in a rollover crash on June 7, 2004; he was a U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran who served the department for 15 years
Marvin Morales, accused of fatally stabbing his son, was shot by officers after a pursuit ended with spike strips and a crash on I-5
Wellness
Texas PD emphasizes officer wellness after cop involved in 4 separate OIS incidents within 15 months
The Austin Police Department praised the officer’s resilience and highlighted department initiatives aimed at helping officers deal with traumatic incidents
Wellness
Senate Bill 7 clarifies that after two years of service, officers and firefighters with lung disease are legally presumed to have suffered duty-related exposure
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
“Landmark case [could] change the landscape of public safety for future generations.”
Musk is a living lesson in leadership, risk-taking and change. Can police leaders learn anything here?
More police officers recently lost their lives because of a knowing disregard for our collectively agreed-upon firearm safety measures
Whether you are a rookie or a chief, be a good citizen and take the ticket
In a surprise move, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors recently voted to allow San Francisco PD to deploy robots equipped to deliver lethal force
Argument pits First Amendment rights against Fourth Amendment reasonableness
PRODUCT NEWS
“This is going to help us deliver effective and efficient public safety but it’s going to also make conditions better for our [LEOs],” said Birmingham City Council President Darrell O’Quinn
Innovative high-visibility vest created by a veteran officer is being elevated by a legacy uniform brand and aims to redefine safety standards nationwide
Each October, for every pink badge sold, Smith & Warren donates 10% of the proceeds to NBCF
Cloud-based suite accelerates dispatch for 22 agencies across Alaska’s rugged interior
The interoperability with Mark43 RMS will enable Ruidoso officers to access call information and complete reports directly from the field
Princeton Tec is offering discounts on its tactical collection of lighting products
Assist Chat offers purpose-built security and guardrails for public safety agencies to make AI queries of their data
Adoption of AI technology reflects a broader shift in law enforcement toward responsible innovation
The deployment of 40 body cameras will equip every officer in the department
