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BREAKING NEWS
“These individuals’ behavior was completely destructive, dangerous and against the law,” Gov. Maura Healey said
The GBI charged former Braselton chief Michael Steffman with stalking, harassing communications, misuse of automated LPR systems and violating his oath
The woman, suspected of shoplifting, ignored officers’ instructions to exit her vehicle and began to drive forward toward a Blendon Township officer standing in front of the vehicle
Portland PD officers were pursuing a man who fired a shot as they approached; after using a cruiser to disarm him, they tased him and took him into custody
Indian River Deputy Terri Mashkow was shot and killed during an eviction notice service; two other people, a deputy and a locksmith on scene for the eviction, were injured
NYPD
The Bad-Co Ballout gang was responsible for at least 13 shootings dating back to 2021, including the three homicides
Cases remain ongoing against others also charged in the attack, which left an Alvarado Police Department officer wounded in the neck
NYPD
If passed, the Didarul Islam Police Recruitment Act will give a pension boost to cops who first served in other city agencies before going into the Police Academy
About 25% of LVMPD positions are paid for by the tax, which was set to expire in 2027; the Clark County Coummission and the Las Vegas City Council voted to extend it until 2057
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Sanctity of the home unites conservative and liberal justices – again
Unexpected events remind us that what makes fireworks fun also makes them dangerous
Decision unites Courts’ conservatives and liberals
A look at some of the reforms police agencies and cities have implemented
Police1 columnists reflect on their analysis of 2020’s civil unrest and calls for police reform and share their thoughts on where policing is now
As many experts predicted, we have seen a rise in violent crime accompanied by an increase in officer retirements and resignations
PRODUCT NEWS
AeroFit’s new fit testing device provides silent operation, interactive guidance, automated verification and smart respirator pairing
Designed for real-world DFR training, testing and collaboration, FLI Town will provide a secure, vendor-agnostic environment
U.S. Government efficiency initiatives unlock opportunities for WRAP to lead public safety tech consolidation, deliver cost savings and reform training solutions
Miami Beach PD’s Real Time Intelligence Center will integrate drones, 850 cameras and AI-driven analytics to improve situational awareness
We are excited by what’s to come for each of these companies as well as the value we believe a spin-off will create for our employees, customers, and shareholders,” says Ola Rollén, Chairman of the Board for Hexagon
Leading data intelligence platform expands public safety business and commercial use cases to help organizations unlock, own, and activate their data
Magnet Forensics named Best Cybersecurity Company of 2025
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Drone footage provided a bird’s-eye view of the search area, allowing officers on the ground to use the drone’s imaging to pinpoint the suspect’s location, video shows
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