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BREAKING NEWS
Total crime is down 27% in 2025, with Syracuse PD officers walking beats and working alongside community intervention teams
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Emiliano Garduno Galvez, who authorities say is in the U.S. illegally, pleaded guilty Wednesday to possessing an unregistered destructive device and civil disorder
Cambridge Police Department officers attempted to speak with the suspect and to use TASERs before the suspect ran at one of the officers, prompting a fatal shooting
The Worcester City Council voted 8-2 on a resolution opposing any pursuit or consideration of a 287(g) agreement between the city and ICE
Greater Manchester Police said the assailant drove into worshippers, then began stabbing before officers fatally shot him
The department is planning to expand less-lethal options, bolster CIT certification and require targeted retraining after critical incidents
A dissenting judge warned the ruling could undermine road safety, saying, “People who traverse our Florida highways are entitled to share the roads with sober and safe drivers”
Monterey Park Police Officer Gardiel Solorio “was more than an officer — he was a son, a brother, a friend and a hero. His sacrifice continues to inspire all of us,” the department wrote
Garry Chapman, the son of Dog the Bounty Hunter, was terminated from the Priceville Police Department for allegedly violating pursuit procedures
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
This annual celebration of inclusivity is now exclusive of hundreds of gay officers who risk their lives daily and serve their communities with dignity and honor
Current threats dictate evolving response strategies
PRODUCT NEWS
Adds international network of law enforcement and intelligence professionals, meeting market need for managed safety and response, training, tactics, and American technology-driven professional services
Holt & McArdle Associates recognized for outstanding sales performance in the law enforcement market at SHOT Show 2025
Axon’s First Draft program uses AI to generate a draft report narrative using body camera audio, helping officers save about 23 minutes per police report
Real-time operations center deploys XtendPoint KVM-over-IP to improve incident response and collaboration
Modular, secure, and ASTM-certified barrier solution protects pedestrian zones and public spaces from unauthorized vehicle intrusions
“With our FedRAMP High Authorization, federal agencies can rely on Mark43 for premier security and mission-ready public safety technology,” Bob Hughes, Chief Executive Officer at Mark43
The Un‑carrier delivers the best price for first responder and military families vs. AT&T and Verizon
RapidDeploy is a cloud-native Next Generation 911 solution provider for public safety
“The earlier you get there with these drones, the more information you are getting ahead of time,” said Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jeremy Sanchez
Veritone’s AI solutions available on the DoD’s premiere AI procurement marketplace, accelerating access to investigative tools and supporting compliance with freedom of information requirements