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BREAKING NEWS
The West Memphis Police Department cited sexual misconduct allegations and prior complaints as key factors in the decision
Garry Chapman, the son of Dog the Bounty Hunter, was terminated from the Priceville Police Department for allegedly violating pursuit procedures
The mobile unit, a former police bus nicknamed “Lucy,” has been retrofitted with three washers and three dryers
The officer claimed department leaders retaliated against him after he tried to assist a recruit who believed she was the victim of discrimination
The $187 million in planned cuts implemented by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem include a $100 million cut to the NYPD and a $15 million cut from the FDNY
According to a contingency plan released by the DHS, more than 93% of ICE’s workforce, 19,626 out of 21,028 employees, are exempt from furloughs
Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Craig Gaines died two weeks after being accidentally struck by a player while providing security at a Florida Atlantic University football game
The Barrel Breacher attaches directly to an officer’s rifle; to deploy it, officers attach the breacher to their weapon, pull a ring to activate it and apply pressure to the door lock
The DOJ cited a federal investigation finding that only two of 8,000 permit applications were approved; the LASD attributed delays to a backlog inherited by the current administration
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Investing, in your mind, health or a hobby, can compound the benefit of a bonus on you, your family and others
Following the deployment of a robotic K-9 in February 2021, public backlash led the NYPD to send ‘Digidog’ back to the doghouse
The early days of the Biden presidency do not portend good times for American law enforcement
Veteran LEOs discuss the impact the George Floyd case and the Chauvin verdict will have on law enforcement
Calls to reform, reimagine or disband the police can be seen as existential threats, but are opportunities for change that can work to the advantage of law enforcement
The jury’s decision to find Chauvin guilty may strengthen the calls for police reform that have been widespread since Floyd’s death
PRODUCT NEWS
Industry-leading cloud-native computer-aided dispatch system will enhance emergency response for 3.2 million residents across San Diego County
Lt. Shane Chadwick stated the drones will be deployed for various tasks, including monitoring minor disturbances, aiding active crime scenes and providing visual support for firefighters
This premier event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals to explore innovation and the latest cutting-edge products available to law enforcement
Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputies found a vehicle with unconscious occupants carrying drug paraphernalia; when they awoke, they sped away, leading to the pursuit
With this authorization, Magnet Forensics solutions, Magnet One and Magnet Review, can process unclassified federal information — a major benefit for federal digital investigations
Lifesaving LED-lit safety vest aims to reduce struck-by incidents and protect first responders in low-light environments
Flock Nova unifies law enforcement data, while FreeForm enhances vehicle searches with AI-powered plain-language queries
Centerline AI integrates across public safety systems to streamline workflows with automation and CJIS-compliant security
Unveils Exterro remote mobile discovery solution to enable legal, e-discovery and forensic teams to remotely collect and review mobile phone data without an agent
Designed for comfort and durability, FlexShield offers a lightweight, uniform-friendly alternative to metal badges—ideal for polos, MOLLE gear, and vests.