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BREAKING NEWS
Miami Beach Police officers spent several minutes de-escalating the situation before the suspect headbutted one officer, requiring stitches
A man escorted out of Loretto Hospital stole an idle ambulance, triggering a police pursuit that included gunfire and ended in multiple crashes and several injuries
The initiative now welcomes retired CBP officers and Border Patrol agents with full pay and pension, aiming to boost leadership and operational capacity
House Bill 1597 creates a misdemeanor for bystanders who fail to back off at least 25 feet when ordered to do so by a first responder performing their duty
The Vallejo Police Department has been critically understaffed for years, causing the city to declare the emergency in 2023
The federal judge found that though the president is entitled to “great deference” on whether to call up the Guard, he did not establish that there was danger of rebellion
A suspect fled into a home after he was caught with a stolen pickup truck; Indian River County SWAT officers took the man into custody after he fell through the ceiling
“If I’m reading this right, is he actually riding a real bull?” Alliance Officer Ronald Hook asked the dispatcher
Seven Albuquerque PD Academy instructors were removed from their positions after they punished a cadet who had connections with department leadership for lying
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The first armed responders to arrive at the shooting were three off-duty officers, a reminder that it’s crucial to carry your firearm off duty
These shootings show just how difficult it can be for law enforcement to stop a highly mobile killer
Some politicians, national media, plaintiffs’ attorneys and anti-law enforcement activists are mischaracterizing AB 392 as a major re-writing of the law on use of force
While AB 392 emphasizes the importance of establishing clear use-of-force policies in California, there is not universal access to the necessary training to achieve those standards
We can learn a lot from the magnificent combination of tactics and courage shown by the Philly officers who brought a dynamic sudden assault to a successful conclusion
Can officers avoid contacting the suspected person if they believe the caller was acting out of their own bias toward someone’s appearance?
PRODUCT NEWS
The Hempstead PD leverages its current tech ecosystem for an easier path to drone-based emergency responses
Groundbreaking NIJ Level III design delivers top protection in a lightweight package
Enterprise agreement underscores TRULEO’s commitment to privacy and ethical practices
The system quickly aggregates and analyzes data from multiple internal sources
Visit Booth 75507 in Caesars Forum for hands-on demonstrations of the V-XR Extended Reality Training Headset, V-XR Scenarios, the V-300 Immersive Use of Force Simulator and more
Visit 5.11 during SHOT Show in Caesars Forum at booth #72448
Dyneema HB330 and Dyneema HB332 hard ballistic materials provides a comprehensive solution for advanced personal protection
Use disposable battery or rechargeable battery pack; feature red or green laser
After the dog fell through the ice, the owner tried to rescue it before also falling through
Lexipol, the leading provider of solutions that enhance performance excellence in public safety, will be marking the third annual First Responder Wellness Week March 24-28, 2025