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BREAKING NEWS
Video taken by witnesses showed several Haverhill officers holding a man face down, although it was not clear how long he was restrained or when he became unresponsive
The court ruled that Lexington’s ban contradicted a state law that sets out specific circumstances in which no-knock warrants are allowed
Northern York County Regional Police Detective Sgt. Cody Becker, Detective Mark Baker and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser were shot and killed as they entered the door of a residence
Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby credited a retired detective and the suspect’s family for facilitating a peaceful surrender after a 33-hour manhunt for Tyler Robinson
The man who killed Lorain PD Officer Phillip Wagner and wounded Officers Peter Gale and Brent Payne was acting alone and had brought a stockpile of weapons
Video shows a truck stopped in a crosswalk before the tires squeal, filling the intersection with smoke; the truck lurched forward as Bradenton PD officers moved out of the way
Discussion to focus on workforce pipelines, community trust and organizational culture
A Haynes Life Flight helicopter was approaching a landing zone in Autauga County when bullets struck the right-side window, Sheriff Mark Harrell said
Alder Marin-Sotelo pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison without parole for shooting Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd three times in the back of the head
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The rapid movement of the killer from one scene to the next made the attacks incredibly disorienting and highly complicated the police response
Law enforcement leaders may feel the need to speak out when inflammatory statements are made against police – here are some things to remember
The LEOSA Reform Act would expand where current and retired officers can carry a concealed firearm
Planning and prevention define responses to high-profile officer-involved incidents
Jim and Doug explore reasons why the reporting of hate crimes is seemingly on the rise
While it is important to participate in national crime reporting through UCR-NIBRS, the real crime picture in any community must be drawn locally
PRODUCT NEWS
“Ava” is designed specifically for emergency dispatch centers, including routing calls appropriately and collecting information for public safety resources to be dispatched
Partnership allows public agencies to access Collective Data’s software
For Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, a small rural agency with limited resources, the new simulator fills critical training gaps
A phone company has developed Daisy, an “AI granny,” to waste phone scammers’ time, and Devon and Cornwall Police are testing a system designed to detect DUI drivers
Ford’s latest SUV delivers towing strength, tactical tools and a redesigned interior for situational awareness
“We have to make sure that our officers are well — mentally and physically — so that we are putting the best possible product out into the community,” Commissioner Larry Snelling said
The advanced mobile command unit, sold through Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, empowers law enforcement operations with state-of-the-art technology and versatility
National survey shows strong support for AI adoption and a growing demand for cloud-native, data-driven, integrated mobile systems to improve efficiency and outcomes
4G/5G drone-in-a-box solution, powered by AI-enabled software, to help first responder agencies and industries keep communities and workers safer
The Haverhill PD is receiving $34,493 to continue equipping its police force with less lethal weapons, while the Lawrence PD was awarded $37,617 to purchase a new marked vehicle