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BREAKING NEWS
The New Jersey Civil Service Commission removed the last 10 questions from a 2019 sergeant exam, saying those questions unfairly lowered scores for Black and Hispanic officers
Investigators believe the plot was inspired by Islamic State extremism and are investigating whether those in custody were potentially radicalized online, sources told AP
The U.S. Navy master-at-arms pleaded not guilty to one count of murder and one count of gross vehicular manslaughter in the death La Mesa Officer Lauren Craven
The indictments say law enforcement officers provided armed escort services on multiple occasions to an FBI agent posing as a member of a Mexican drug cartel
“The Detroit [PD] requires its officers to represent themselves in a dignified and professional manner while attending court proceedings,” Police Chief Todd Bettison stated
Ex-Spartanburg County sheriff Chuck Wright admitted to conspiring to commit theft, conspiring to commit wire fraud and obtaining controlled substances through misrepresentation
Funding includes $625M for FIFA World Cup host cities and $500M for counter-UAS efforts through 2027 under a new federal law
A 2024 city audit suggested hiring more civilian Police Investigative Service officers; the PD pushed back, saying that PISOs can respond to only 6% of calls on their own
The suspect was killed after attacking a firefighter and posing a threat to others near a Wrightsville gas station, police said
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
It would be unwise for departments to enact a blanket prohibition on shooting from moving vehicles, or to micromanage these activities through policy
California Assembly Bill 931 seeks to establish a “necessity” standard for the legal use of deadly force by peace officers
The 2018 LODD numbers for the first half of the year show a 24 percent increase in murders of police officers over the first half of 2017
Cops will only be treated with respect by their communities if officers extend that same courtesy
The Seventh Circuit’s findings on an off-duty, officer-involved shooting are valuable and relevant to police officers in all jurisdictions
Justice Kennedy’s successor enters into what is expected to be a highly contentious and politically divisive confirmation battle
PRODUCT NEWS
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The left-hand specific fits are compatible with Glock 17 and Glock 19
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Team Rubicon will be featured in the first ‘Oakley In Service’ film, a new storytelling platform for Oakley Standard Issue dedicated to the selfless efforts of the service community, on and off-duty
Solution provides safety and law enforcement personnel access to stealth electric motorcycles, motorcycle charging and off-grid emergency power
Four major enhancements now available to all Siren users and implementers
The device permits simultaneous charging of light and spare battery for long work shifts