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BREAKING NEWS
After driving at high speeds and the wrong way down a freeway ramp, the man fled on foot; he reached into a bag when an officer confronted him, leading to the shooting
The deployments will include expanded patrols in Los Angeles, San Diego and the San Francisco Bay Area to target crimes such as auto theft and drug trafficking
Following a chaotic pursuit, the Aurora officers deployed pepper balls into the suspect vehicle to coax the man out
Twenty years after the devestating storm, law enforcement leaders recall the chaos, compassion and courage that defined their response
Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Flanagan entered a plea of “nolo contendere” to the misdemeanor charge; she also received a 6-month suspension from her position
FBI Director Kash Patel said the attack was motivated by hate, citing the shooter’s statements against multiple religions and calls for violence against President Donald Trump
Two firefighters, who were in the country illegally, were detained during an ID check at the Bear Gulch Fire after BLM terminated contracts with their employers
After the suspect gained control of the Massachusetts State Police trooper’s TASER and deployed it against him, an off-duty Boston Police officer helped take the man into custody
BWC: Suspect waves machete in traffic, hits LAPD cruisers, then charges at officers before fatal OIS
Officers fatally shot the man after he waved the machete at bystanders, fled the scene in an erratic pursuit and charged at cops with the blade
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The recent incident involving the unlawful arrest of a Utah nurse underscores the importance of legal updates and in-service training
Viral photos of two cops napping in their cruiser offer reminders of the officer safety issues stemming from the fatal fatigue of shift work
The allegation reminds us that there have been some pretty egregious examples of mistreatment of women in law enforcement
Too many cops are killed during vehicle pursuits and their deaths should be considered murder, not the outcome of an inherent risk in a dangerous profession
Middletown, Ohio, is considering a controversial proposal to limit the number of times a person who overdoses on opioids can receive naloxone from first responders
According to the Los Angeles County Probation Department, transit fare evasion is the number one cause of juvenile citations in LA County
PRODUCT NEWS
Department of Homeland Security certification recognizes the emergency management technology’s ability to prevent, detect, or deter acts of terrorism
Education
The University of Virginia is hosting a panel discussion on October 3 to dive deep into the modern issues facing those dedicated to serving the community at large
Hims & Hers provides increased access to safe and affordable weight loss treatment at up to a 50% discount to help the heroes in their communities with their health and wellness
Designed as an all-season boot with a more traditional uniform look, the Trooper GTX Side Zip appeals to patrol officers, state troopers, K9 handlers, deputy sheriffs, tactical officers, park rangers or anyone who just wants a tactical look to wear on or off the job
Oxnard police used the robots to help pinpoint the man’s location in the rescue, the Ventura County Fire Department said in a post to X
“Our business owners and workers should not have to live in fear that these crimes will come to their doorstep,” Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, the bill’s author, stated
City of Santa Monica transitions to Versaterm’s cloud-based Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system and Record Management System (RMS), which enhance modern emergency response and data management while mitigating technology debt
The system allows officers to deploy the grappler before a pursuit escalates, particularly in cases involving burglary suspects or stolen vehicles
“This enhanced situational awareness can improve decision-making, response times and overall officer safety,” LAPD Deputy Chief John McMahon stated
Shaping the future of drone technology with advanced AI for autonomy and swarming