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“Hundreds of disassembled LEGO minifigures were found with bodies separated from heads, which were neatly organized by facial expression,” Santa Rosa Police investigators said
In 2025, at least four states have considered laws aimed at expanding penalties for treet takeovers; proposed measures included higher fines, vehicle seizures and jail or prison time
After unsuccessful attempts, the pursuing Pierce County deputies were able to PIT the truck, causing it to crash off the road; they then rescued two occupants and took them into custody
Charges were dismissed against Benjamin Plank, accused of ambushing and murdering Oklahoma County Deputy Bobby Swartz in 2022, due to mental incompetence
Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Brashears died following an early-morning crash involving horses on the roadway
“We’ve been well aware of what we can and cannot do,” Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis said. “But they’re trying to intimidate us ... into not cooperating with the federal government.”
DHS pointed blame at the Hanover Park Police Department for hiring Radule Bojovic, accused of overstaying his visa; the agency said that Bojovic held federal work authorization
Trooper Nicholas Cayton was aiding the driver of a disabled semi-truck; he was in his patrol car with the emergency lights activated when another semi-truck struck him from behind
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The Las Vegas shooting and response are reminders that public safety needs to stick with and execute our plan, not create a new one
If you are working an event where nobody is taking the possibility of violence seriously, don’t let their attitude change your level of awareness and preparation
The complex, carefully coordinated attacks of 9/11 have been replaced with a new kind of violence that is significantly harder to detect
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
PRODUCT NEWS
“With so many important and unique features, it’s important to mention the remarkable resilience i-PRO and Arbitrator products have demonstrated in the field,” said David O’Connor, Director, i-PRO Public Safety Product Management
Hero’s Pride unveils Edge: the revolutionary injection molded duty gear holders for modern law enforcement, offering innovative features and designed to streamline duty-belt-to-MOLLE transition for officers and agencies worldwide
Multi-fuel model delivers 1,500 lumens, features front-loading batteries
VCJC is responsible for establishing rules, policies, regulations, and standards for the certification and training of criminal justice personnel in Vermont
New laptop offers productivity, reliability and security for professional use across the enterprise
Following widespread flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, restoring communications for first responders and civilians is a high priority
World’s largest patch manufacturer adds expertise of the leading producer of emblems for first responders
OMADA Group and BRINC announce a strategic partnership to redefine water rescue operations using drones to deploy emergency flotation devices
The Flock cameras allow for real-time crime analysis, improved resource allocation and enhanced officer safety
Partnership expands reach of Veritone’s iDEMS solution across the Midwest