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BREAKING NEWS
One of the suspects created a detailed plan to bomb five or more companies in the attack; two of the suspects had also planned a bombing attack on ICE agents for 2026
The U.S. Department of Education has also launched an investigation into the school’s security, looking into security reports, audits, dispatch and call logs and emergency notifications
Col. Christopher L. Paris will retire from his role with the Pennsylvania State Police early next month after accepting a position with the Federal Bureau of Investigation
NYPD
The Verrazano 10-13 Association aims to care for retired NYPD officers; scholarships were awarded to four students, all sponsored by association members
Video shows the suspect following closely behind a woman and pressing a gun to her back, apparently attempting to use her as a shield to flee from the officer
Major Kathryn Downey alleged that after she reported misconduct by another officer, that officer retaliated by accusing her of misconduct and spreading false rumors
“He pulled it out, pointed it right at my face and pulled it. The trigger just didn’t go off,” the Canton Police officer can be heard saying in body camera video
Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting, 29, was struck and killed in Tacoma while she was investigating a two-vehicle collision; one of two drivers who struck her fled the scene
A 5-foot former intel agent and her 6-foot-7 partner, a former Orioles baseball player, patrol with trust, humor and tactical teamwork
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
From predictive patrols to real-time misconduct alerts, here’s what Executive Order 14179 means for your department
From a compromised crime scene to controversial police conduct, the O.J. Simpson case offers a study on the pitfalls that can derail justice
Following a Ninth Circuit decision on use of force, one sheriff’s new policy has sparked debate over legal interpretation, responder safety and the future of crisis response models
From staffing shortages to public trust challenges, the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped law enforcement. Are agencies better prepared for the next pandemic?
A brutal ambush, a fallen deputy and a judge’s stunning ruling — police demand answers after two alleged cop killers are granted bond
President Trump’s decision to eliminate the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database (NLEAD) has reignited debate over police accountability. But data suggests the program may have fallen far short of its goal
PRODUCT NEWS
Find deals on duty gear, household supplies, electronic devices and more — but only for a limited time
The vehicle, donated to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office by Policing Lab, will drive pre-determined routes, act as a visual crime deterrent and display messages to the community
The Barrel Breacher attaches directly to an officer’s rifle; to deploy it, officers attach the breacher to their weapon, pull a ring to activate it and apply pressure to the door lock
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Featuring Brian Townsend, retired DEA agent and national fentanyl expert
TRULEO’s Analyst connects to existing systems, including budgets, policies, performance, RMS, CAD and BWC
Great Lakes region ECCs lead adoption of new protocol to guide dispatchers in handling suicidal callers
The conference will examine pressing issues confronting public-safety and justice organizations, from cybersecurity and artificial intelligence to evolving response strategies and digital transformation
New LED video wall brings focus and clarity to critical data and imagery