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BREAKING NEWS
Deputies returned fire, killing the suspect after he shot and wounded one deputy while struggling on the ground
In a change from the powder blue uniforms currently in use, the agency said the swap will “reinforce professionalism, authority and familiarity”
Marysville Police Officer Osmar Rodarte was killed during a close-quarters shootout with a suspected drug dealer after he and another officer found the suspect holding a gun
The 17-year-old suspect told a dispatcher he had a 9mm handgun and would shoot at cops; when Aurora PD officers arrived, he approached them with his hand in his pocket
The threats against Durham Police Chief Patrice Andrews came amid backlash related to comments she made about conservative activist Charlie Kirk after his death
Wintergreen Police Officer Chris Wagner was murdered in June 2023; when he responded to violence at a remote cabin, Daniel Barmak shot him six times
Gov. Jeff Landry asked for up to 1,000 troops through fiscal year 2026 in a letter sent to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing “elevated crime rates” in key cities
Thomas Sanford was killed by police after driving his truck into a Church of the Latter-day Saints building, shooting multiple people and setting fire to the structure
Utah Valley University’s campus police, already a smaller-than-average force, didn’t fly a drone to monitor rooftops or coordinate with local law enforcement to secure the event
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
There is one very significant yet simple takeaway from this incident which requires our attention and consideration: shot doesn’t equal dead — the will to win is a potentially life-saving force
The manner in which the assault on the Inland Regional Center was carried out holds some hallmarks of attacks we have seen overseas such as in Paris and Mali last month, and Mumbai in 2008
Know that it can happen here — quite easily, in fact
When one cop is found out to be dirty, it besmirches the badge for the 99.99 percent of officers out there doing the right thing, at the right time, for the right reasons
Know that if you do the right thing, at the right time, for the right reasons, the criminal justice system should still favor you and your actions, despite hostile press and public sentiment
Work with your communities to educate them on their role in preventing (and responding to) active killer incidents — and review your own training to ensure you are confident in your response plan
PRODUCT NEWS
“This new and novel approach in criminal justice education will no doubt be a catalyst for the rest of the nation,” said said David Brown, former Dallas Police Chief and Chicago Police Superintendent
AgencyConnect provides a single repository across state certifying authorities, training academies, and local agencies to simplify reporting and provide a comprehensive, real-time view of first responder training and qualifications
Facility accelerates production of kiosks from a six-week to a three-day process
No-cost information session guides agencies through the process of securing grant funds for critical radiation detection equipment
The partnership enables call streaming to provide first responders with comprehensive information about emergencies before they arrive on scene
The bulk of the budget — specifically, $534 million — will fund network enhancements, including anticipated investments to expand coverage on FirstNet
This partnership provides vital technology to streamline training management and enterprise training logistics for one of the world’s largest law enforcement organizations
Firm assesses analog conventional system used by the university’s police department in project’s first phase to determine performance issues concerning coverage and interoperability
Survey highlights unstructured data as a key challenge, with data analytics and AI emerging as a strategic long-term investment priority for law enforcement agencies
See the new 4-door version of the G3 June 24-27 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center in Oklahoma City