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BREAKING NEWS
The man fled a traffic stop, drove through two red lights and smashed into the passenger side of Hartford Police Officer Robert “Bobby” Garten’s cruiser
Trump administration officials say this practice is needed to safeguard ICE officers and their families from being harassed or threatened in public and online
“Your skills, your experience, and your courage have never been more essential. Together, we must defend the homeland,” DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stated
Shane Tamura, 27, fatally shot three people in the building lobby before taking an elevator to the 33rd floor, killing a fourth victim and then ending his own life
Video shows a Seagoille officer attempting to tase the suspect before getting into a brief physical altercation with him; the man then fled, climbing into a cruiser
ICE arrested Old Orchard Beach PD reserve Officer Jon Luke Evans on July 25; the agency said Evans overstayed his visa and unlawfully attempted to purchase a firearm
The suspect doused Lee Vogler in flammable liquid before igniting him in what appears to be a personal dispute, Danville Police said
Eligible recipients include children of active-duty officers and those whose parents suffered a permanent duty-related disability
Two people came into LAPD’s Pacoima station and said they had been cleaning out the home of a family member who recently died when they found the explosives
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The Tijuana attack reveals a growing transnational threat — and the urgent need to modernize how state and local agencies acquire counter-UAS tools
Second Amendment auditors intentionally test police reactions. Here’s how officers can stay professional, protect rights and prevent encounters from escalating
Marketed as immigration reform, SB 627 does nothing to regulate ICE and instead punishes California’s local officers by removing long-standing legal protections
Reports that Chicago officers were told not to help ICE agents during a violent encounter have reignited debate over political influence in policing
When Congress fails to fund the government, the fallout hits far beyond Washington — disrupting federal law enforcement operations and leaving local agencies without vital support
A Wall Street Journal report points to rising police killings in rural America — but the data, context and lived experience tell a far more complicated story
PRODUCT NEWS
The Walther Arms, Inc. and Hornady Security consumer promotion runs through April 30
The NRA World Shooting Championship is an annual event comprising of various courses spanning the shooting sports disciplines, along with the opportunity for competitors to win $250,000 in cash and prizes; all firearms, ammunition, optics, and equipment were supplied by the NRA, Walther and additional industry sponsors
Mike Coyne said he’s helped more than 50 families since last year with his drone service
Anaheim police said the Tesla Model Y was selected for its advanced features, such as rapid acceleration, storage capacity and low maintenance requirements
By gathering and analyzing data from CCTV cameras and emergency calls, the center boosts situational awareness, aids rapid decision-making and enhances crime prevention and response
OLI’s Railroad Investigation and Safety Course for law enforcement now POST-Certified in 40 States Including D.C.
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Safariland to recognize three officers for their unwavering commitment to protecting their communities
Having critical systems such as CAD available in the cloud ensures communication and data sharing can occur, even in the most challenging of resource deployment
FoxFury lights the way for Hillsboro’s first responders with generous donation