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BREAKING NEWS
Instead of a desk and ergonomic chairs, there’s a plush recliner, carpets and soft lighting; there’s a refrigerator and a tray of snacks, toys for kids, and a change of clothes
The off-duty Miami-Dade deputy fired a shot while taking the suspect into custody after spotting him at a park
Senior Officer Alex Roberts served in HPD’s Solo Motorcycle Detail and was hit by another vehicle while on duty
“We’re going to be conducting this operation until we feel that we’ve been successful,” Marcos Charles, the acting head of ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations said. “There’s not an end date in sight.”
Detective Sgt. Cody Becker, Detective Mark Baker and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser were killed when the suspect opened fire as they entered a residence
“Police work brings with it … wounds that sometimes create heavy, heavy hearts. And right now our priority is … supporting our people,” Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick stated
The Modesto Police officer fired several shots as the suspect approached; the suspect fled after hitting the officer, and was later taken into custody after being spotted by a drone
Detectives Isaiah Emenheiser and Mark Baker and Detective Sgt. Cody Becker were shot at close range by a gunman lying in wait as they entered a home
A Broward Circuit judge ruled that Jose Mateo could not be prosecuted in the death of Frank Ordonez because Florida’s so-called “stand your ground” law justified the shooting
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Public reaction has been swift, but the incident will be assessed under federal use-of-force standards, vehicle threat analysis and Supreme Court precedent — not political pressure or hindsight
A veteran officer’s perspective on perception, movement and survival when a vehicle accelerates toward police
From political violence and immigration enforcement to shifting criminal justice policy, 2025 forced local law enforcement to absorb the consequences of national decisions — regardless of ideology
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Payne County 911 Authority to improve agency coordination and reliability of its 911 system
The acquisition adds optical spectroscopy to the company’s technology platform for point-of-need applications
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David Ladd donated the RTS Tactical mini shields in hopes that all patrol officers will soon be equipped with them
July 16-17, 2024 seminar to bring together law enforcement professionals for two-day event focused on the advancement of shooting range facilities
Partnership brings the IGNIS 2 aerial ignition system to the Inspired Flight IF1200A drone platform
Mayor Matt Mahan said that the Flock Safety cameras helped the city arrest around 200 suspects and recover $2 million worth of stolen vehicles last year
The C.O.R.E (Community Outreach Recruitment & Engagement) unit features spaces for meetings, gaming and sports, offering a new option for community policing
The tests demonstrated the helmet’s ability to withstand gunfire without being penetrated or severely deformed
The Acro Series of optics introduced the enclosed emitter design and the fully protected optical channel for pistol optics
With the DFR program, LVMPD is taking the next step to make them one of the most technologically advanced police agencies in the country