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BREAKING NEWS
Moore Police officers backed away from the man and issued more than 20 commands to drop the weapon before firing shots at him as he continued to move toward them
“Chuck E, come with me Chuck E,” a police officer in Tallahassee told the suspect, “stop resisting, you are being detained”
Earlier this year, Todd Bonlarron, an assistant Palm Beach County administrator, said security during the president’s time in the area can cost $200,000 to $300,000 a day
In March 2024, the Mercer County Commission approved a $1.75 million American Rescue Plan grant to buy the former bank building and convert it to new headquarters
A proposed federal budget would eliminate funding for over half of FEMA’s emergency and homeland security grant programs for training, equipment and readiness efforts
The measure calls on AG Pam Bondi to seek to overturn legal rulings that make it difficult for cities and states to force homeless people into shelters and substance-abuse centers
Bakersfield officers tried to speak to the woman and deployed TASERs, but she continued to approach, leading to the shooting
When an officer arrived at the scene, a person exited a house claiming they had been “hit” by a gun
Two of three judges agreed the law “meaningfully constrains” the constitutional right to keep arms by forcing gun owners to get rechecked before each purchase of bullets
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
One of the features Greeley Police Chief Adam Turk is most excited about with the real-time information center is the increased capacity for drones
The Ecuadorian National Traffic Commission selected Jenoptik for a 12 year project to make its roads safer
The new software for the Port Authority PD will “empower officers to stay connected and agile in dynamic operational environments,” Mark43 said
Tracy police deployed a BearCat Armored Recovery Vehicle and a drone to respond to a kidnapping where the victim was held at gunpoint by two individuals at a home
The Flock Safety LPR system, installed about a year ago in South Sioux City, has helped police track down 20 stolen vehicles and aided in 3 homicide investigations
“This Liberator HP [hearing protection headset] exclusive marks the beginning of our collaboration with Noveske,” said Timothy Drnec, VP of Marketing for Safariland. “By combining our expertise in protective equipment with Noveske’s renowned craftsmanship, we are able to offer our customers a modern take on range gear.”
Police department uses real-time data insights to enhance information flow between officers and decision makers
This collaboration will enhance public safety operations and modernize technology infrastructure within the nation’s busiest transportation hub
LiveOps integrates live streaming, two-way communications, fleet and evidence management into a single platform
Clearview AI is among 66 companies selected to participate in invitation-only program for CXOs of innovative, next-gen companies with dual-use National Security technology