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BREAKING NEWS
The gator wandered through a neighborhood before taking refuge under a car near the house waiting on the pizza delivery, which was ultimately carried out by a Bradenton PD officer
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Alton Dale Berrian complained of pain after helping a motorist move a disabled vehicle out of the roadway
Edgar Verduzco pleaded guilty to three counts of murder and two counts of DUI-related charges in the 2017 crash, during which he was driving at 150 mph
“These heroes represented the best of our department, exemplifying courage, integrity, and selfless service,” said L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna
Officers monitoring the Colorado Springs PD Real-Time Crime Center told responding officers that a man involved in fights that prompted a 911 call had a gun in his pants
Officers shot the man during a response to a domestic violence call after he charged out of a home with two knives and attacked one of the officers
“The CBP Officer bravely fought off his attacker, despite his wounds, demonstrating enormous Skill and Courage,” President Donald Trump stated
It was not immediately clear if the driver was shot before or after the crash or why he drove into the crowd
The Ann Arbor Police and fire departments put on Blaze and Blue camp, in partnership with the city, for girls aged 15 to 18
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
With over 100 smart streetlight cameras and ALPR systems now operational, here’s how the San Diego Police Department is leveraging tech to solve crime
The new generation delivers significant enhancements in hardware efficiency, enterprise management and gun detection accuracy to better save lives in an active shooter situation
The significant milestone marks a decade-long collaboration dedicated to redefining innovation and advancing ballistic performance to protect those who protect us
Security Center SaaS redefines the possibilities for cloud-based physical security
Fremont becomes the first city to implement a drone as first responder program in both its police and fire departments
Lexipol places public safety wellness at the forefront with a week dedicated to education, community and support
Calif. police negotiate the peaceful surrender of a suspect involved in a shooting and child abduction case
AUFIRE’s approach uses 66 volts of electrical muscle stimulation conducted through sleeves to contract arm muscles and simulate the incapacitation effects of gunshot wounds to limbs
Lt. Brad Robin with the Lafayette Police Department said the agency currently has 60 sensors installed across one square mile in the city