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BREAKING NEWS
The Benton County sheriff’s office said a “freak accident” caused the rescue boat to get sucked under the current as the crew was trying to help the rafters
The White House confirms early talks on turning the 9/11 Memorial & Museum into a federally run national monument
“ [K-9] Archer was not just a police dog; he was a partner, protector and a member of our police family,” Interim Police Chief Reed Mahuna said
Officers found the man as he was fleeing the scene of a double shooting; he has since pleaded guilty to two counts of murder
Video shows Peoria PD officers speaking with a suspect and instructing him to put down a bat; as the officers approached him, the man jumped up and hit an officer with the bat
NYPD
The injured officer was able to fend off the attacker; other cops pursued the man, firing shots after he lunged at another officer with the knife
“The smiles on the kids’ faces are really what make you realize that this is a great community outreach service,” said Lt. Kyle Besse of the Norwich PD
The Keansburg Police Department officers, who were first to arrive on the scene, coaxed three children to jump from the windows and got them to safety
Miramar College’s two-year program arms veterans and working first responders with advanced emergency management skills to move up the ranks
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
The Series A investment from Volition Capital will accelerate adoption of its highly scalable and affordable video evidence gathering technology that safeguards lives and businesses
New GateWay 3220 device powered by Dell Technologies integrates Dejero Smart Blending Technology to provide unmatched reliability for a range of critical communications
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