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BREAKING NEWS
“None of these officers started their shifts expecting or wanting an interaction such as this, but all of them were prepared when it did happen,” Syracuse Police Chief Joseph Cecile stated
NYPD
The officer was guarding evidence connected to the murder scene when the suspect emerged and fired at him with a shotgun; he was treated at a hospital and released
“I was given so much blood when I went through my surgeries that I felt compelled to give to others as it was given to me,” Waxahachie Officer James Taylor said
The crash, involving Maryville motorcyce Officer Justin Brown and a Tennessee state trooper in a cruiser, occurred while the officers were supporting Vice President J.D. Vance’s motorcade
The Trump administration sued the city of Rochester after Mayor Malik Evans said local police officers who had aided U.S. Border Patrol agents at a traffic stop violated city policy
The suspect barricaded himself for hours after fatally wounding Vivian Police Officer Marc Brock
Three Osage County deputies and a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper were wounded in the shooting; the 22-year-old suspect was killed at the scene
The trooper’s actions at Kyle Field during the Texas A&M Aggies vs. South Carolina Gamecocks game are under review by the Office of Inspector General
K-9 Igo “made short work of the fleeing suspect,” taking him down and allowing deputies to handcuff the suspect, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders said
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
A confrontation with a non-compliant semi-truck driver highlights the dangers officers face when engaging drivers inside running vehicles and why an exit strategy matters
As tensions escalate overseas, local agencies may face heightened risks from lone-actor attacks, soft-target threats and possible cyber retaliation
Why 360-degree coverage matters for small protective details
Foreign conflicts, local consequences — six priorities for law enforcement leaders as global tensions rise
An incident in which NYPD officers were pelted with snow in New York City raises larger concerns about public order, leadership and the normalization of hostility toward law enforcement
PRODUCT NEWS
Instituted this year, the awards recognize innovation and impact, as determined by an independent panel
Gamber-Johnson engineers a fully rugged docking station for the new Getac ZX80 8” Android tablet
The company is building a safety and security ecosystem to connect public safety agencies and enterprises to help protect people, property and places
“The integration of GeoComm Indoor Maps into RapidSOS Premium will enable telecommunicators to deliver invaluable guidance to emergency personnel as they respond to emergency calls indoors,” said Jeff Liebl, GeoComm President and CEO
“There’s no penetration, there’s no laceration,” CEO Steve Luna said after the test. “This is what it’s intended to do”
The Species features a minimalist design, offering a smaller package than other inside-the-waistband holsters
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