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BREAKING NEWS
The rise in drone-related incidents, like the 2024 wave of sightings in New Jersey, has led to more research into effective ways of countering drones while preventing injuries to those below
The suspect was killed after attacking a firefighter and posing a threat to others near a Wrightsville gas station, police said
The ordinance would require local, state, and federal officers operating in the city, to display visible identification and prohibit balaclavas, tactical masks and ski masks
“Tell your police department that you’re going to die,” the man told an Oklahoma City Police officer before throwing building materials at him
Bobby Rader has served on an ag crime unit for 16 years, during which time he has never been able to respond to copper wire theft in real time; he hopes COP-R-LOCK will change that
Former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson opened fire after ordering Sonya Massey to put down a pot of hot water during a response to a prowler report
Towns County Sheriff Kenneth Henderson was suspended for 60 days by Gov. Brian Kemp after BWC showed him shoving and berating a Hiawasee officer at an active scene
LVMPD’s new 10-car, all-electric fleet is expected to start patrolling in the next few weeks; at least 400 officers have already been trained on how to drive the vehicles
The pursuit ended with “an off-duty deputy sheriff who put himself on duty and conducted a legal intervention by hitting the suspect on the motorcycle,” Sheriff Shannon Dicus 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
The custom command center could also double as a SWAT/Tactical response unit
Industry-leading cloud-native records management system will now save hours of administrative work so officers can spend more time in the field supporting their community
Smart materials, nanotechnology and wearable devices set to impact the body armor market
PRYME Radio announces the launch of its latest enhanced push-to-talk accessories for two-way radios and cellular devices
The new version brings map enhancement features, authentication improvements and new automation features
Check out the GOSAFE Mobile Safe and GOSAFE Mobile Mag at this year’s SHOT SHOW in Las Vegas
The new app, which is compatible with Android and iOS devices, includes enhancements to the heads-up display, as well as new modes and features
Gardone Val Trompia modernizes video surveillance in city’s Mella Park
New lines come as part of city initiative designed to help ensure every officer in Columbus is equipped with a smartphone pre-loaded with law enforcement applications