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BREAKING NEWS
The Goodyear Police officer was able to pull the woman out of the car; he was injured while trying to extinguish flames from her hair
Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen says BCSO is on track to reach 95% staffing as drone integration and modern tech help recruit and retain deputies
An independent journalist sued the department in 2024 after it denied her request to release the names and photos of every deputy not working undercover
Miami Beach Police Chief Wayne Jones identified the officer as David Cajuso, 33; the 10-year-veteran leaves behind his wife and three young children, Jones said
Warren police detectives executed a search warrant at a home, where they found snacks and candy containing THC and psilocybin mushroom products
The suspect fled traffic stops before ramming the Plymouth Township officer’s vehicle and running the officer over four times; after fleeing, he crashed into a pursuing cruiser head-on
Ex-Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson testified he did not believe a TASER would be effective against Massey and his gun was “the only thing [he] had to stop the threat”
Officers who protected civilians, returned fire under attack and led high-impact operations were recognized at the Roll Call of Heroes
Shenandoah Police Officer Patrick Reade calmly de-escalated a life-threatening situation after the girl bailed out of a car while en route to receive mental health treatment
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
SuperCom expands its US Footprint in Kentucky with new proprietary technologies
New report reveals critical need for public safety agencies to deploy modern cloud-native dispatch and technology systems to better support the communities they serve
FIPS 140-3 certification ensures that Mark43 customers’ data is protected with the latest cryptographic standard and technology validated by the U.S. government
The deployment is part of a city initiative to ensure every officer is equipped with a smartphone pre-loaded with proprietary law enforcement applications
AI functionalities include AI Video Redaction, Automated Transcription of Voice-Captured Video, AI-Assisted Contextual Content Search, and AI Video Content Review
Corporal Lucas Watts survived being shot in the head through his cruiser windshield by a suspect
“I’m going to be steadfast in making sure our policies provide the safeguards to protect your privacy as well as mine,” Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said. “As well as every member of this police department”
The SHERP vehicle will be used for ice and water rescues in the county’s marshland
Ultimate Gear Giveaway sweepstakes offers a 5.11 prize package valued at $2,500 and comprised of some of the latest 5.11 gear and technical apparel