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BREAKING NEWS
The victims were leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum when the suspect approached the group and opened fire, Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith said
NYPD
The petrified pup was rescued by officers from the NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit after a bystander called 911 to report a dog hit by a northbound 2 train
Sig Sauer has denied claims that the weapon is prone to unintentional discharge, citing the dismissal of multiple lawsuits surrounding the P320
The state will settle the lawsuit by Larry Orr, who accused a state police officer of violating his rights during a discredited investigation; Orr, in turn, agreed to give up the life ring
If the contract is approved by the city council, officers will earn nearly $120,000 in their first year on the job — an almost 13% raise from 2024 and nearly 40% over the previous seven years
A statement issued by Rep. Nancy Pelosi and other officials stated local LE could arrest federal agents who broke state laws; the DOJ called any such efforts “illegal and futile”
Video from the July 13 incident was released as Jimmy Alexander, Jessica Alexander, Taylor Hall and Adam Arnold received citations for meritorious achievement
Surveillance footage shows the suspect “practicing” hitting the Roseville PD cruiser before backing up, waiting several minutes for an officer to get in, and accelerating forward to ram it
Kansas City leaders believe this initiative will help workforce retention in the police and fire departments, and will help fill positions left open by retirees
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
Latest semi-rugged laptop designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s mission-critical mobile workforce
Product will be showcased at the world’s largest modeling, simulation and training event in late November
The Norwegian Police will use the IFS solution to enhance preparedness and resource utilization across the force
Annual public sector survey highlights growing need for digital intelligence integration and solutions
Kinetic Concealment, a leading manufacturer of high-quality holsters, is pleased to announce the release of its new line of outside and inside the waistband holsters for the GForce Rapture 9mm.
Indiana district deploys ZeroEyes across nine school campuses to proactively protect students and faculty from potential threats
Cellebrite Smart Search is a SaaS-based solution that securely automates the collection and review of publicly available online data
“We believe it’s a solid investment to keep our officers and citizens safe” Support Services Director Paul Vanderplow said
Former police officer-turned country music chart-topper named honorary chief ambassador supporting law enforcement well being
