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BREAKING NEWS
The suspect opened fire when Seattle PD officers arrived on the scene, wounding one of them on the leg; he has been charged with first- and second-degree assault
The Department of War said Maj. Sorffly Davius, 46, of Cambria Heights, Queens, N.Y., died Friday at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, as a result of a non-combat related incident
NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards tackled the suspect while Sgt. Luis Navarro ran toward a lit improvised explosive device to protect nearby protesters
While Fort Lauderdale PD officers were handling a separate incident, the man approached the scene, fired shots into the air and later lowered his gun toward officers
Multiple Hartford Police officers spoke with the man, pleading with him to drop the knife as he continued to approach multiple officers despite a TASER deployment
Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi face numerous federal charges, including a terror charge and using a weapon of mass destruction charge, after the weekend incident outside the mayor’s mansion
The encrypted message was relayed across multiple countries and could have been intended for clandestine operatives with the proper key, authorities say
Body camera footage shows the man approaching Charles County Sheriff’s deputies and pulling a large knife from his clothing; two officers fired shots, fatally wounding the man
Cpl. Timothy O’Connor was pulling a man over for erratic driving; as O’Connor approached the driver’s side door, the driver fired shots, fatally wounding him
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Effective presidential protection relies on more than just federal efforts. Learn how local officers can contribute, stay informed and maintain crucial roles
The death of a firefighter attendee and the wounding of three others, including former President Trump, is a tragic reminder of gunshot wound assessment and treatment challenges
Trooper Michael Proctor’s suspension due to inappropriate text messages serves as a stark reminder that anything written can become public and impact a case
An armed robbery pursuit culminated in a critical encounter, emphasizing the need for rigorous high-risk stop tactics
Exploring the indictment of Chief Pete Arredondo and the legal challenges in proving criminal negligence in the Uvalde school shooting case
Learn how Larsen’s hefty donation for officer wellness and community engagement builds on his extensive history of supporting law enforcement in the City by the Bay
PRODUCT NEWS
Find deals on duty gear, household supplies, electronic devices and more — but only for a limited time
The vehicle, donated to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office by Policing Lab, will drive pre-determined routes, act as a visual crime deterrent and display messages to the community
The Barrel Breacher attaches directly to an officer’s rifle; to deploy it, officers attach the breacher to their weapon, pull a ring to activate it and apply pressure to the door lock
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Featuring Brian Townsend, retired DEA agent and national fentanyl expert
TRULEO’s Analyst connects to existing systems, including budgets, policies, performance, RMS, CAD and BWC
Great Lakes region ECCs lead adoption of new protocol to guide dispatchers in handling suicidal callers
The conference will examine pressing issues confronting public-safety and justice organizations, from cybersecurity and artificial intelligence to evolving response strategies and digital transformation
New LED video wall brings focus and clarity to critical data and imagery