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BREAKING NEWS
Trooper Kyle McAcy, 31, was assisting with a crash on an interstate when he was struck by a snowplow outside his patrol car
Nearly a third of men aren’t exercising regularly, despite clear links to better mental health, sexual performance and energy levels — key concerns for officers under stress
Three Northern York Regional Police Department officers were killed; two officers were critically wounded following a shooting in York County
Deputy Andres “Andy” Lahera was struck while directing traffic at a high school graduation; his subsequent health journey inspired Florida’s “Andy Lahera Act” for LEO health coverage
K-9 Diesel was 3 years old and had served the Chattanooga Police Department since April 2024
Oakley, a Staffordshire Terrier, raced through the smoke-filled home and sat right by his leash before Aurora PD officers led him to safety
Tyler Robinson texted his roommate that he was “going to take” the opportunity to kill one of the nation’s leading conservative voices, investigators said
The medical examiner states Jon-Marques Psalms suffered multi-organ failure along with internal bleeding; he was 14 weeks into a 34-week police academy program
The man, who was spotted carrying multiple pairs of jeans, injured himself while resisting; when he was taken to a hospital, he tried to flee again before being taken into custody
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
From crime concerns to cultural signals, public support for policing is rebounding
Incidents across multiple states point to recurring issues with overtime, supervision and internal controls
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The LAPD’s new duty gun was confirmed in August after “extensive” trials, the company said
The lightweight kit features necessary medical components in a compact, rugged shell
The TASER Bolt 2 is the latest product in Axon’s TASER Self-Defense division
The mount will work for any steel target system that uses a 2x4 wooden post
Axon helped develop the tech and will be incorporating it into its virtual reality training program
The upgraded platform can hold up to four officers and can reach as high as three stories
Effective at up to 150 feet, the carbine can be used for daily patrol and tactical situations
The #301 Vehicle Dual Seat Back Locking RMP Package is $2,000 fully assembled
The Taker B52 is a retrofittable, front-mounted 2,000 lumen LED light for ballistic shields
The two companies will provide simulation training systems and live-fire shooting ranges