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BREAKING NEWS
Caldwell County Deputy Constable Aaron Armstrong attempted to arrest a suspect he had escorted out of the club when he was shot; he returned fire before collapsing
Officer Houston Tipping died three days after he suffered a spinal injury during training; his family sued, claiming he was killed in retaliation for reporting an alleged sexual assault
Trooper Michael Diego was participating in a “competitive process” for FHP’s Criminal Interdiction Unit at the agency’s training academy when he became unresponsive
Police say the investigation follows newly released documents alleging Prince Andrew shared confidential government information while serving as a trade envoy
The suspect was reportedly wearing a tactical vest and gloves and had a Kevlar helmet and gas mask in the vehicle; the shotgun was loaded and he had additional rounds on him
NYPD
Using a catch pole and a plastic tarp, the officers were able to pull the eagle to safety on the boat
Mental Health
Roseville PD officers will now have a mental wellness counselor available to them 24/7; the change follows an incident where an officer was shot by a barricaded gunman
Officers were on the scene due to suicide hotline calls and to keep the man away from his young son; as a state trooper tried to move the boy away from the scene, the man struck her in the head
St. Louis County deputies returned fire, fatally wounding the driver, who initially fled a traffic stop
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The trial is a good reminder of the three things police forget about investigations
Sometimes, police need to share disturbing pictures or video on social media to catch criminals, but content moderation is a tricky subject. Here’s what agencies need to know
Drug overdoses are at record levels, and as recent news reports indicate, children are succumbing to fentanyl-related exposures in the classroom
Justice Jackson’s district court opinions and orders provide an example of her jurisprudential work related to law enforcement
Chief Paul Wegner believes it is a viable solution that he’s willing to try in order to save his staff
Here’s a look at how the historically high prices have changed law enforcement operations
PRODUCT NEWS
Prosper Police Department aims for an 86-second response time average with grant-funded Flock Aerodome system
Fifteen genetic analyzers can deliver results in about 90 minutes, officials say
With this powerful combo, emergency teams get rugged durability, real-time reliability, and the highest network priority — especially during massive emergencies
“This is going to help us deliver effective and efficient public safety but it’s going to also make conditions better for our [LEOs],” said Birmingham City Council President Darrell O’Quinn
Innovative high-visibility vest created by a veteran officer is being elevated by a legacy uniform brand and aims to redefine safety standards nationwide
Each October, for every pink badge sold, Smith & Warren donates 10% of the proceeds to NBCF
Cloud-based suite accelerates dispatch for 22 agencies across Alaska’s rugged interior
The interoperability with Mark43 RMS will enable Ruidoso officers to access call information and complete reports directly from the field
Princeton Tec is offering discounts on its tactical collection of lighting products
Assist Chat offers purpose-built security and guardrails for public safety agencies to make AI queries of their data