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BREAKING NEWS
‘He wanted us to kill him': Former Ala. deputy holds wife, baby hostage before fatally shooting self
Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson was able to negotiate the safe release of the hostages just moments before the shooting
Recipients include four Tennessee officers who responded to the Covenant School shooting and a Nebraska sergeant who saved a woman from a sinking car
An SUV rear-ended another car, careened into the Road Ranger’s truck, which hit a FHP cruiser that then struck the 28-year-old FDOT worker
The decorated soldier was on leave when a truck packed with explosives detonated outside President-elect Donald Trump’s Las Vegas hotel, injuring seven others
Video shows that the suspect had earlier driven a black SUV outfitted with police-style lights in pursuit of an e-bike rider; he struck two bystanders and the bicyclist
The man, who posted that he was inspired by the Islamic State group, steered around a police blockade and slammed into revelers before being shot to death by police
Access targeted strategies to mitigate vehicle-borne attacks
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office cruiser, which had its emergency lights on, was parked behind a disabled vehicle when it was struck from behind
Montgomery County faces 166 vacancies and is expecting a wave of retirements; officials are pushing to remove a policy requiring applicants to be cannabis-free for three years
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A Riverside case involving disabled veteran plates touches on police discipline, military service, due process and public perception
A shooting outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shows how fast a high-profile event can turn into a critical incident — and what officers must do to be ready
Officers’ alleged ICE welfare check at schools reveals confusion over 287(g) and local authority limits
A viral video raises a bigger question for police leaders: How do warning signs of bias go unaddressed — and what should agencies do now?
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Windows 8.1 Pro Update and a battery life of up to 15 hours enhances productivity of mobile professionals
Law enforcement from both departments has trained extensively on the equipment and share responsibilities
Earplugs resist movement from a firearm’s recoil, provide comfort on the run
There may not be a ‘right way’ but I can promise you there are many wrong ways. Here are 10 of the most common mistakes
Turn your cell phone into your own safety and personal tracking device
Offers improved light transference and multi-coated HD optics boost contrast and clarity
Offers a continued, consistent sight picture for the shooter
Five Calif. men sued the Obama administration Thursday over an information-sharing program designed to help flag potential terrorist activity
IoE provides connectivity and innovations never seen before
How people, data, processes and things help public safety increase operational efficiency