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BREAKING NEWS
U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom was killed and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was critically wounded in the attack
“Current federal law will not allow us to enforce the proposed ordinance on federal agents, should the courts decide differently we will adjust accordingly,” the department stated
Body cameras will be deployed immediately in Minneapolis and expanded nationwide as funding allows, Secretary Kristi Noem said
The man alleged that LAPD officers violated his constitutional rights by detaining and hospitalizing him after being incorrectly advised by a VA worker that he was suicidal
Video shows Baltimore Police officers attempting de-escalation and deploying TASERs before a suspect armed with a knife and stun device charged at officers
The Wheat Ridge Police Department said the man did not follow through on the offer, writing on social media that “his dinner date at the Jefferson County Jail took precedent.”
Kenneth Lee Simpson was found guilty of nine charges, including first-degree murder, in the killing of Hermann Police Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith
Ex-Greensboro officer Matthew Edward Hamilton stated he saw an object in the hand of a man wanted on firearms charges when he fired the fatal shot
Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy Christopher Ohlmeyer was escorting a funeral procession when his motorcycle was struck from behind
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The President’s executive order voices clear support for law enforcement, avoids punitive actions and promises a reasonable review of policing practices
Concerned citizens must act to ensure equity and opportunity in their communities
Whatever the outcome, the process must be evidence-based, deliberate and meet the highest standards of any homicide investigation
As this incident leads the news, it is imperative we identify lessons we can apply to training, policy and community relations
A highly mobile killer went on a 60-mile, 12-hour spree that ended with 18 killed, including an RCMP constable
In the space of 12 hours, a gunman ambushed and shot an NYPD officer sitting in his patrol vehicle, then shot another officer inside an NYPD station
PRODUCT NEWS
Holt & McArdle Associates recognized for outstanding sales performance in the law enforcement market at SHOT Show 2025
Axon’s First Draft program uses AI to generate a draft report narrative using body camera audio, helping officers save about 23 minutes per police report
Real-time operations center deploys XtendPoint KVM-over-IP to improve incident response and collaboration
Modular, secure, and ASTM-certified barrier solution protects pedestrian zones and public spaces from unauthorized vehicle intrusions
“With our FedRAMP High Authorization, federal agencies can rely on Mark43 for premier security and mission-ready public safety technology,” Bob Hughes, Chief Executive Officer at Mark43
The Un‑carrier delivers the best price for first responder and military families vs. AT&T and Verizon
RapidDeploy is a cloud-native Next Generation 911 solution provider for public safety
“The earlier you get there with these drones, the more information you are getting ahead of time,” said Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jeremy Sanchez
Veritone’s AI solutions available on the DoD’s premiere AI procurement marketplace, accelerating access to investigative tools and supporting compliance with freedom of information requirements
