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BREAKING NEWS
Video shows Kern County deputies using deadly force against a suspect who opened fire during an eviction attempt, killing Tulare County Detective Randy Hoppert
Police spiked the truck’s tires and attempted a PIT maneuver during the pursuit; the suspect eventually stopped at a dead end and surrendered to Thurston County deputies
“These cameras will be deployed at large events and gatherings to help be the eyes for law enforcement,” City Council member Hunter Williams said
“We have people who showed up here to commit acts of violence. They wanted chaos,” said Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling
Thomas Lane was convicted of violating Floyd’s civil rights and was sentenced to 2.5 years in federal prison; he has been released to supervision, with one year left in his state sentence
Julie Ann Sulpizio, 48, was charged by a grand jury with being a principal to the first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer, which is punishable by execution
A viral video of the officer’s encounter with an unarmed man led to widespread criticism of her response to the call
In a Facebook post, the president of the Brotherhood of the Fallen organization in Fort Worth named council members who did not attend a service honoring Sgt. Billy Randolph
Both the Army Reserve and local police missed out on opportunities to intervene in a gunman’s psychiatric crisis and seize his weapons, the report found
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
As demonstrations increasingly unfold outside synagogues, mosques and churches, the distinction between protest and intimidation is becoming harder to ignore
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
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?
PRODUCT NEWS
As law enforcement agencies continue adopting connected technologies, maintaining secure communications and protecting sensitive operational data have become essential priorities
Connect daily vehicle inspections with maintenance workflows in a single, streamlined platform to enhance compliance and uptime for mission-critical fleets
New investigative DNA database helps agencies find suspect leads and case connections from low-level, partial, mixed, and previously “not searchable” DNA results.
PSTrax provides an operational readiness platform used by public safety agencies to track inspections, equipment status, and operational documentation
Strategic acquisition adds integrated hardware and cloud subscription platform powered by NIR spectroscopy
New counter-UAS systems funded through a FEMA grant will help Texas DPS detect, track and mitigate unauthorized drones during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and other events
Smith & Warren marks a century of excellence in badge designing and manufacturing