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BREAKING NEWS
A Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel Police cruiser flipped and landed on the bridge-tunnel’s guardrail in a single-vehicle wreck
The man was convicted of the attempted murder of a Frederick County Sheriff’s deputy and sentenced to life in prison
The NFL is requesting a photo of officers, which will be used by a scanner to identify them and verify that they have access to different areas within stadiums
“If you haven’t condemned this act, if you haven’t condemned what happened to my officer, then you are part of the problem,” Police Chief Troy Doyle stated
The woman pleaded guilty to engaging in a conspiracy to illegally purchase and transfer a firearm in 2023; she has been sentenced to four years in prison
Blendon Township police officers approached the woman in her car and ordered her out; instead, she rolled forward toward one officer, who fired through her windshield
Kennewick Police Chief Chris Guerrero said the program aligns with the PD’s mission to provide “professional police services with integrity, courage and commitment”
“When I was a young girl … I never thought my world would be outside the Bronx and with these girls — I feel like I see myself in them,” Commissioner Tania Kinsella said
“Wrong is wrong. There’s not really anything to investigate,” said Jonesboro Police Chief Rick Elliott, who immediately fired the officer and referred the case to prosecutors
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