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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
“Some individuals would rather see our community divided and in turmoil than allow me to continue serving as sheriff,” Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell stated
Chief Troy Doyle said Officer Travis Brown suffered a severe brain injury after being knocked to the ground: “He is in an area hospital right now fighting for his life.”
The system will replace current metal detectors and will be used at large sports games in middle and high schools, as well as for random screenings
The Los Angeles Police Protective League has accused an LAPD commander of using fake login credentials to access communications that the league distributed to its members
County officials said the small borough of Woodlynne will now be policed by the Camden County Police Department
Smyth County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Hunter Reedy was assisting with a traffic stop when a suspect, agitated over being issued court summons, shot him and another deputy
“This is yet another example of the inherent risks that [LEOs] face...even when sitting in a cruiser you are marked for violence due to your job,” New Haven Chief Karl Jacobson said
A judge determined that because the man’s protest did not inhibit officers from citing drivers or block drivers from view, it did not qualify as interference
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