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BREAKING NEWS
Lorain Officer Phillip C. Wagner, 35, joined the force in 2022 after serving with the U.S. Marine Corps and the Sheffield Village PD; he was known for dedication and compassion
Pawleys Island PD Chief Michael Fanning, whose skills grew from an interest in his own family tree, helped identify the body of Malquan Tyreek Hawkins after nearly a decade
The Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force also recommended required waiting periods for all firearm purchases and prohibiting the possession of large-capacity magazines
The man became trapped inside the vehicle because of faulty doors, the Hamilton Township Police Department stated
Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony requested a 9% budget increase, about $73 million; county officials said the sheriff is seeking to give his deputies a 20% raise
Rahmanullah Lakanwal worked with the U.S. government before entering the U.S. in 2021; Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, was killed and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe critically wounded
Body camera footage shows Officers Luis Aguilar and Bryant Ochoa using batons to break through the back windows before pulling the driver out
A man called into the talk radio show “Elliot in the Morning,” telling hosts he found a dead body at a campsite; host Elliot Segal told the man to call police as soon as possible
West Virginia National Guard members were shot near a metro station in what D.C.’s mayor called a targeted shooting; other troops subdued the gunman
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
A confrontation with a non-compliant semi-truck driver highlights the dangers officers face when engaging drivers inside running vehicles and why an exit strategy matters
As tensions escalate overseas, local agencies may face heightened risks from lone-actor attacks, soft-target threats and possible cyber retaliation
Why 360-degree coverage matters for small protective details
Foreign conflicts, local consequences — six priorities for law enforcement leaders as global tensions rise
An incident in which NYPD officers were pelted with snow in New York City raises larger concerns about public order, leadership and the normalization of hostility toward law enforcement
PRODUCT NEWS
“Instances of locating and finding at-risk children or simply monitoring traffic flow is more achievable than ever before with ClearView Smart Towers and IvedaAI working in tandem,” said Lance Thomas, President of ClearView Asset Protection
The former leader of several Illinois 911 centers will lead business development in six Midwest states
“School safety extends beyond the perimeters of the school facilities, so we need solutions like CentralSquare’s CAD to integrate mapping and create a seamless flow of information for our responders,” said DPS Dispatch Supervisor Jennifer Weston
Combining Utility’s expertise in body-worn and in-car cameras with STRAX’s systems integration and workflow management empowers law enforcement to better monitor, analyze, and respond to criminal activities in real time
“The 320 Tactical Shotgun is a mainstay in our lineup and we want to continue to offer new options,” said Marketing Director Beth Shimanski. “The 320 Tactical FDE is a make-sense addition and we’re excited to have it available now”
TrueAllele forensic software products help law enforcement agencies solve crimes and identify people
TrueAllele’s analysis accurately resolved the mixed DNA evidence. By unmixing DNA mixtures, TrueAllele provided investigators with crucial insights that traditional methods could not.
The Walther Arms, Inc. and Hornady Security consumer promotion runs through April 30
The NRA World Shooting Championship is an annual event comprising of various courses spanning the shooting sports disciplines, along with the opportunity for competitors to win $250,000 in cash and prizes; all firearms, ammunition, optics, and equipment were supplied by the NRA, Walther and additional industry sponsors
Mike Coyne said he’s helped more than 50 families since last year with his drone service