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BREAKING NEWS
NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards tackled the suspect while Sgt. Luis Navarro ran toward a lit improvised explosive device to protect nearby protesters
A man inside a home shot at officers immediately as they arrived to perform a welfare check in Wister; LeFlore County Deputy Thomas “Walker” LeMay was killed in the shootout
The cases reportedly targeted other involved drivers’ minimal insurance limits, according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety’s Office of Professional Standards
The program’s primary purpose is to redirect suicidal calls from emergency responders to mental health professionals
Chief State’s Attorney Patrick Griffin imposed a moratorium on the use of AI programs “to draft, author and/or narrate criminal reports” so agencies can test the software and establish policies
The man was struck in the eye as the LAPD was working to disperse crowds celebrating the L.A. Dodgers 2020 World Series win
Video shows suspects lighting a fire ring on a Queens intersection and doing donuts around it as officers arrived to respond
Video shows then-officer Carlos Baker firing the shot that killed Officer Krystal Rivera as the two pursued a suspect into an apartment
Medical
The Kansas Board of EMS dismissed a case brought against Bryan Shastid, who helped officers perform CPR on K-9 Bane after the dog was strangled by a suspect
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A police mission statement should establish, in the fewest words possible, the ultimate measure for every decision of the agency
A seven-year veteran LEO was fired after berating a driver. Here’s how to prevent this from happening to you
“Landmark case [could] change the landscape of public safety for future generations.”
Musk is a living lesson in leadership, risk-taking and change. Can police leaders learn anything here?
More police officers recently lost their lives because of a knowing disregard for our collectively agreed-upon firearm safety measures
Whether you are a rookie or a chief, be a good citizen and take the ticket
PRODUCT NEWS
Utah Communications Authority to implement Motorola Solutions Virtual Response statewide to speed response and prioritize 911 resources
In 2024, the agency initiated a competitive procurement to replace its existing CAD and mobile systems for both police and fire services
Officers monitoring the Colorado Springs PD Real-Time Crime Center told responding officers that a man involved in fights that prompted a 911 call had a gun in his pants
Eric Buer recently joined LiveU as the senior director of sales and business development for the Global Public Safety division
Designed to elevate operational readiness, Rails & Rescues combines high-fidelity tactical instruction with cinematic, real-time demonstrations across two dramatically different venues
Across all dimensions, TrueAllele Casework proved capable of reliably interpreting complex NGS DNA data—paving the way for forensic labs to extend their capabilities with confidence
Traffic Enforcement*
This training series aims to provide law enforcement professionals with essential knowledge on emerging trends, investigative techniques, and preventive measures related to fraudulent VINs. and document fraud
“[The RTCC] reinforces our precision policing model: respond quickly, investigate thoroughly, identify correctly, arrest safely, prosecute successfully,” SPD Captain James Britt said
“PSTrax eliminates complacency by the user, increasing officer safety by ensuring vehicles and gear are always in top condition,” Fox Valley Metro Police Department Patrol Officer Jason Seavey said
New FAA‑certified pilot team deploys Skydio X10d drones — powered by grants and forfeiture funds — to reach incident scenes in 35–45 seconds