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BREAKING NEWS
How Austin police officers and first responders moved toward gunfire in 57 seconds — and why mindset matters in active violence
After a former student opened fire inside an Oklahoma high school, “Shots Fired” hosts break down how the principal’s close-range response stopped the attack
A Washington Township officer on his first solo shift performed CPR on an unresponsive driver while fellow officers delivered multiple AED shocks after a crash
The Colorado Springs Police Department will now allow anyone with a high school diploma or GED to apply
Ex-Costa Mesa officer Robert Jay Josett pleaded guilty to unauthorized computer access and fraud, annoying and repeated phone calls and contempt of court
The New Orleans PD began distributing 500 bottles of Crystal Hot Sauce with custom labels that link to a website where career seekers can find out how to become an officer
Broward County leaders will study whether shifting fire rescue away from the Broward Sheriff’s Office could save money or reshape public safety services
The ruling finds that officer names and administrative reviews tied to use-of-force incidents are generally not protected personnel records under Anton’s Law
Videos show Pauls Valley High School Principal Kirk Moore wrestling the gun away from the suspect as he tackled him, getting shot in the leg in the process
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Court holds requesting personal identification in a public location, without threats, overt coercion, or a display of force, was a seizure requiring reasonable suspicion
The document contains a detailed timeline of the incident, including a discussion about breaching assessment and opportunities
Protecting our communities from threats takes intense effort, rational behavior and logical thinking
By now every officer should be trained in crowd control so that a group of them can form anytime to address a violent crowd in the early stages of its development
The amount and specificity of specific skills training must be increased in regularity and intensity for all sworn officers from recruit to chief of police
Following the Uvalde school shooting, the question of whether teachers should carry firearms is in the news again
PRODUCT NEWS
Years of evidence, details, and artifacts related to the missing persons case of Rita J. Papakee were uploaded and analyzed
The civilian oversight body approved an updated policy allowing drones to be used in more situations, including calls for service, high-risk incidents and large-scale events
Cybergenetics invites anyone in Maryland who needs more information from DNA evidence to send their case for free TrueAllele screening
In addition to strengthening its research capabilities, the acquisition also further expands on Magnet Forensics’ ability to support federal projects through Dark Circuit Labs’ U.S. facility clearance
Guide is the new flagship model for Garrett’s line of hand-held security screening products, with a sleek new look to meet the aesthetic desires of the modern security customer
The law covers all gun manufacturers and federal firearm licensees in product liability claims regarding the “absence or presence” of four specific safety features
The new additions join the GC Shield family of ultralight NIJ Level III+ shields: GC Patrol Shield and GC RF2 Shield
Public safety and emergency services customers will leverage AWS to enhance continuity, security, and citizen services
“With this level of LPR coverage and camera quality, I now feel much more confident in our ability to identify vehicles entering campus and track those on state and local hotlists,” said Bill Davis, Assistant Chief of Police at Louisiana Tech University
“We’re honored to support the U.S. Army in strengthening its base security operations,” said Scott Ortolani, Chief Operations Officer at LINEV Systems US, Inc. “Our AI-powered BV6045 units deliver reliable, intelligent screening that meets the highest standards for military-grade security.”