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BREAKING NEWS
The suspect was initially charged with felony assault on a police officer; the DA’s office charged him with harassment and obstruction of government administration, both misdemeanors
Two NJSP detectives assigned to a U.S. Marshals task force found the man on a front porch; when they instructed him to raise his hands, he grabbed a revolver instead
The suspect approached a female shopper and a 3-year-old boy, then displayed a large knife she had taken from the store and “took possession of the child,” Omaha Deputy Chief Scott Gray said
Video shows a curious manatee circling a Bradenton PD patrol boat for the perfect stream, earning the nickname “dock inspector”
SB233 makes fleeing from law enforcement in a vehicle a felony and states that repeat offenders will face mandatory jail time
In December 2025, jurors found former Loveland officer Dylan Miller guilty of violating “Olivia’s” civil rights after a more than two-week-long trial and 13 hours of deliberations
By requiring an RFID credential to fire, Real County’s new duty weapons are designed to prevent a seized firearm from being used against a deputy during prisoner transport
The new law states that for misdemeanor possession offenses based solely on a colorimetric test, officers must issue a court summons instead of making an arrest
As a victim pursues a lawsuit against OpenAI, the Florida State Attorney released BWC video showing an officer shooting the suspect before dismounting his motorcycle
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Cops should Mirandize anyway
When instructors create a safety culture and invite their students to participate actively in that culture, the chances of injury are reduced exponentially
Initial responding officers must evaluate quickly, move to the sound of the guns, gathering intelligence on the move
During any period of widespread protests, it is important to prep both your equipment and your family in case you are deployed to assist with crowd control
The document urges action in the face of rising violent crime and the coexisting challenge of recruiting and retaining police officers
PDs have taken to social media to address community concerns about school safety and stress the importance of “see something, say something”
PRODUCT NEWS
Built on its best-in-class Versaterm CAD system, the Versaterm MDT extends the CAD capabilities to public safety vehicles, ensuring first responders have the most up-to-date information
Corey Roberts brings over two decades of leadership experience in the public safety software industry
By implementing an advanced cloud solution, the DSPC has completely modernized for efficient and cost-effective management, improving outcomes in Kentucky’s statewide recovery and treatment court programs
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments has equipped each member jurisdiction to quickly detect and identify over 5,000 chemical threats in the field
LEOs were attacked with fireworks, and motorcyclists broke through a police line as protests intensified following President Trump’s deployment of the California National Guard
Senior law enforcement early adopters appreciate DDF1’s unique value proposition
The orders encourage the FAA to expedite beyond visual line of sight operations while adding safeguards against terrorism, espionage and public safety threats
“When every second matters in an investigation, Magnet One, with the introduction of Magnet One Process and Mobile Case Stream, will provide game-changing capabilities that empower investigative teams to solve cases at the speed of crime,” said Braden Thomas, Chief Product & Research Officer at Magnet Forensics
The Drones for First Responders Act would also require drones to meet stricter “Rules of Origin” standards by 2030, ensuring key parts aren’t made in China
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