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BREAKING NEWS
Tenino Mayor Dave Watterson stated the city faced bankruptcy if the police department remained active
“I’m not afraid of you, pig!” the suspect can be heard saying as he turned to hit a Portland Police officer in a head with a rock
The suspects, ages 17 and 18, were found dead after opening fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego, where a security guard was credited with preventing more deaths
The officer is accused of shooting a man after a pursuing another man to a shared residence; ICE has since investigated whether the officers at the scene lied about being attacked with shovels
The warrant states that Joseph Magnano should be charged becase he recklessly engaged in conduct that created a grave risk of death to Steven Jones, as well as because the shooting was not legally justified
A security guard at the Islamic Center of San Diego “played a pivotal role” in limiting casualties after two teenage gunmen opened fire, Police Chief Scott Wahl said
Since the beginning of his tenure, Boise Police Chief Chris Dennison has “doubled down” on scenario-based training and updated the department’s stock of less lethal measures
Now-former mayor Ron Shinnick disbanded the entire Cohutta Police Department on May 6 after officers wrote an open letter regarding his wife, who was the town clerk
Adams Township Police Sgt. Aaron Zaliponi saw the suspect lying on a rooftop as shots rang out and struck him with a rifle shot from 115 yards away
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Why speed, clarity and language matter when false ICE activity claims go viral
Public reaction has been swift, but the incident will be assessed under federal use-of-force standards, vehicle threat analysis and Supreme Court precedent — not political pressure or hindsight
A veteran officer’s perspective on perception, movement and survival when a vehicle accelerates toward police
From political violence and immigration enforcement to shifting criminal justice policy, 2025 forced local law enforcement to absorb the consequences of national decisions — regardless of ideology
The Tijuana attack reveals a growing transnational threat — and the urgent need to modernize how state and local agencies acquire counter-UAS tools
Second Amendment auditors intentionally test police reactions. Here’s how officers can stay professional, protect rights and prevent encounters from escalating
PRODUCT NEWS
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The new enhancements integrate AI directly into existing system workflows, positioning intelligence as a core component of daily operations rather than a standalone add-on
Integration connects YASSI’s vehicle record lookup infrastructure with Autura’s TowLien lien processing workflow, delivering faster response times, normalized data and more efficient access for tow operators nationwide
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
Axon Vision introduced to help recognize activity in live camera feeds while Axon Assistant expands secure, compliant AI to deliver operational data and continuous intelligence in the field
“We’re excited to partner with Carahsoft to make our AI-powered investigative solutions readily accessible to all Public Sector agencies,” said Jim Penrose, Co-Founder and CEO of Tranquility AI
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said there is no way to ensure its cameras won’t collect data in areas prohibited under the new law, including schools, courts and places of worship
Powerful new 14-inch mobile graphics workstation with 16 GB GDDR6 memory built for advanced AI, simulation, and data processing in extreme environments
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