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BREAKING NEWS
With more than 5,000 complaints in 2025, Chicago PD plans to add 25 civilian staff by 2026 to speed up internal reviews
Boston Police Capt. Det. Terry Thomas stated that the agency plans to scale up existing programs
The man called 911 on himself, stating he was going to “kill everybody” in a gym; when officers arrived, he rammed vehicles while pointing a gun at Sparks Police officers
The Court ruled that it was not clearly established that Vermont State Police Sgt. Jacob Zorn violated Shela Linton’s Fourth Amendment rights, entitling him to qualified immunity in the 2015 case
Gordon Graham recounts how a chance encounter launched his career and fueled decades of work in risk management and organizational improvement on CHP’s podcast
The announcement by Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper comes after the early release of two high-profile convicted sex offenders under California’s Proposition 57
Hartford Police Officer Christopher Vanwey witnessed a girl missing out on hockey merchandise thrown by a mascot and gifting her a toy and a soccer ball
Most reductions will impact community-based programs as the agency seeks up to $4 million in savings, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi says
Interim D.C. Metropolitan Police Chief Jeffery Carroll stated that the officer was targeted and it was possible the suspects knew he was a police officer
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
One of the frustrations of the flood of reform recommendations is that the public is never informed that these practices are nearly universal in policing
The legislation creates a $25,000 personal liability ceiling for officers found liable for state constitutional violations
The President’s executive order voices clear support for law enforcement, avoids punitive actions and promises a reasonable review of policing practices
Concerned citizens must act to ensure equity and opportunity in their communities
Whatever the outcome, the process must be evidence-based, deliberate and meet the highest standards of any homicide investigation
As this incident leads the news, it is imperative we identify lessons we can apply to training, policy and community relations
PRODUCT NEWS
AeroFit’s new fit testing device provides silent operation, interactive guidance, automated verification and smart respirator pairing
Designed for real-world DFR training, testing and collaboration, FLI Town will provide a secure, vendor-agnostic environment
U.S. Government efficiency initiatives unlock opportunities for WRAP to lead public safety tech consolidation, deliver cost savings and reform training solutions
Miami Beach PD’s Real Time Intelligence Center will integrate drones, 850 cameras and AI-driven analytics to improve situational awareness
We are excited by what’s to come for each of these companies as well as the value we believe a spin-off will create for our employees, customers, and shareholders,” says Ola Rollén, Chairman of the Board for Hexagon
Leading data intelligence platform expands public safety business and commercial use cases to help organizations unlock, own, and activate their data
Magnet Forensics named Best Cybersecurity Company of 2025
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Drone footage provided a bird’s-eye view of the search area, allowing officers on the ground to use the drone’s imaging to pinpoint the suspect’s location, video shows
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