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BREAKING NEWS
The Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force also recommended required waiting periods for all firearm purchases and prohibiting the possession of large-capacity magazines
The suspect rammed multiple patrol vehicles and civilian cars during a pursuit that began with a disturbance call at an IHOP
While officials report no credible threats, major police agencies are increasing patrols at religious, diplomatic and community sites as a precaution
NYPD
The move halts a phased expansion approved under former mayor Eric Adams that would have grown the NYPD to 40,000 officers by 2029
How Austin police officers and first responders moved toward gunfire in 57 seconds — and why mindset matters in active violence
Officers confronted and killed the gunman within a minute of the first 911 call after he targeted patrons outside a bar near the University of Texas campus
Master Trooper Steven J. Perry, 30, was struck head-on by an impaired driver while driving on the Durham Freeway
A dash camera video shows a La Crosse County deputy and a Holmen Police officer break a burning vehicle’s window, unlock the door and locate the driver without hesitation
After a gunman opened fire on crews on Canfield Mountain, wounded Coeur d’Alene Engineer David Tysdal helped identify the shooter while deputies pulled survivors and victims to safety
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
How can cops prepare for being told, “We don’t serve your kind around here”?
Two cases recently argued before SCOTUS could narrow or expand warrantless searches – and they could reach back to what police are doing now
The drug landscape in the U.S. over the last decade has shifted, with the opioid threat reaching epidemic levels and impacting significant portions of the country
The average citizen has no idea how much time cops spend searching buildings for intruders, mediating domestic quarrels, or recovering illegal drugs
Rigid, high-stress police academies may be counterproductive; we need to focus more on the why and less on the how
Jim and Doug discuss the ramifications of the new position of the DOJ
PRODUCT NEWS
Powerful miniature LED light uses alkaline battery; ideal for professional and everyday tasks
The left-hand specific fits are compatible with Glock 17 and Glock 19
CommunityConnect keeps victims informed through text and email updates, providing real-time case progress and court notifications, while gathering feedback through surveys
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Team Rubicon will be featured in the first ‘Oakley In Service’ film, a new storytelling platform for Oakley Standard Issue dedicated to the selfless efforts of the service community, on and off-duty
Solution provides safety and law enforcement personnel access to stealth electric motorcycles, motorcycle charging and off-grid emergency power
Four major enhancements now available to all Siren users and implementers
The device permits simultaneous charging of light and spare battery for long work shifts
After the grappler was deployed, the vehicle crashed into a tree; the suspect attempted to flee but was apprehended with the help of a Thurston County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9