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BREAKING NEWS
Michael McMahon was sentenced to 18 months in prison for his role in “a campaign of transnational repression;" McMahon said he was “unwittingly used” by the Chinese government
Bristol is working to construct a two-story facility that would house a training center where its police officers and others across the state could practice how to deal with armed attackers in complex buildings
Metro Nashville Police Mounted Unit Officer Michael Douglas tended to horses alone for three days, left without assistance due to downed trees and icy roads
The Counter Drone State and Local Defender Act would allow state and local agencies to apply for authorization to disable drones during major events, including the 2026 World Cup
Officer Houston Tipping died three days after he suffered a spinal injury during training; his family sued, claiming he was killed in retaliation for reporting an alleged sexual assault
Trooper Michael Diego was participating in a “competitive process” for FHP’s Criminal Interdiction Unit at the agency’s training academy when he became unresponsive
Police say the investigation follows newly released documents alleging Prince Andrew shared confidential government information while serving as a trade envoy
The suspect was reportedly wearing a tactical vest and gloves and had a Kevlar helmet and gas mask in the vehicle; the shotgun was loaded and he had additional rounds on him
NYPD
Using a catch pole and a plastic tarp, the officers were able to pull the eagle to safety on the boat
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
There is a lot of debate and concern among law enforcement officials about EO 13768
Jim and Doug discuss what officers need to keep in mind with regard to handling fentanyl
Trump’s first address to a joint session of Congress surprised many of his detractors
A study of police ambushes illustrates specific strategies and tactics that could greatly improve your chance of survival during an ambush attack
The debate over the efficacy of gun-free zones has only grown more heated in the wake of several recent mass casualty incidents
Urban Shield enables all first responders to put their professional training into practical use in secure, safe scenario-based training exercises
PRODUCT NEWS
The man could be seen on drone footage walking around his home with a rifle; he continued firing shots during multiple negotiation attempts before he was fatally shot
Clearview AI’s world leading database of 20 billion images will be available to public defenders seeking to exonerate the wrongfully accused
New contract simplifies procurement process, saves time and money, and provides dedicated support for first responders nationwid
Mark43 BriefAI, an AI-powered case summarization tool, rapidly distills the key facts of a case to accelerate investigations
The settlement agreement disposes of a lawsuit brought by plaintiff ACLU under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), which makes exemptions for government and government contractors, banking and bank affiliates as well as consent-based usage
Clearview AI company was among the first organizations that provided technological support to the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine in March 2022
Delivering up to 1,000 lumens and 10,000 candela, and featuring multi-fuel operation with USB or disposable battery options, the new light is designed to fit select subcompact handguns
Helped identify 70 illegal armed group members & 150 orphans in Crimea