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BREAKING NEWS
BWC: Texas civilian officer shot in face with pellet gun while responding to day-old burglary report
The Fort Worth Civilian Response Unit officer, who was not armed with a gun, was struck by pellets on his face and eye as he ushered a bystander to safety
During the annual vigil, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche spoke about the lasting impact of supporting families as 363 fallen officers were honored, including 109 killed in 2025
San Leandro Chief Angela Averiett is accused of sideswiping a vehicle while driving on a roadway median and failing to stop
The annual National Police Week tradition raised $2.5 million in 2026 for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
Investigators believe Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who drove a pickup truck down Bourbon Street, downloaded the tutorials and put IEDs consistent with the videos near the attack
This year’s honorees include 109 officers killed in the line of duty in 2025, along with 254 who died in previous years
The move would sweep nearly $4 billion from the Law Enforcement Officers’ and Firefighters’ System Plan 1, which covers first responders hired prior to October 1977
Robert Dial won $22 million in economic damages and $2 million for pain and suffering after he sued an ex-Parker PD detective over his 2022 arrest on felony charges of tampering with evidence
After Memphis Police Officer Torres-Molina searched the man and removed a firearm, he attempted to detain the suspect in a cruiser; the suspect then pulled out a second handgun and shot the officer
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
With political violence escalating, local police must take proactive steps to protect elected officials through threat detection, community partnerships and event security
A 1,325% spike in AI-related abuse cases demands stronger tools and support for law enforcement to uphold the new federal law
California’s “No Secret Police Act,” introduced by Senator Scott Wiener, would make it a misdemeanor for officers to obscure their faces
Understanding the protective protocols and legal standards that shaped agents’ response during a high-security DHS event
A Florida PD now requires supervisors to visit cops who call out sick — a policy aimed at preventing abuse and protecting officer safety, but one that could erode morale and trust
The protest playbook has changed — here’s what officers are up against now
PRODUCT NEWS
The latest expansion includes six additional two-camera ARSENAL in-car systems, reinforcing synchronized front-facing roadway recording and infrared rear-seat monitoring capabilities across the county’s patrol units
Engineered for reliability, precision, and mission readiness, CSI products are built to perform when seconds matter most
The department’s deployment includes ARSENAL MK2 body-worn cameras featuring 128GB internal storage, hot-swappable batteries, and multiple mounting configurations
New mission mode provides simpler and more intuitive sampling of hazardous vapors
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
The department’s deployment includes ARSENAL MK2 body-worn cameras featuring 128GB internal storage, hot-swappable batteries, and multiple mounting configurations
The department’s deployment includes ARSENAL MK2 body-worn cameras featuring 128GB internal storage, hot-swappable batteries, and multiple mounting configurations
Judges evaluated nominations from across the country and selected this year’s distinguished group of inductees to be recognized during the 2026 National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
T4E will be showcasing realistic training tools designed to enhance officer readiness while reducing training costs and logistical barriers
To help aspiring leaders navigate this career milestone, a panel of veteran law enforcement leaders will convene for a live webinar and panel discussion on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 2 P.M. PDT