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BREAKING NEWS
The suspect entered a branch of U.S. Bank in Berea and “immediately shot and killed a male victim” and then fatally shot a teller, according to an FBI affidavit
The settlement stemmed from a federal civil complaint Greene’s family initially filed in 2020, the year after he died from injuries sustained when officers used force to arrest him
Metro Nashville PD Officer Peter Kinsey stopped a man walking alongside a highway when the man tackled him and fired a shot from his holstered service weapon
The suspect is accused of stabbing Wayne County Sheriff Thomas Ballinger and Sgt. Dan Broome with a knife; the man then fled the scene and was caught after posting a video online
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
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A tragedy involving a law enforcement family member demands precise, trauma-informed messaging to preserve trust and prioritize those most impacted
As vigilante justice groups target child predators, law enforcement must ask: Where are we falling short?
From predictive patrols to real-time misconduct alerts, here’s what Executive Order 14179 means for your department
From a compromised crime scene to controversial police conduct, the O.J. Simpson case offers a study on the pitfalls that can derail justice
Following a Ninth Circuit decision on use of force, one sheriff’s new policy has sparked debate over legal interpretation, responder safety and the future of crisis response models
From staffing shortages to public trust challenges, the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped law enforcement. Are agencies better prepared for the next pandemic?
PRODUCT NEWS
Built on Drone as a First Responder (DFR) technology, Knighthawk 2.0 is designed to modernize public safety infrastructure around the globe by strengthening emergency response, protecting first responders, and safeguarding communities when it matters most
FirstNet is powering a resilient connectivity plan to keep first responders mission ready throughout every moment of the Big Game
The discount is 10% off the total order and can be reused on future purchases
Lightweight, multi-fuel light provides broad fitment for compact and sub-compact handguns
“For too long, officers in Paterson were asked to do their jobs without the modern tools routinely used by other major cities. That has changed,” New Jersey A.G. Matthew Platkin said
The reinforced glass is designed to withstand repeated shots from high-caliber firearms and allows officers to return fire from inside the vehicle
A new line of commemorative public safety badges honors the 25th Anniversary of September 11th and supports Tunnel to Towers’ mission to help the families of America’s fallen heroes
The COA optic is offered as a factory-installed package
“This acquisition reinforces our commitment to innovation and to making it easier for customers to do business with a single, trusted partner,” Gautam Malik, CEO of Gamber-Johnson, commented
Updated docking stations for Getac B360 and S510 now available