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BREAKING NEWS
Video shows the Milwaukee officer ordering the man to exit the truck; he refused and drove away at a high rate of speed as the officer attempted to remove him
Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt said he has hotel records, LPR photos and witness testimony that prove Summer Sundas Naqvi was not in jail when she claimed to be
Everyone got out of the car and were detained as New York State Police troopers extinguished the fire and arrested the suspect
“This incident is a stark reminder of the dangers our deputies face during everyday tasks that most people might consider routine,” the Collier County Sheriff’s Office stated
NYPD
The NYPD officers were working an overtime shift when they came across one of the victims before fatally shooting the suspect
The man was allegedly holding the vehicle’s driver against her will and had stabbed her the day before; he resisted Chino PD officers, claiming to be suffering a heart problem
Even after the city’s efforts to revamp the hiring process, the department currently has 8,677 sworn personnel — the lowest total in nearly 25 years
Samuel Machado, who was a Yolo County Sheriff’s lieutenant at the time of the explosion, allegedly illegally stored more than 1 million pounds of fireworks and used his position to evade scrutiny
Landon Faulkner, 24, joined the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office in 2022; in all, he served in law enforcement for nearly six years
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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?
A brutal ambush, a fallen deputy and a judge’s stunning ruling — police demand answers after two alleged cop killers are granted bond
President Trump’s decision to eliminate the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database (NLEAD) has reignited debate over police accountability. But data suggests the program may have fallen far short of its goal
After thousands of former police firearms were linked to crimes, the ATF warns law enforcement to reconsider resale policies. Should departments mandate destruction instead?
From combating cross-border crime to safeguarding democratic values, our alliance rises above politics to protect both nations
PRODUCT NEWS
Developed after the 2022 death of K-9 Jack, the modular vest protects the most vulnerable areas without compromising mobility
After 25 years in law enforcement, Jeff Passino crossed the graduation stage — not for a promotion, but to fulfill a promise to himself
Drones as first responders are flown to the site of priority calls to assess the situation before police officers, firefighters or emergency medical crews arrive on the scene
Acquisition transforms how agencies equip first responders with life-saving information
The First Defense one-step detection process offers a visual indication of fentanyl
FirstNet Compact Rapid Deployables, AT&T LEO Cell Trailers and LEO Emergency Communication Portables and AT&T Amphibious Vehicle are delivering connectivity
Reauthorization will ensure public safety’s voice in guiding the evolution of emergency communications
Collaboration integrates Android’s emergency live video to 911 with RapidSOS’ AI response platform supporting 600M+ connected devices, 22,000+ public safety agencies
The program allows Hazleton Police Department officers to hear 911 call audio and see drone video of an incident scene as they are en route to respond
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