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BREAKING NEWS
The Lummi Nation officer has undergone several surgeries and remains hospitalized; video shows him attempting to help a man from his wrecked vehicle before the attack
While not legalizing recreational use, the order could reduce penalties, change regulatory oversight and affect policing priorities
“This milestone does not happen by accident; it’s the direct result of a historic number of people answering the call to serve our city,” Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated
Bongino announced his departure in a post on X in which he said he was grateful for the “opportunity to serve with purpose”
Wellness
Despite needing to undergo dialysis for nine hours every day, Derek Williams said he has been cleared for light-duty work, but Mt. Vernon PD instead sent him a letter of termination
The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act recognizes occupational cancer as a line-of-duty death for public safety officers, clearing the way for expanded federal benefits
Officers shot the man with less lethal foam projectiles multiple times; they fired shots as the man continued to run at them with the wire “whip”
The officer, an investigator in the Sanford PD’s Professional Standards unit, was charged with 79 counts of official misconduct, as well as organized fraud
Former Fla. officer injured in DUI crash that killed FTO trains others with safety education program
Former Delray Beach PD officer Bernenda Marc offers online courses in situational awareness, resilience and emergency preparation to anyone responsible for the safety of others
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A Riverside case involving disabled veteran plates touches on police discipline, military service, due process and public perception
A shooting outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shows how fast a high-profile event can turn into a critical incident — and what officers must do to be ready
Officers’ alleged ICE welfare check at schools reveals confusion over 287(g) and local authority limits
A viral video raises a bigger question for police leaders: How do warning signs of bias go unaddressed — and what should agencies do now?
From crime concerns to cultural signals, public support for policing is rebounding
Incidents across multiple states point to recurring issues with overtime, supervision and internal controls
PRODUCT NEWS
Solis offers law enforcement officials and civilians a new OWB carry option
An LVM Systems mental health screening app was installed on every officer’s phone to help assess a person’s behavior and provide logs of past incidents with subjects who’ve had repeat contact with police
Featuring the DJI Matrice 3D/3TD drone, the DJI Dock 2 is simple to install and deploy
Veritone’s AI-powered redaction software enables a primary state law enforcement agency to streamline processes and address ever-increasing FOIA requests
Edenton Police Department Chief said the remote-restraint devices are building trust in his community as they minimize harm to his officers and the residents they are paid to protect
One of the features Greeley Police Chief Adam Turk is most excited about with the real-time information center is the increased capacity for drones
The Ecuadorian National Traffic Commission selected Jenoptik for a 12 year project to make its roads safer
The new software for the Port Authority PD will “empower officers to stay connected and agile in dynamic operational environments,” Mark43 said
Tracy police deployed a BearCat Armored Recovery Vehicle and a drone to respond to a kidnapping where the victim was held at gunpoint by two individuals at a home