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BREAKING NEWS
Locust Grove PD broke into a burning home, encountering a knife-wielding man before discovering a woman with fatal burns and freeing two adults and a child locked in a bedroom
The search for the man who shot two Portland Police officers involved multiple local and federal law enforcement agencies and generated more than 200 tips
Videos show cruisers blocking the woman, suspected of driving a stolen vehicle, into a parking lot; the woman suddenly reversed, crashing into a cruiser before driving forward
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino is among the federal agents leaving Minneapolis; border czar Tom Homan will take charge of Operation Metro Surge
“Members of the public have been following, yelling at, demanding identification and engaging with [SWAT and Crime Reduction Unit] officers,” Vancouver PD Chief Troy Price said
President Trump calls on lawmakers to pass legislation to end sanctuary policies and judges hear arguments about pausing Operation Metro Surge following Alex Pretti’s death
Video shows the woman ignoring Buffalo Police officers’ commands to drop the knife and advancing toward a group of people she knew before stabbing a man in the head
The Mount Pleasant Police Department launched an investigation after receiving a tip and initially fired two officers; another investigation led to the separation of eight more
“She got out and got between the suspect’s and the officer’s vehicle, screaming at them to let him go,” Leeds PD Chief Paul Irwin said. “You might can do that somewhere else, but not here in Alabama.”
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Parades are joyful for citizens but fretful for police departments large and small
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
As demonstrations increasingly unfold outside synagogues, mosques and churches, the distinction between protest and intimidation is becoming harder to ignore
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
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
PRODUCT NEWS
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
The Flock Safety LPR system, installed about a year ago in South Sioux City, has helped police track down 20 stolen vehicles and aided in 3 homicide investigations
“This Liberator HP [hearing protection headset] exclusive marks the beginning of our collaboration with Noveske,” said Timothy Drnec, VP of Marketing for Safariland. “By combining our expertise in protective equipment with Noveske’s renowned craftsmanship, we are able to offer our customers a modern take on range gear.”
Police department uses real-time data insights to enhance information flow between officers and decision makers
This collaboration will enhance public safety operations and modernize technology infrastructure within the nation’s busiest transportation hub
LiveOps integrates live streaming, two-way communications, fleet and evidence management into a single platform
Clearview AI is among 66 companies selected to participate in invitation-only program for CXOs of innovative, next-gen companies with dual-use National Security technology
The Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace is the flagship offering of Tradewinds, the DoD’s suite of tools and services designed to accelerate the procurement and adoption of Artificial Intelligence, data, and analytics capabilities.
With over four decades of expertise in power management, Vanner joining forces with Havis represents a union of complementary strengths
The new module streamlines processes, ensuring that assessments are performed fully and efficiently while capturing comprehensive, actionable data