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BREAKING NEWS
BWC: Man fabricates 911 call to lure Calif. deputies to scene of fake home invasion before fatal OIS
When San Bernardino County deputies arrived at the scene, the suspect emerged with what appeared to be a gun and approached a deputy, chasing him around a vehicle
When arresting a suspect for a suspected DUI, Warren Police recovered a gun that was reported stolen from the Syracuse Police Department in 1979
The suit alleges Glock has known for 40 years that its handguns are vulnerable to conversion to automatic weapons and has repeatedly refused to alter the design of its firearms
As Austin officers moved to arrest a suspect, the suspect pulled out a gun and pointed it at a bystander; the bystander tackled the suspect, and officers shot and killed the suspect
The program will also provide incentives based on how many undocumented immigrants provided by ICE the partner agency is able to arrest
“This bill is about one thing, holding criminals accountable for endangering lives through reckless, high-speed attempts to evade law enforcement,” said state Rep. Rylee Linting
Houston police say the shooting did not occur near the home and does not appear to have been in self-defense
When Secaucus Police officers arrived at the scene, over 50 people surrounded the officers’ vehicles and others climbed on top ofmarked police SUVs, damaging them
The Walbridge Police officer blew a .168% BAC on a breathalyzer test administered at the scene; he was relieved of duty immediately
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Why speed, clarity and language matter when false ICE activity claims go viral
Public reaction has been swift, but the incident will be assessed under federal use-of-force standards, vehicle threat analysis and Supreme Court precedent — not political pressure or hindsight
A veteran officer’s perspective on perception, movement and survival when a vehicle accelerates toward police
From political violence and immigration enforcement to shifting criminal justice policy, 2025 forced local law enforcement to absorb the consequences of national decisions — regardless of ideology
The Tijuana attack reveals a growing transnational threat — and the urgent need to modernize how state and local agencies acquire counter-UAS tools
Second Amendment auditors intentionally test police reactions. Here’s how officers can stay professional, protect rights and prevent encounters from escalating
PRODUCT NEWS
Level 3 Duty Holster V3 integrates the Axon signal sidearm mount directly
The Flock Safety technology can differentiate a gunshot from a firework and turns on video surveillance automatically when a gunshot is detected
California agencies are improving transparency, communication, and service within their communities through automated response and case updates over text and email
The C.O.R.E unveils cutting-edge mobile engagement platform for law enforcement in Panama City, Fla.
The C.O.R.E is a versatile and innovative unit that serves as a dynamic event space with meeting, gaming, and outreach capabilities
Technology supports expanded AI analysis of police body-worn camera video
Advanced intelligence now accessible to command staff and uniformed police officers
Swickard Anchorage honors heroic Sergeant Jonathan Butler with a new 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 truck
Butler’s story deeply moved the selection committee, highlighting his exceptional law enforcement service and selfless contributions to non-profit organizations
Long gun rail mount lights now deliver up to 22,000 candela