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BREAKING NEWS
Taking cover behind trees, two Chautauqua County deputies issued multiple commands for a man firing shots into the air to drop his weapon before a shootout occurred
Investigators said Hieu Tran used his NYPD-issued firearm to shoot the man as they sat in their vehicles; a lawsuit alleges Tran “calmly fled the scene ... and went to work the next day like nothing happened”
Phoenicia firefighter and Fire District Commissioner Michael J. Ryan, a veteran of multiple law enforcement agencies and the U.S. Air Force, suffered a medical emergency during the rescue
The suspect, linked to 11 shots fired incidents, was critically injured after raising a gun at officers during a foot pursuit captured on bodycam
Jason Banegas, who pleaded guilty to murdering Hollywood Police Department Officer Yandy Chirino, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole
Diego Barron-Esquivel, described as a Mexican national, “did intentionally and forcibly assault, resist, oppose, impede, intimidate and interfere with” an ICE agent, court documents show
The automated system frees dispatchers to focus on high-priority 911 responses while still providing 24/7 support for non-emergency inquiries
Rob and Michele Singer Reiner were found dead on Dec. 14 at their home in Los Angeles, and investigators believe they suffered stab wounds
Troopers have increased visits to local gyms, military bases and colleges with hopes of recruiting young officers to fill the ranks after experienced troopers retire
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
“Safariland is committed to delivering superior products that meet our customers’ demands,” said Eric Gasvoda, GM of Duty Gear. “Our customers have been eagerly awaiting the release of a 6000 series holster for the Walther PDP, and we are proud to deliver a holster that meets their evolving needs”
P7 Saves launches with the story of Officer Jordan Robison who survived multiple gunshot wounds during a vehicle takedown of an attempted murder suspect
The new system has been designed to provide improved in-ear communication quality and clarity for encrypted “TETRA” communication systems - commonly used by law enforcement and public safety organizations worldwide
John Chiaramonte, MCP’s consulting president, leads virtual meeting of public-safety experts to strategize how to combat dangerous and wasteful practice of placing fake 911 calls to elicit an emergency response
“[Call of Duty’s] gameplan features a truly impressive collection of authentic gear and products similar to what we offer customers so they can live our mantra of ‘Always Be Ready,’” said 5.11 Tactical CMO Debra Radcliff
“We saw an opportunity with Lexipol to set...standards of the utmost integrity, professionalism and dedication to the people we serve,” explains Chief James Schultz of Willoughby Police Department
HxGN OnCall Planning & Response to support the VIDaL initiative in Germany’s most populous federal state
iDEMS helps extract valuable data to solve investigations more efficiently by automating workflows from data silos into a secure, centralized AI-driven system
Launched in 2023, the Skydio X10 was specifically designed for first responders
The suspect stole a pickup truck with a sleeping 2-year-old inside; officers found and consoled the child, offering him a dinosaur story book