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BREAKING NEWS
The White House outlined sweeping measures to support law enforcement and reverse policies it says embolden violent criminals
“This journey has been a long and painful road — not only for Erik, but for his family, who have carried this weight with unwavering strength, faith, and love,” the Port St. Lucie PD said
A family member said the Gardena Police officer had resisted adding a new pet to the household, but “this little guy tugged on his heart.”
The review board found that Blendon Township Officer Connor Grubb did not violate department policy when he fatally shot Ta’Kiya Young in 2023
Officers with the Honolulu Police Department received a 27% raise over four years, causing a pay gap that earns police officers up to $48K more than rookie state deputies
In 2025, 165 homicides were committed in the Motor City; that is 38 fewer than the 203 reported for 2024, which the city said then was the lowest since 188 were committed in 1965
A suspect repeatedly shot at Rochester officers, wounding three across two different locations; a civilian also fired shots in the gunfight and was wounded
The driver, who was believed to be a member of the Tren de Aragua gang, tried to run officers over, prompting them to fire defensive shots, according to the Department of Homeland Security
Gov. Tim Walz said the Guard will support police in protecting infrastructure and public safety during protests over the ICE-involved shooting
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
The words “Protect and Serve Those That Land Here” form a circle and are separated by two tiny alien faces with large eyes
The V-Armed training has been in use at the department since 2022, and trains officers in situations surrounding de-escalation, mental health and use of force
Chief James E. White praises the effectiveness of BolaWrap in safely restraining individuals without harm, with a surge in mental health-related calls, the Detroit PD’s commitment to minimal-force policing aligns with Wrap Technologies’ “no-harm” principle, marking a significant milestone in enhancing public safety techniques
“We have eyes on him coming down the tower,” a deputy with the aviation unit says in the video. “He’s probably about three-quarters of the way up”
The La Mesa Police Department implemented SPIDR Tech with the goal of improvinginteractions between police and the community
A ticket to Axon Week 2024 gets you access to both TASERCON and Axon Accelerate
Instituted this year, the awards recognize innovation and impact, as determined by an independent panel
Gamber-Johnson engineers a fully rugged docking station for the new Getac ZX80 8” Android tablet
The company is building a safety and security ecosystem to connect public safety agencies and enterprises to help protect people, property and places
“The integration of GeoComm Indoor Maps into RapidSOS Premium will enable telecommunicators to deliver invaluable guidance to emergency personnel as they respond to emergency calls indoors,” said Jeff Liebl, GeoComm President and CEO