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BREAKING NEWS
The Graham Hoffman Act, introduced by Sens. Eric Schmitt and Maggie Hassan, would make any assault on a police officer, firefighter or EMS provider a federal crime
The suspect called 911 under the guise of reporting an escalating domestic dispute; when a Bellevue Police officer arrived, the man lunged at him with a knife
First responders have conducted at least 629 rescues and 572 assisted evacuations; as many as 100,000 people have been under evacuation orders
Micah James Legnonis suspected to be involved in the same extremist anti-capitalist and anti-government group tied to four suspects who planned an attack on L.A. businesses
Following his arrest, the suspect told investigators he “hated” police, that police “need to die” and he would “kill any cop I see from now on”
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
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Each company’s products work seamlessly together, Axon states; the two have been strategic partners since May 2022
Acquisition builds on existing partnership, combining Fusus’ real-time situational awareness expertise with Axon’s innovative public safety technology for enhanced safety in any environment
Rigaku’s handheld Raman CQL Series analyzers are now grant ready
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