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BREAKING NEWS
Chino PD officers entered a home to find a man threatening a woman with a knife; the man refused instructions to drop the weapon and chased after the victim instead
Deputy Levi Vargas died after suffering a medical emergency during the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup, a 120-mile law enforcement relay race
Chief Jim McDonnell found two officers justified in using deadly force against Gillian Lauren, but the Police Commission concluded they made serious tactical mistakes
The envelope will hold essential documents and include printed guidance for drivers and responding officers on how to communicate during a traffic stop
Video shows the Onondaga County Sheriff’s department’s Air One helicopter hovering just above the water as a deputy pulls the dog from the near-freezing waters
The Independence Police Department announced it had recovered five dolls that were potentially contaminated by fentanyl
Biden was not in the area when the agent was injured during a negligent discharge of his firearm at the Philadelphia International Airport
The law bars most face coverings during enforcement and requires officers to present identification before detaining individuals
The FBI said the material involved is historical in nature and does not include government information
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Understanding the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO)
Explore how retired law enforcement officers can navigate LEOSA authority and liability to enhance executive protection strategies
Bodycam footage lays bare two officers’ shocking inaction during a man’s final moments, exposing a profound betrayal of their duty to protect life
The deadly New Orleans crowd attack shows how extremists weaponize vehicles to target public spaces, stressing the importance of stronger security and counter-radicalization measures
“Joanna’s Law” would help identify staged suicides that could otherwise deceive investigators and let killers walk free
Each president and Congress can make life a little easier or more difficult for cops, and sometimes it’s a guessing game as to which way the new guys will lean
PRODUCT NEWS
AI assistant “Ava” handles a range of lower-priority issues for the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, such as noise complaints, minor traffic issues and potholes
Driver Exchange 9-1-1 is deployed directly from emergency communications centers
A modular, high‑performance M4‑style platform for scenario and marksmanship training
AT&T’s FirstNet deployable network provides mission-critical connectivity through mobile satellite solutions and portable infrastructure
“We see AI as a force multiplier in safeguarding communities. We believe that being recognized by Gartner underscores our dedication and reinforces our commitment to empowering agencies worldwide to stay ahead of threats,” said Gil Cohen, Chief Product Officer at Cognyte
Fully integrated with DroneSense by Versaterm, the Vesper and Trace UAVs will provide agencies with more options for using aerial intelligence as part of mission-critical public safety operations
The 10-inch R10 tablet is powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra 200V series processor and is one of the market’s first Copilot+ PC rugged tablets
Prepared 2 Protect’s newest less-lethal self-defense tool is now available
LVMPD’s new 10-car, all-electric fleet is expected to start patrolling in the next few weeks; at least 400 officers have already been trained on how to drive the vehicles
Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen says BCSO is on track to reach 95% staffing as drone integration and modern tech help recruit and retain deputies