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BREAKING NEWS
Mental Health
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed a bill for first responders, citing concerns about fairness and legal issues raised by business and insurance groups
Lincoln Police Chief Michon Morrow said the officers followed policy by searching the man and handcuffing him when he was taken into custody, but missed the gun
Half of the grant funding will be distributed in 2026 to areas hosting FIFA World Cup games, America 250 national events and the 2028 Olympic Games
As Grand Rapids police officers approached the man to speak with him, he pulled out a firearm and fired at least four shots before fleeing
The pig named “Parrot” has been taken to an animal welfare center after officers chased him down, rescuing him from roaming on the busy highway
Motor vehicle theft saw the biggest decrease of 40% compared with 2024 data, and there have been 18 fewer homicides than in the same period last year
Larry Orr was awarded a $600,000 settlement in a police misconduct case against the state, but was initially asked to hand over his historic life ring
After crashing the vehicle, the suspect fled on foot; officers found him at the beach, naked, and took him into custody
The woman struggled and fled from officers, escaping to her car before trying to drive away with an officer halfway inside the vehicle
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
A confrontation with a non-compliant semi-truck driver highlights the dangers officers face when engaging drivers inside running vehicles and why an exit strategy matters
As tensions escalate overseas, local agencies may face heightened risks from lone-actor attacks, soft-target threats and possible cyber retaliation
Why 360-degree coverage matters for small protective details
PRODUCT NEWS
The drone’s features are specially calibrated for outdoor search-and-rescue and first-responder cases
“We did have another jurisdiction ... actually sent their K-9 and they were there pretty quickly in just a few minutes,” Officer Michael Slininger said. “But by the time the K-9 arrived, [the drone team] had already located the juvenile”
The yearly one-week conference is held to offer law enforcement personnel the opportunity to learn the latest truth verification techniques utilizing the CVSA as well as advanced interviewing and interrogation training
“Public safety professionals are spending up to half their shift filling out reports, rather than addressing operational needs and responding to calls for service.”
In 2024, the fats® platform will celebrate 40 years in the virtual training industry where they are known as the pioneer and innovator in small arms training
New relationship will deliver an unmatched combination of protection, lightweight and flexibility in body armor for law enforcement personnel, powered by Kevlar EXO
Expansion of scenario and character libraries, coupled with recoil kit enhancements, highlights VirTra’s active drive to elevate realism in training
Organizations will work together to support the growing Drone as First Responder (DFR) initiative
Highlighting the innovative technologies Avient will be presenting at Industry Day at the Range is the next-generation Dyneema® unidirectional (UD) material
The DANIEL H9 has everything demanded of a modern, striker-fired handgun, like ambidextrous controls, an accessory rail, optics compatibility, and more