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BREAKING NEWS
ICE arrested Old Orchard Beach PD reserve Officer Jon Luke Evans on July 25; the agency said Evans overstayed his visa and unlawfully attempted to purchase a firearm
The cards feature a photo of the Oviedo officer, a brief profile of their work assignment and a fun fact about themselves, as well as the officer’s personal motto
“Incredible job by all of our deputies who investigated and refused to stop searching for a high lethality DV suspect,” Sheriff Derek Sanders stated
Enhanced collaboration with prosecutors and data-driven deployments helped the Baltimore PD solve more crimes than the national average and reduce officer attrition
NYPD
A box containing official NYPD pants, shirts, jackets and hats was found near Green-Wood Cemetery
Mitchellville officers quit following a turbulent stretch that included the exit of two police chiefs and a fired administration
The woman mocked police and said she’d “kill my kids if they ever became a cop,” according to the East Greenwich police report
President Donald Trump said the Guard presence helped drive down crime and warned deployments may return “in a much stronger form” when “crime begins to soar again”
A civil rights settlement mandates oversight and policy updates for Antioch PD after texts and federal indictments revealed racist messages and excessive force
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
Cellphone carriers are now required to send first responders based on the location of the caller, rather than the nearest cell tower
“Addressing public safety has to be a mix of both investment and enforcement,” said Clay Young, Chair of the Baton Rouge Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Foundation
Blockchain Intelligence Group has partnered with a State Bureau of Investigations that will be using QLUE to enhance their digital forensic capabilities
FEDS initial purchase of eBee VISION represents a first in the Middle East
The city will also be increasing patrols to the highest levels since 2018, even with decreased staff
Walther Arms and Hornady kick off consumer promotion to ensure responsible storage and accessibility
Purchase any Walther P22, CCP, WMP, or PD380 handgun and receive a Hornady Treklite® Lock Box XXL
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