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BREAKING NEWS
NYPD
Officials decided to fire the officers when they found they had been disqualified during candidacy but were hired anyway; the PBA disputed the decision, calling for a “fair process”
A man faces felony charges after biting Burlington Police K-9 Talon on the left ear; in 2020, Talon was stabbed during an arrest before making a full recovery and returning to duty
After James “XY” Brown served the Jacksonville PD as a full-time officer for 14 years, he became a school crossing guard, the role where he made his biggest impact on the community
Seattle Police officers ordered the man, who was reportedly pointing the gun at passing drivers, to drop the weapon; instead, he pointed it at the responding cops
“I am proud of the accomplishments we achieved together, and I thank the residents of this city for their trust and partnership,” Smith said in a statement
Grand Island police broke a window and pulled the man from a smoke-filled vehicle moments before it was fully engulfed in flames
Firearms found in Baltimore FD trainee’s car after police respond to threats made against classmates
Police say a Baltimore City Fire Academy trainee threatened to “stack bodies” before classmates alerted instructors, leading officers to seize multiple firearms from his vehicle
The suspect named a specific officer in written plans that also included a map of the campus police station, according to a probable cause affidavit
Genesee County commissioners are poised to approve a $50,000 partnership with the American Red Cross that would equip paramedics with Type O blood for emergency transfusions
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Incidents across multiple states point to recurring issues with overtime, supervision and internal controls
PRODUCT NEWS
The funds are to cover heart disease and cancer screenings for first responders, which are often not covered by insurance
New technology introduces groundbreaking innovations in law enforcement incident and evidence management
New system equips evidence lockers with smart technology, streamlining the process for law enforcement to track and store critical chain of custody data
$80,000 in awarded grants to be used for educational and disaster relief purposes, focusing on better preparation for our communities
Previously, law enforcement agencies were able to send Ring owners who lived near an area of an active investigation private emails requesting video footage
$13,986 was donated to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s initiatives.
New lights use rechargeable battery; fit popular compact handguns
Visit 5.11 at SHOT Show booth #10334 to check out these new products in person
The drone’s features are specially calibrated for outdoor search-and-rescue and first-responder cases