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BREAKING NEWS
Mark Dial was convicted of voluntary manslaughter, reckless endangerment and possessing an instrument of crime and sentenced to 9.5 months in prison; he had already served 10 months
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
Diego Barron-Esquivel, described as a Mexican national, “did intentionally and forcibly assault, resist, oppose, impede, intimidate and interfere with” an ICE agent, court documents show
The automated system frees dispatchers to focus on high-priority 911 responses while still providing 24/7 support for non-emergency inquiries
Rob and Michele Singer Reiner were found dead on Dec. 14 at their home in Los Angeles, and investigators believe they suffered stab wounds
Troopers have increased visits to local gyms, military bases and colleges with hopes of recruiting young officers to fill the ranks after experienced troopers retire
One of the suspects created a detailed plan to bomb five or more companies in the attack; two of the suspects had also planned a bombing attack on ICE agents for 2026
Oklahoma City Police Department officers tased the man twice and deployed a less-lethal impact round before he charged at them, prompting the shooting
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
Swickard Anchorage honors heroic Sergeant Jonathan Butler with a new 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 truck
Butler’s story deeply moved the selection committee, highlighting his exceptional law enforcement service and selfless contributions to non-profit organizations
Long gun rail mount lights now deliver up to 22,000 candela
The feature allows the department chief to access videos of all interactions officers have, even if they forget or are unable to record incidents as they occur
Early trials in retail have resulted in a nearly 50% reduction of incident escalations, demonstrating effective and safe de-escalation
OMNIQ was invited to demonstrate the new system for border control in North America
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