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BREAKING NEWS
Scottsdale PD officers responded after an American Fine Art Gallery employee reported hearing someone inside; after launching a drone, officers found the man lying on the roof
President Donald Trump alleged that violent crime in Washington is actually getting worse as he ordered a federal takeover of the city’s police department
Using his own income, Savannah State University Officer Armani Phaire helps cover bills and expenses for residents to foster goodwill
The man had robbed at least three victims of jewelry and other valuables in the minutes leading up to the shooting
The Cheektowaga Officers went to the man’s residence and knocked on the door, eventually causing it to break off; the man inside then charged them with a knife
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office is providing policing services in Okemah after a dispute over one officer’s alleged firing led to the chief’s departure
Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Flanagan repeatedly mentioned her official title and told Newport Police officers to turn off their body cameras
The trial against MSP Lt. David Busacca alleged that he altered a report and omitted information in warrant requests, which led to warrants issued without probable cause
Sgt. Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada were fatally shot before backup arrived; after the officers were shot, bystanders persuaded the man to put down his weapon
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Why speed, clarity and language matter when false ICE activity claims go viral
Public reaction has been swift, but the incident will be assessed under federal use-of-force standards, vehicle threat analysis and Supreme Court precedent — not political pressure or hindsight
A veteran officer’s perspective on perception, movement and survival when a vehicle accelerates toward police
From political violence and immigration enforcement to shifting criminal justice policy, 2025 forced local law enforcement to absorb the consequences of national decisions — regardless of ideology
The Tijuana attack reveals a growing transnational threat — and the urgent need to modernize how state and local agencies acquire counter-UAS tools
Second Amendment auditors intentionally test police reactions. Here’s how officers can stay professional, protect rights and prevent encounters from escalating
PRODUCT NEWS
The steel frame’s balance between the slide and the frame finetunes the handling of the PDP Match Steel Frame
Miller Mendel, Inc. is the only known SOC-2-certified company specifically designed for managing public safety pre-employment background investigations
The Portland Police Department was one of the last major U.S. police agencies without the technology, which will be implemented next summer
Of particular value to law enforcement are the RPLATE’s automated registration and GPS tracking features
The growth of the global public safety drone market is driven by rise in awareness of the capabilities and benefits of public safety drones, increase in need for streamlined operations, and government investments in R&D
Organizers have chosen New Year’s Eve as reminder that police officers all over the country are working and not with their families
Instead of arresting offenders, officers share the drone video with the teens’ parents and schools
The money will be put toward advanced camera technology, license plate readers, a speed enforcement van and more technologies
Nearly 3,000 law enforcement agencies have switched to the CVSA
Field demonstration shows initial capabilities of end-to-end, dynamic network resource provisioning on a 5G network to enhance situational awareness for public safety personnel