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BREAKING NEWS
A U.S. District Judge ordered the Trump administration to relinquish control of the Guard; the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued an administrative stay of the lower court’s ruling
The Vallejo Police Department has been critically understaffed for years, causing the city to declare the emergency in 2023
The federal judge found that though the president is entitled to “great deference” on whether to call up the Guard, he did not establish that there was danger of rebellion
A suspect fled into a home after he was caught with a stolen pickup truck; Indian River County SWAT officers took the man into custody after he fell through the ceiling
“If I’m reading this right, is he actually riding a real bull?” Alliance Officer Ronald Hook asked the dispatcher
Seven Albuquerque PD Academy instructors were removed from their positions after they punished a cadet who had connections with department leadership for lying
Michael McMahon was sentenced to 18 months in prison for his role in “a campaign of transnational repression;" McMahon said he was “unwittingly used” by the Chinese government
“The officer had a good laugh, reminded the driver that while creativity is appreciated, it’s not exactly a legal defense, and told him to save the card for a rainy day,” Fullerton Police said
The Easton Police Department received 10 machines along with dumbbells and barbells from Planet Fitness
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
“Shooting Performance, not Procedure; Elevating Law Enforcement Training” will concentrate on protection measures and practical execution
This growth is particularly relevant to law enforcement, as the demand for advanced protective gear is on the rise
Everbridge Control Center secures ISO 27001 certification, wins four industry awards; company to unveil Control Center Responder mobile app at Intersec Dubai, transforming incident management
The washable shirt can go under a uniform or vest
Segmented Circle Enhanced reticles in the 1-10x28 models offer illuminated segmented circle for close engagements at lower power, and a fine illuminated cross dot for extended shots
The new products include pocketknives and gloves that are made especially for first responders
The department has held green lab events since 2017 in order to help train police officers about cannabis driving impairment
Gorilla’s Smart Policing Solution helped secure convictions in recent murder case of Susan Hawkey in Neasden
Partnership will enhance St. Petersburg’s law enforcement capabilities with a high-tech mobile command vehicle for diverse operations
Helps local detectives to engage with international law enforcement agencies so that suspects are questioned in their countries of residence and funds are returned to victim