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BREAKING NEWS
NYPD
“We have been successful in bringing down crime,” Mayor Eric Adams said. “Now we need to match it with people feeling safe”
Prosecutors said the group threw fireworks at the facility, vandalized vehicles and then shot at responding police and correctional officers, striking an Alvarado officer in the neck
NYPD
The officer was guarding evidence connected to the murder scene when the suspect emerged and fired at him with a shotgun; he was treated at a hospital and released
“I was given so much blood when I went through my surgeries that I felt compelled to give to others as it was given to me,” Waxahachie Officer James Taylor said
The crash, involving Maryville motorcyce Officer Justin Brown and a Tennessee state trooper in a cruiser, occurred while the officers were supporting Vice President J.D. Vance’s motorcade
The Trump administration sued the city of Rochester after Mayor Malik Evans said local police officers who had aided U.S. Border Patrol agents at a traffic stop violated city policy
The suspect barricaded himself for hours after fatally wounding Vivian Police Officer Marc Brock
Three Osage County deputies and a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper were wounded in the shooting; the 22-year-old suspect was killed at the scene
The trooper’s actions at Kyle Field during the Texas A&M Aggies vs. South Carolina Gamecocks game are under review by the Office of Inspector General
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Advancements in firearms technology, including lightweight materials and improved durability, are driving market expansion
Partnership with Ten-8 Fire and Safety and Frontline Communications will enhance St. Petersburg’s law enforcement capabilities with a high-tech mobile command vehicle for diverse operations
Mission Critical Partners provides insights into the state of eight areas of the public safety market based on assessment data and anecdotal evidence
The certification reinforces NEC’s commitment to advanced, secure, and privacy-centric biometric recognition solutions for law enforcement and state agencies in Texas
New landmark campaign leverages the Cellebrite platform and promise to accelerate justice by equipping and empowering agencies dedicated to protecting youth online
“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