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BREAKING NEWS
One officer stationed on a balcony discharged his gun after the man was seen moving along a fence while pointing a gun upward; an officer radioed that the man had shot himself
“It’s not a mask, it is just simply a face covering, which is for our ... tactical teams because they do some dangerous stuff sometimes,” Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell said
Alton Deshawn Oliver was acquitted on murder charges in the fatal shooting of Deputy James Thomas, 24, fter telling a jury he only fired the gun in self-defense
The Maui Police Department reported that when officers arrived, they encountered an armed suspect who fired at them, striking Officer Suzanne O in the chest
During a traffic stop, the man resisted arrest, disarmed multiple officers and fired a shot that wounded one before Lansing police returned fire
Total crime is down 27% in 2025, with Syracuse PD officers walking beats and working alongside community intervention teams
The San Jose officer, a Medal of Honor recipient, was reinstated with back pay and legal fees after winning arbitration
Federal prosecutors say the suspect, who was an international affairs specialist, cursed at Border Patrol agents and threw food during a heated encounter
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to investigate cities and states that hinder immigration enforcement
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
Annual public sector survey highlights growing need for digital intelligence integration and solutions
Kinetic Concealment, a leading manufacturer of high-quality holsters, is pleased to announce the release of its new line of outside and inside the waistband holsters for the GForce Rapture 9mm.
Indiana district deploys ZeroEyes across nine school campuses to proactively protect students and faculty from potential threats
Cellebrite Smart Search is a SaaS-based solution that securely automates the collection and review of publicly available online data
“We believe it’s a solid investment to keep our officers and citizens safe” Support Services Director Paul Vanderplow said
Former police officer-turned country music chart-topper named honorary chief ambassador supporting law enforcement well being
How cloud, robotics, & AI are accelerating government productivity
BRINC’s flagship drone model will give emergency personnel eyes and ears in dangerous places
The NCS’s objective is to honor, recognize, and protect the legacy of individuals who have significantly contributed to advancements in modeling and simulation