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BREAKING NEWS
The board noted that Prade, 79, will come up for parole again in 2033; the panel said Prade lacked the programming “to address his risk to reoffend”
Lincoln Police Chief Michon Morrow said the officers followed policy by searching the man and handcuffing him when he was taken into custody, but missed the gun
Half of the grant funding will be distributed in 2026 to areas hosting FIFA World Cup games, America 250 national events and the 2028 Olympic Games
As Grand Rapids police officers approached the man to speak with him, he pulled out a firearm and fired at least four shots before fleeing
The pig named “Parrot” has been taken to an animal welfare center after officers chased him down, rescuing him from roaming on the busy highway
Motor vehicle theft saw the biggest decrease of 40% compared with 2024 data, and there have been 18 fewer homicides than in the same period last year
Larry Orr was awarded a $600,000 settlement in a police misconduct case against the state, but was initially asked to hand over his historic life ring
After crashing the vehicle, the suspect fled on foot; officers found him at the beach, naked, and took him into custody
The woman struggled and fled from officers, escaping to her car before trying to drive away with an officer halfway inside the vehicle
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
The curriculum is intended to allow officers to fulfill a portion of their regular cycle of perishable skills training
Fort Lee (N.J.) Police Department modernizes its automatic license plate recognition technology
See a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado outfitted with the new SeatVault Drawer, All-Weather Line Drawer System, and the brand new TruckGlide
The mounts feature a precision machined footprint for a Trijicon RMR reflex sight
Woodbine Community School District deploys ZeroEyes AI gun detection to protect students and faculty
Proactive security solution will identify illegally brandished guns on Iowa school campuses and dispatch alerts to first responders in as fast as 3-5 seconds
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Researchers said the new tool, oral fluid testing, would be cheaper for law enforcement agencies, require less training and allow investigators to determine a driver’s impairment through minimally invasive methods
Researchers aim to collect important data related to the use of RDS on pistols
10% of proceeds from the sale of Blue Autism Awareness Badges to be donated to cause partner ASGO
Smith & Warren is a leading manufacturer of metal badges and insignia for public safety professionals