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BREAKING NEWS
Chicago officers heard the man threatening to stab them if they opened the door; when officers entered the unit and deployed TASERs, the man lunged at them with a knife
Former wide receiver Laveranues Coles joins a group of nine former NFL players who serve at the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, including former linebacker Jeff Kopp, now a detective
The deployment, sparked by an emergency order in August, includes armed patrols in public spaces and support for local and federal law enforcement
Utah Valley University is in the process of hiring eight more campus police officers and two new safety managers who will help coordinate security for future events on campus
The Warren Police Department and Turning Point Macomb are partnering to provide trauma response training for officers and a 24/7 hotline
“I’m about to do something just cause that’s who I am, bro,” the suspect told the Lima Police officer before shooting and wounding him
The charges against the suspected killer of San Bernardino County Deputy Andrew Nunez make him eligible for the death penalty
MacAleese first created an anonymous tipline in exchange for cash as an Albuquerque Police detective in 1976; now, Crime Stoppers is a key policing tool on an international scale
“NYPD, are you disgusted with the election of Zohran Mamdani? Join us!” the Houston Police Officers’ Union posted on social media
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
Verizon Frontline is the advanced network and technology built for first responders
The firm’s subject-matter experts first will assess the agency’s computer-aided dispatch and records-management systems and then provide procurement guidance
The new Truckee Forends for The Remington 870 shotgun come in 7.5-inch, 9-inch and 10.5-inch lengths
“It not only enables us to catch people, but it keeps our officers safe day in and day out,” Police Chief Harold Medina said
Company will donate innovative Mission Darkness faraday bags and analysis enclosures to these agencies, with each kit valued at approximately $11,000
“In the true spirit of Christmas, we hope this gift will keep this community and its great officers safer than they are today through realistic training.”
The custom command center could also double as a SWAT/Tactical response unit
Industry-leading cloud-native records management system will now save hours of administrative work so officers can spend more time in the field supporting their community
Smart materials, nanotechnology and wearable devices set to impact the body armor market
