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BREAKING NEWS
Santa Ana officers pursued the man down the Newport Beach Pier and opened fire when he got out of the car while holding a pistol
Port St. Lucie officers acted on intelligence from social media to prevent a large-scale, unlawful meetup of e-bikes
Bodycam video shows suspect opening fire as Reno PD arrives, striking the windshield, tire and bumper of a cruiser before a fatal OIS
The law mandates full disclosure of applicants’ disciplinary history and prior employment before agencies make final job offers
The retired narcotics K-9 attacked the 3-year-old at the Burlington Police chief’s home; it was later euthanized
About 800 members were deployed to support public safety efforts after President Trump invoked Section 740 of the Home Rule Act
Records detail moments of chaos, miscommunication and hesitation during the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension report shows a statewide drop from 89 requests in 2023 to just 19 in 2024
Lt. Albert Stout, a 31-year veteran, died from typhus complications after exposure at the city’s animal control facility
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
Axon said its “moonshot” goal is to cut gun-related deaths between police and the public in the U.S. by 50% before 2033
Remote pilots can initiate Skydio X10 drone flights ready for launch by local agencies or take control of missions in progress from anywhere via web browser
The system uses advanced cameras and filtration techniques to collect clear photographic evidence of offenses
The company is also introducing six new Simulator Training exercises, providing unlimited access to practice essential TASER 10 and TASER 7 skills
The playbook provides a roadmap for organizations eager to pioneer the use of drones as frontline responders
Despite its rugged nature, the tablet maintains a lightweight profile with a 2.2-pound chassis
Inside the command center is a front collaboration/workroom with flip-down bench seating and a fixed center conference table
The $30,000 drone was being used in a burglary investigation at a neighboring business
Newly available solutions including Digi TX40 5G with Mobile VPN, FIPS 140-2 Validation and Remote Management and Monitoring Showcased at Leading Public Safety Event
Supply chain issues, miscommunication and officers forgetting to turn cameras on have caused difficulties for the new administration