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BREAKING NEWS
The pause is limited to the Global Strike Command; the rest of the Air Force and the other armed services have not announced any orders to avoid using the pistols
The man has been charged with vandalism, criminal trespass, criminal damaging and obstruction of official business for allegedly hitting the home’s glass windows with a hammer
The New Holland Police Department announced that as of Jan. 1, the West Earl Township Police Department is providing policing for its service area
“New Hampshire has made it clear that we are not a sanctuary for criminals...” Gov. Kelly Ayotte stated. “We will continue to work to keep our state the safest in the nation.”
A Heber City officer was mistakenly written as turning into a frog after an AI report-writing program picked up a movie playing in the background
One St. Louis County Police Department officer deployed a TASER at the man as he began to run, which was ineffective; he was shot as he ran toward another officer
A U.S. district judge wrote that “the responsibility to lead the [LMPD] in compliance with federal law must remain with the city’s elected representatives and the people they serve.”
As one St. Paul officer exited the cruiser, the other fired through the windshield when the armed man pointed a gun at them
Brooklyn Center police and firefighters worked together to contain the fire, which required 30,000 gallons of water to suppress
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
As hostile drone threats become more sophisticated, law enforcement agencies face growing gaps in training, detection capabilities and operational preparedness
Parades are joyful for citizens but fretful for police departments large and small
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
As demonstrations increasingly unfold outside synagogues, mosques and churches, the distinction between protest and intimidation is becoming harder to ignore
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
A Riverside case involving disabled veteran plates touches on police discipline, military service, due process and public perception
PRODUCT NEWS
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
PRYME Radio announces the launch of its latest enhanced push-to-talk accessories for two-way radios and cellular devices
The new version brings map enhancement features, authentication improvements and new automation features
Check out the GOSAFE Mobile Safe and GOSAFE Mobile Mag at this year’s SHOT SHOW in Las Vegas
The new app, which is compatible with Android and iOS devices, includes enhancements to the heads-up display, as well as new modes and features