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BREAKING NEWS
Just weeks out of the academy, Officer Dakota DeClerck carried survivors from the rubble and cleared debris amid dangerous conditions captured on bodycam
In 2024, one more officer joined the Seattle PD than left it, marking a net gain of officers for the first time since 2019; the recruitment boost follows pay increases and bonuses
The Mason County Sheriff’s deputy cleared a traffic stop he was in the process of completing and reached speeds of up to 100 mph to stop the suspected DUI driver
The Chevrolet Blazers, which cost the Chula Vista Police Department nearly $1 million, will be given to nine school resource officers and one traffic enforcement officer
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and Troy PD turned to podcasters and influencers to connect with younger applicants — a strategy that’s showing signs of success
A Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge wrote that the Inglewood PD demonstrated “a pattern and practice of failing to comply with their statutory obligations” under public records laws
The ruling found that Columbus officers involved in a 2023 shootout were crime victims under Marsy’s Law and entitled to its privacy protections
The man faces multiple charges after hitting and fighting with a Newtown Police officer before the officer was able to subdue him and take him into custody
The suspect, who was initially found passed out behind the wheel, gained consciousness and began pushing a Livingston County Sheriff’s Office cruiser into the road
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A Riverside case involving disabled veteran plates touches on police discipline, military service, due process and public perception
A shooting outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shows how fast a high-profile event can turn into a critical incident — and what officers must do to be ready
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
PRODUCT NEWS
“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
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
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