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BREAKING NEWS
Jefferson County Constable’s Reserve Deputy Heather Avery-Stutes was killed when a truck hit her cruiser as she directed traffic; she had served with the department for four years
“I feel like I got the ship back on course from the least secure disastrous chaotic border to the most secure border this country has ever seen,” Michael Banks said
Former Reno Police chief Kathryn Nance, along with two assistant chiefs, were fired after she and five other officers were placed on leave during a misconduct investigation
The settlement stemmed from a federal civil complaint Greene’s family initially filed in 2020, the year after he died from injuries sustained when officers used force to arrest him
Metro Nashville PD Officer Peter Kinsey stopped a man walking alongside a highway when the man tackled him and fired a shot from his holstered service weapon
The suspect is accused of stabbing Wayne County Sheriff Thomas Ballinger and Sgt. Dan Broome with a knife; the man then fled the scene and was caught after posting a video online
During the annual vigil, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche spoke about the lasting impact of supporting families as 363 fallen officers were honored, including 109 killed in 2025
San Leandro Chief Angela Averiett is accused of sideswiping a vehicle while driving on a roadway median and failing to stop
The annual National Police Week tradition raised $2.5 million in 2026 for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders and policy pronouncements on their departments and communities
Trump’s Executive Order expands law enforcement’s authority, granting access to new tools and resources for countering cartel-driven narcotics operations
From reversing police reform orders to promoting AI and expanding police resources, here’s what has unfolded since January 20
Understanding the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO)
Explore how retired law enforcement officers can navigate LEOSA authority and liability to enhance executive protection strategies
Bodycam footage lays bare two officers’ shocking inaction during a man’s final moments, exposing a profound betrayal of their duty to protect life
PRODUCT NEWS
MARQ Commander (Gen 2) Beretta Edition offers advanced tactical, navigation, and smartwatch functionality
Bringing next-level, ASTM‑tested ballistic shield protection to the front lines
The LVMPD’s Fusion Watch and Drone Operations Center houses the department’s real-time information network; the agency has 75 drones, which can be launched from 13 skyports across the city
The initiative enables Sheriffs to transform raw inmate calls and messages into actionable intelligence
ASTM E3347-25 test result confirms that GC Patrol Shield successfully protects against ASTM-Shield-RF1 and ASTM-Shield-SG threats
“That’s the goal of this, to really get ahead of what’s happening and remove as many surprises as possible,” St. Cloud Police Chief Douglas Goerke stated
Developed after the 2022 death of K-9 Jack, the modular vest protects the most vulnerable areas without compromising mobility
After 25 years in law enforcement, Jeff Passino crossed the graduation stage — not for a promotion, but to fulfill a promise to himself
Drones as first responders are flown to the site of priority calls to assess the situation before police officers, firefighters or emergency medical crews arrive on the scene
Acquisition transforms how agencies equip first responders with life-saving information