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BREAKING NEWS
The attack occurred as people with a volunteer group was concluding their weekly demonstration to raise visibility for Israeli hostages who remain in Gaza
In the memo, the FBI says criminals impersonating agents “damages trust” in the community and that the agency has an “opportunity” to better coordinate with their LE partners
The Houston-area officer sustained facial burns and a cut requiring 13 stitches after a suspect threw a metal coffee cup at him, the Department of Homeland Security stated
Columbus Police Officer Spencer Badger was fired in March 2025 for downloading and sharing body camera footage, allegedly without following proper public records procedures
“We will rip you off of your bike, tow it and provide you with free transport to our jail,” the Fall River Police Department said in a statement
The deal includes a 2% pay raise, gym access, workout time during shifts and performance evaluations aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability
AI assistant “Ava” handles a range of lower-priority issues for the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, such as noise complaints, minor traffic issues and potholes
As Chicago officers blocked in a suspect with two cruisers, the suspect began to accelerate forwards and ram both vehicles; as officers approached, he pinned one to a cruiser
Days after shooting a Jacksonville PD officer and her K-9 partner, Bobby Michael Dennis was found hiding in a wooded area and taken into custody using the officer’s handcuffs
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Instead of arresting offenders, officers share the drone video with the teens’ parents and schools
The money will be put toward advanced camera technology, license plate readers, a speed enforcement van and more technologies
Nearly 3,000 law enforcement agencies have switched to the CVSA
Field demonstration shows initial capabilities of end-to-end, dynamic network resource provisioning on a 5G network to enhance situational awareness for public safety personnel
Leading public safety solution provider SoundThinking commemorates Giving Tuesday with a $10,000 donation to the Officer Down Memorial Page, an organization that honors the memory of law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty
The network will switch from analog to digital, making it inaccessible to the public and press
The firm will help develop a strategic implementation roadmap and statewide communications plan
The remote restraint device enables law enforcement to respond to incidents with a focus on minimizing harm and safeguarding community well-being
With a touch screen interface and advanced connectivity features, the IRIS promises to transform how officers capture and manage critical moments in the field
The Durabook S15 Rugged Laptop and U11 Rugged Tablet with advanced Windows 11 security are immediately available to protect sensitive data for professionals on the move