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BREAKING NEWS
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said that beyond vandalism from locals, ICE officers whose information is compromised could be targeted by cartels and human traffickers
The unconventional pursuit ended quickly, with Sandy Springs officers using golf carts to catch the suspect and later debuting a tongue-in-cheek “Fairway Unit”
Suspended since 2020, the Clark PD officers argued that delays in the investigation should bar disciplinary action, but a judge rejected their claims
Jordan Wilmore thought his dream of being a Texas peace officer was over after a 69 on his state exam. Then he got a FaceTime call from the “Big Diesel”
NYPD
Many officers who weighed in following Zohran Mamdani’s win in November warned of mass retirements, reduced morale and increased risk for civilians — concerns resurfacing as he prepares to take office
Nearly 800 local, state and federal law enforcement officials will be deployed downtown during the events, public safety officials said during a news conference
Robert Steinberg joined the Baltimore County SWAT team in 2013 and has been deployed on more than 2,000 assignments during his tenure
Medical
A patient fleeing a medical hold fatally beat a hospital security guard at M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center, leading to a second-degree murder charge and renewed concerns about workplace violence
More than $600,000 of the $6 million in grants distributed to municipalities in the Pottstown area will go toward purchasing new police cruisers and equipment
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
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