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BREAKING NEWS
Between 500 and 700 U.S. Marines are being mobilized to Los Angeles; the move comes after President Donald Trump deployed hundreds of California National Guard troops
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
After a TASER was ineffective, the man began fighting with the Thurston County SRO and others who arrived to assist, incuding a tribal officer and an off-duty corrections officer
The viral TikTok trend has led to felony charges, property damage and close calls with armed homeowners across the U.S.
Joshua Rocha was convicted of murdering North Kansas City Police Officer Daniel Vasquez; he has been sentenced to death by lethal injection
After Kansas City officers were responded to a call reporting armed car prowlers, one was struck by a cruiser that was rammed by a suspect vehicle and one was run over
Apache Junction PD Officer Gabriel Facio died six days after being shot in the face by a traffic stop suspect armed with a handgun
The 2020 incident unfolded when now-retired trooper Christopher Baldner pursued a man who fled a traffic stop, striking his vehicle twice; the car crashed, killing the driver’s daughter
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The V-XR offers three modes: Educate, experience and engage; each mode delivers transferable information on multiple topics for comprehensive training
Axon said its “moonshot” goal is to cut gun-related deaths between police and the public in the U.S. by 50% before 2033
Remote pilots can initiate Skydio X10 drone flights ready for launch by local agencies or take control of missions in progress from anywhere via web browser
The system uses advanced cameras and filtration techniques to collect clear photographic evidence of offenses
The company is also introducing six new Simulator Training exercises, providing unlimited access to practice essential TASER 10 and TASER 7 skills
The playbook provides a roadmap for organizations eager to pioneer the use of drones as frontline responders
Despite its rugged nature, the tablet maintains a lightweight profile with a 2.2-pound chassis
Inside the command center is a front collaboration/workroom with flip-down bench seating and a fixed center conference table
The $30,000 drone was being used in a burglary investigation at a neighboring business
Newly available solutions including Digi TX40 5G with Mobile VPN, FIPS 140-2 Validation and Remote Management and Monitoring Showcased at Leading Public Safety Event