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BREAKING NEWS
Cleveland Police Academy Recruit Cortez Smith suffered a medical emergency during physical agility training; he was transported to a hospital, where he died a day later
Phoenicia firefighter and Fire District Commissioner Michael J. Ryan, a veteran of multiple law enforcement agencies and the U.S. Air Force, suffered a medical emergency during the rescue
The suspect, linked to 11 shots fired incidents, was critically injured after raising a gun at officers during a foot pursuit captured on bodycam
Jason Banegas, who pleaded guilty to murdering Hollywood Police Department Officer Yandy Chirino, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole
Diego Barron-Esquivel, described as a Mexican national, “did intentionally and forcibly assault, resist, oppose, impede, intimidate and interfere with” an ICE agent, court documents show
The automated system frees dispatchers to focus on high-priority 911 responses while still providing 24/7 support for non-emergency inquiries
Rob and Michele Singer Reiner were found dead on Dec. 14 at their home in Los Angeles, and investigators believe they suffered stab wounds
Troopers have increased visits to local gyms, military bases and colleges with hopes of recruiting young officers to fill the ranks after experienced troopers retire
One of the suspects created a detailed plan to bomb five or more companies in the attack; two of the suspects had also planned a bombing attack on ICE agents for 2026
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Sheriff Robert Luna’s request, which was opposed by the ACLU, includes plans to purchase a jail management system and new TASERs for deputies on patrol
South Pasadena will lease 20 Teslas for a minimum of five years for various duties such as patrol, administration and detective work
The career criminal with 58 felony convictions threatened law enforcement and bail bondsmen in a tense standoff that ended in gunfire
The new camera system pair directly with officers’ Axon BWCs allowing officers to sync directly with their dashcam audio
‘Technology played a huge role,’ said Cobb police Chief Stuart VanHoozer. ‘Those tools are really what got us the clues that we needed’
Officials finalized a policy and have begun issuing body-worn cameras in a rollout to several hundred employees
The V7000 camera integrates with Motorola Solutions’ command center, in-car video and radio solutions to offer agencies enhanced awareness before, during and after an incident
An agreement between lawmakers and the DeSantis administration puts up funds for LEOs who have protested the ban of DJI drones
Thirty-four departments and law enforcement agencies - at least one in every county - will receive funding to purchase or expand LPR technology
Video shows Noble County Deputy Jerry Weber en route to save a choking driver before the call was even dispatched