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BREAKING NEWS
Oradell Officer Frank Stefano found the player didn’t have a pulse and immediately began CPR; he grabbed a defibrillator off the wall and shocked him twice, restoring his heartbeat
Investigators believe Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who drove a pickup truck down Bourbon Street, downloaded the tutorials and put IEDs consistent with the videos near the attack
This year’s honorees include 109 officers killed in the line of duty in 2025, along with 254 who died in previous years
The move would sweep nearly $4 billion from the Law Enforcement Officers’ and Firefighters’ System Plan 1, which covers first responders hired prior to October 1977
Robert Dial won $22 million in economic damages and $2 million for pain and suffering after he sued an ex-Parker PD detective over his 2022 arrest on felony charges of tampering with evidence
After Memphis Police Officer Torres-Molina searched the man and removed a firearm, he attempted to detain the suspect in a cruiser; the suspect then pulled out a second handgun and shot the officer
Joshua Tibbetts had worked for the Maine Wardens Service since 2008; he was part of the Incident Management Team, search planning and unmanned aerial vehicle programs
New counter-UAS systems funded through a FEMA grant will help Texas DPS detect, track and mitigate unauthorized drones during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and other events
The event will bring together Canadian women in law enforcement for leadership training, wellness sessions and case studies focused on advancing women in policing
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The deadly New Orleans crowd attack shows how extremists weaponize vehicles to target public spaces, stressing the importance of stronger security and counter-radicalization measures
“Joanna’s Law” would help identify staged suicides that could otherwise deceive investigators and let killers walk free
Each president and Congress can make life a little easier or more difficult for cops, and sometimes it’s a guessing game as to which way the new guys will lean
A top priority for state and federal legislatures should be to provide funding to replace potentially insecure drones with secure, North American- or allied-manufactured UAS
NYPD bodycam footage from the Jordan Neely trial underscores the importance of hands-only CPR and AED use when faced with an unresponsive subject
After a public range incident, it’s clear that “true safety” isn’t on the weapon. Learn why focused awareness is the ultimate protection
PRODUCT NEWS
FirstNet Compact Rapid Deployables, AT&T LEO Cell Trailers and LEO Emergency Communication Portables and AT&T Amphibious Vehicle are delivering connectivity
Reauthorization will ensure public safety’s voice in guiding the evolution of emergency communications
Collaboration integrates Android’s emergency live video to 911 with RapidSOS’ AI response platform supporting 600M+ connected devices, 22,000+ public safety agencies
The program allows Hazleton Police Department officers to hear 911 call audio and see drone video of an incident scene as they are en route to respond
Showcasing the Odin 2.0, Wraptor 2.0, Proviz, and other new advanced armor systems
High-candela flashlight offers powerful downrange illumination in a compact, rechargeable design
The leader in EDC innovation builds on the legendary bag that sparked a movement, transforming it into a complete lineup that once again sets the industry standard
This marks the company’s 15th consecutive year partnering with BCRF, with donations generated through sales of specially marked pink flashlight models through its Lights for a Cause program
FirstNet ROG deploys dedicated portable network assets with the focus and precision
Versatile storage solutions engineered for public safety, emergency response, and fleet professionals