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BREAKING NEWS
The Tyler PD stated the woman was resisting arrest by thrashing and biting an officer when she grabbed the gun and pulled the trigger while it was partially inside the holster
“I’m about to do something just cause that’s who I am, bro,” the suspect told the Lima Police officer before shooting and wounding him
The charges against the suspected killer of San Bernardino County Deputy Andrew Nunez make him eligible for the death penalty
MacAleese first created an anonymous tipline in exchange for cash as an Albuquerque Police detective in 1976; now, Crime Stoppers is a key policing tool on an international scale
“NYPD, are you disgusted with the election of Zohran Mamdani? Join us!” the Houston Police Officers’ Union posted on social media
NYPD
New York City’s mayor-elect plans to redirect mental health, homelessness and outreach duties to a new civilian agency under a $1.1B proposal
The report called the fire a “once-in-a lifetime cataclysmic event” and praised the heroic actions of many officers, but said missteps presented a “valuable learning opportunity”
Detective Christopher Mock suffered a sudden medical emergency after responding to a homicide and suicide on the same day; he died 12 days later
The Eagle Point Police chief and an officer were speaking with a suspect before he became agitated, grabbed a knife and wounded the officer
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Incidents across multiple states point to recurring issues with overtime, supervision and internal controls
PRODUCT NEWS
Commissioner Keechant Sewell said the new design will “ensure the safety of our officers, have a QR code to improve customer service and a revamped interior for a more efficient and comfortable work environment”
The TASER 10 creates more distance for officers to de-escalate and resolve conflicts
One new design features waterproof protection to accompany the brand’s A.T.L.A.S. technology, which helps improve stability, support and comfort
The widow of one of the deputies said the ballistic shields could have saved her husband last year
The hope is that implementing the Citizen Online Reporting Portal will ease deputies’ heavy workload and save the county money
Mirroring the AR-15 platform, this non-lethal solution is accurate, easy to handle and designed for both daily patrol and crowd control
The V.XI Collection offers multiple pieces of apparel constructed to work together in layering systems
The 2000 lumen light features a panoramic beam for situational awareness and Turbo-Strobe technology to aid in disorienting potential suspects
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, all five Montgomery County Constable Offices and the Montgomery County Fire Marshal’s Office will now be equipped with the BolaWrap 150
The SCS-MP2-GR attaches to the gun’s slide and uses a solar charging system with multi-directional light sensors to automatically adjust brightness