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BREAKING NEWS
A step-by-step review of body camera video examines the moments leading to Officer Krystal Rivera’s death, highlighting lessons on pursuit tactics, doorway entries and officer-down response
Two days after Mayor Ron Shinnick terminated the entire Cohutta Police Department, officials found his order violated the town charter
Detective Travis Feldner was shot twice while responding to a burglary call, 32 years after his older brother, an Idaho police officer, was killed investigating a stolen car
Officer McLaughlin credited his horse partner, Kelly, with helping close the distance on the fleeing suspect, who was already on lifetime parole for killing a livery cab driver during a botched robbery
The driver fled erratically at 15mph while ignoring Worcester Police officers’ instructions to stop the vehicle
St. Paul officials say a focused investigative unit nearly doubled clearance rates and helped cut nonfatal shootings by 40%
Prosecutors found the Fort Wayne officers’ use of force was justified after a suspect refused commands to drop a knife and stabbed an officer inside an apartment complex
A judge ruled John Richard Wood, convicted of killing Trooper Eric Nicholson in 2000, suffers from schizophrenia and cannot understand why he is being executed
Danell Maxwell is being held on a $3 million bond in connection with a shooting that wounded Memphis Officer Oscar Torres-Molina
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A critical examination of the lapses in security that allowed a shooter to target former President Trump
Oracle’s chair and CTO Larry Ellison recently predicted that “every police officer is going to be supervised at all times,” raising questions about balancing enhanced accountability with privacy concerns
From Lincoln to Trump, the list of attempts and successful assassinations offers critical insights for modern-day presidential security measures
The recent comments by entrepreneur Andy Frisella that were laced with misogyny and violence are a reminder that female officers are still fighting for respect
Officers must be extremely cautious in executing a paramedic’s request to apply pressure to a prone individual’s back and upper torso
As the use of e-bikes by law enforcement agencies increases, so does the need to understand the safe storage, care and charging of e-bike batteries
PRODUCT NEWS
Testing methods are designed to simulate real-world movements and situations
The EXFIL Rescuer delivers advanced protection and everyday adaptability for land-based missions, while the EXFIL Maritime Rescuer extends that performance into the water with a liner engineered for neutral buoyancy and quick drying
DREW is a biofidelic (behaves like the human body) helmet-test rig built to simulate real head-to-ground falls and capture both linear and rotational head motion
The nationwide contest will award one grand prize winner a $25,000 cash prize for the most innovative app idea
AI assistant “Ava” handles a range of lower-priority issues for the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, such as noise complaints, minor traffic issues and potholes
Driver Exchange 9-1-1 is deployed directly from emergency communications centers
A modular, high‑performance M4‑style platform for scenario and marksmanship training
AT&T’s FirstNet deployable network provides mission-critical connectivity through mobile satellite solutions and portable infrastructure
“We see AI as a force multiplier in safeguarding communities. We believe that being recognized by Gartner underscores our dedication and reinforces our commitment to empowering agencies worldwide to stay ahead of threats,” said Gil Cohen, Chief Product Officer at Cognyte
Fully integrated with DroneSense by Versaterm, the Vesper and Trace UAVs will provide agencies with more options for using aerial intelligence as part of mission-critical public safety operations