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BREAKING NEWS
Lake County deputies found the man demanding to be let into a house; when a deputy refused to enter, the man began banging on the door and pointed a gun at the window
As part of a two-week campaign beginning on National First Responders Day, each store will donate $500 to fire, police and veteran groups in over 2,300 communities
K-9 Diesel was put down last month after getting injured during a security sweep; $15,000 from the Stanton K9 Foundation will go toward purchasing another K-9
SB 524 mandates that police reports produced using AI tools like Axon’s Draft One must include a written disclosure on every page and requires departments to preserve audit trails
The Santa Clara Police officer entered the home to find the suspect straddling the victim, who had been stabbed in the hands, chest and abdomen
Franklin Township PD Sgt. Kevin Bollaro was dispatched to reports of screaming the day State Police Lt. Ricardo Santos killed two people, then himself, prosecutors say
Four Hillsborough County officers resigned and two were terminated after an investigation found that the command staff members had work done for them by another person
Video released by the Fort Worth Police Department shows an officer and bystanders working to free the child before rendering medical aid; the baby is expected to recover
El Reno Police Sgt. Thomas Duran was struck while he was speaking with a pedestrian; he died a week later and “continues to serve” through organ donation, the PD said
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
The Rook is outfitted with bulletproof glass and heavy-duty armor to protect against incoming gunfire
The MTA received $5.5M in funding to purchase and install the cameras, with about 200 cameras set to be installed each month until 2025
“This vehicle will be more cost-effective, saving our citizens money while at the same time helping reduce emissions,” Mayor Mark Landman said
The study found that familiarity with law enforcement technology creates 81% more trust with the public
The device captured footage during the standoff when Devin Weiland shot at the drone and at an armored vehicle brought into the area to deploy tear gas
SUVs, which include both hybrids and all-electrics, are becoming the new norm as the NYPD starts to retire its traditional sedan-based vehicle fleet
The push for lighter vests was “born out of tragedy” following the death of Queens Detective Brian Simonsen in 2019
Three new safety measures include a communications tower, tactical equipment and ballistic shields
The police department’s crime lab stopped the practice shortly after receiving a complaint from the district attorney’s office
A camera system that scans license plates has helped officers track down suspects and solve crimes in recent months