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BREAKING NEWS
The Redlands police union says Officer Seth Franklin’s melanoma came from years of sun exposure during patrols, yet the city denied his workers’ comp claim
Funding includes $625M for FIFA World Cup host cities and $500M for counter-UAS efforts through 2027 under a new federal law
A 2024 city audit suggested hiring more civilian Police Investigative Service officers; the PD pushed back, saying that PISOs can respond to only 6% of calls on their own
The suspect was killed after attacking a firefighter and posing a threat to others near a Wrightsville gas station, police said
The ordinance would require local, state, and federal officers operating in the city, to display visible identification and prohibit balaclavas, tactical masks and ski masks
“Tell your police department that you’re going to die,” the man told an Oklahoma City Police officer before throwing building materials at him
Bobby Rader has served on an ag crime unit for 16 years, during which time he has never been able to respond to copper wire theft in real time; he hopes COP-R-LOCK will change that
Former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson opened fire after ordering Sonya Massey to put down a pot of hot water during a response to a prowler report
Towns County Sheriff Kenneth Henderson was suspended for 60 days by Gov. Brian Kemp after BWC showed him shoving and berating a Hiawasee officer at an active scene
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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?
PRODUCT NEWS
The new iPhone 13 Pro Max cellphones will allow officers to work on their phones instead of at the station
The Blazer EV PPV can log at least 290 miles before plugging in, Chevrolet says
With the Live911 software, deputies are able to respond to calls before they’ve been formally dispatched
The Axon Signal Sidearm uses a magnet to detect when an officer’s firearm has been removed, which then activates their body camera
A cloud-based command center software can now integrate with body cameras and in-car video systems
The cameras take visual and audio recordings when noise exceeds a pre-set decibel level
The van is expected to double processing speeds for ballistic evidence
The program was launched to address what officers experienced in the shootings’ aftermath and every day
Deputies will use iPads to give people in crisis access to a mental health professional
Funds spread over 45 communities for law enforcement toxicology crime labs, and education and enforcement programs