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BREAKING NEWS
A fingerprint match led Lee County deputies to arrest the 63-year-old, who had evaded capture for nearly four decades
Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Craig Gaines died two weeks after being accidentally struck by a player while providing security at a Florida Atlantic University football game
The Barrel Breacher attaches directly to an officer’s rifle; to deploy it, officers attach the breacher to their weapon, pull a ring to activate it and apply pressure to the door lock
The DOJ cited a federal investigation finding that only two of 8,000 permit applications were approved; the LASD attributed delays to a backlog inherited by the current administration
In a change from the powder blue uniforms currently in use, the agency said the swap will “reinforce professionalism, authority and familiarity”
Marysville Police Officer Osmar Rodarte was killed during a close-quarters shootout with a suspected drug dealer after he and another officer found the suspect holding a gun
The 17-year-old suspect told a dispatcher he had a 9mm handgun and would shoot at cops; when Aurora PD officers arrived, he approached them with his hand in his pocket
The threats against Durham Police Chief Patrice Andrews came amid backlash related to comments she made about conservative activist Charlie Kirk after his death
Wintergreen Police Officer Chris Wagner was murdered in June 2023; when he responded to violence at a remote cabin, Daniel Barmak shot him six times
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
A confrontation with a non-compliant semi-truck driver highlights the dangers officers face when engaging drivers inside running vehicles and why an exit strategy matters
As tensions escalate overseas, local agencies may face heightened risks from lone-actor attacks, soft-target threats and possible cyber retaliation
PRODUCT NEWS
In a mix of bodycam and drone video, the drone operators are seen directing officers to the suspect
The X3-21 Pro SCBA is quiet and subtle to help responders keep a low profile
The new program includes VR training modules in firearms, de-escalation and community engagement
Footage shows gunman shoot an LEO as he opens the squad car outside the station
The simulator involves a motion capture studio in the police academy’s gymnasium, with dozens of cameras and wearable sensors
Ontario police say they found 11 handguns concealed in plastic shopping bags
Video shows a Phoenix squad car deploying the tether, ensnaring the suspect’s rear tire and dragging the driver to a stop
Police say the 2021 Ford Interceptor Hybrid SUVs will save on fuel and repair costs
Gov. Phil Murphy also announced the state will use $10 million to help agencies buy automatic license plate recognition tech to combat the rise in auto thefts
Tidal wetlands are no match for SHERP’s five-foot-tall tires and water-rescue capabilities, police say