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BREAKING NEWS
Aaron O’Neal Shipman Jr., 25, “succumbed to a sudden illness” hours into his first day serving at the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to investigate cities and states that hinder immigration enforcement
Launched from rooftops, Huntington Beach PD’s drones can be overhead in two minutes or less, improving situational awareness and reducing unnecessary officer deployments
A surge in court-related pay for traffic officers helped drive the 26% increase in overtime spending over the 2025 fiscal year
The 42-year-old was participating in the Florida Law Enforcement Academy program when he suffered a fatal medical emergency
A union official says officers’ street-level experiences contradict MPD’s claim of a 60% decrease since 2023
Juvenile Offenders
Parents of minors who commit crimes or public disturbances could face up to 90 days in jail under the newly enacted Gloucester Township ordinance
The Minneapolis park police officer was struck in the arm when the suspect pulled the trigger on the officer’s holstered weapon during a ground struggle
The D.C. Metropolitan Police Department “must receive approval from Commissioner Cole” before issuing any orders, AG Pam Bondi said
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A suspect crashes into a motorcyclist during a pursuit, then exits his vehicle and attempts to attack the motorcyclist with a knife. Here are eight considerations from this incident
Federal Appellate Court Reverses lower court and rejects Dallas officers’ qualified immunity defense
Court rules that jury could find officer’s application of a knee to a mentally ill subject’s back beyond that necessary to control him
Discretion requires officers to think ahead to possible, unintended consequences. Are we adequately training officers in the valor of its use?
The actions of Officer Michael Tschida serve as a valuable case study for officers to learn from and adapt their response strategies in similar high-risk situations
A recent documentary features the words of the officers who responded to the shooting, as well as a multitude of recordings of 911 callers and radio transmissions made during the event. Here’s what we can learn
Always be prepared for questions about your agency’s traffic stop responses, policy and patrol officer training
PRODUCT NEWS
This investigation led to the resolution of multiple retail fraud cases
Firm will help the state’s 911 Board assess seven key implementation factors and then assist in developing an initial cost estimate for establishing statewide service
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The integration empowers organizations to improve the issuance and return of critical assets
The Fairfax County PD’s Real Time Crime Center operates with footage from a network of LPRs, a tip-based Crime Solvers program and a system of license plate readers
UWPD and Seattle PD officers were able to clear the protest within hours with no reported injuries; damages to the engineering building totaled more than $1 million
The Arlington PD’s new Beyond Visual Line of Sight waiver allows the departments RTCC staff to launch the drones remotely to respond to active crime scenes
National uniform manufacturer’s partnership reflects ongoing commitment to remembrance and officer safety while also highlighting Lit Safet Vest as the latest innovation for public servants
The advanced mobile command solutions, delivered through Atlantic Emergency Solutions, enhance emergency response, intelligence gathering, and crisis negotiation capabilities
HxGN OnCall Dispatch and other solutions to benefit one of Massachusetts’ largest regional 911 centers