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BREAKING NEWS
After being shot in the hand, the San Jose sergeant returned fire before a second round struck him in the head
Biden was not in the area when the agent was injured during a negligent discharge of his firearm at the Philadelphia International Airport
The law bars most face coverings during enforcement and requires officers to present identification before detaining individuals
The FBI said the material involved is historical in nature and does not include government information
“She spends several days each week ... assisting with administrative work and offering something just as valuable: genuine care for those returning from difficult calls,” the L.A. Protective League stated
Rochester officers pleaded with the man to surrender before trying to arrest him by force; he resisted, grabbing an officer’s gun and pulling the trigger while it was still in the holster
Hosts Kyle Shoberg and Mark Redlich break down why viral clips without context can shape public opinion and increase danger for law enforcement
Detectives Victor Lemus, Joshua Kelley-Eklund and William Osborn died on July 18, 2025, after one of two grenades found in a Santa Monica apartment complex detonated
James Aren Duckett was sentenced to death in 1988 after being convicted of first-degree murder and sexual battery of an 11-year-old girl
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
An armed robbery pursuit culminated in a critical encounter, emphasizing the need for rigorous high-risk stop tactics
Exploring the indictment of Chief Pete Arredondo and the legal challenges in proving criminal negligence in the Uvalde school shooting case
Learn how Larsen’s hefty donation for officer wellness and community engagement builds on his extensive history of supporting law enforcement in the City by the Bay
Imagine how policing could improve if instead of just investigating incidents to find blame, we also investigated incidents to learn how to avoid them happening in the first place
The standard for whether speech is protected has evolved to provide more protection
Know these common scenarios that can cause cops to lose situational awareness – and avoid them!
PRODUCT NEWS
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The vehicle, donated to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office by Policing Lab, will drive pre-determined routes, act as a visual crime deterrent and display messages to the community
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
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Featuring Brian Townsend, retired DEA agent and national fentanyl expert
TRULEO’s Analyst connects to existing systems, including budgets, policies, performance, RMS, CAD and BWC
Great Lakes region ECCs lead adoption of new protocol to guide dispatchers in handling suicidal callers
The conference will examine pressing issues confronting public-safety and justice organizations, from cybersecurity and artificial intelligence to evolving response strategies and digital transformation
New LED video wall brings focus and clarity to critical data and imagery