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BREAKING NEWS
The Colorado Springs Police Department will now allow anyone with a high school diploma or GED to apply
Detectives Victor Lemus, Joshua Kelley-Eklund and William Osborn were killed in the explosion, the deadliest incident in LASD’s 150-year history
The administrative leave follows separate congressional and federal investigations into claims that D.C. crime reports were misclassified to lower reported crime rates
NYPD
Officers made two calls for an ambulance before transporting the 22-year-old themselves during a medical emergency
Customs and Border Protection stated that Sean M. McDonough, 48, was participating in water training with the marine unit when he suffered a medical episode
“Denver’s ban on commonly owned semi-automatic rifles directly violates the right to bear arms,” acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated
More than 100 Oakland, San Francisco and CHP officers participated in the operation that trapped riders in between agencies on the bridge, leading to multiple arrests
The discipline comes as an internal affairs investigation examines whether high-ranking officials altered D.C. crime statistics to suggest a decline
“The OCSD will not tolerate this type of behavior,” Oktibbeha County Shank Phelps said. “A baseball field is supposed to be a place of fun and family; fighting has no place there”
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The Turkish shooter’s remarkable performance in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Paris Olympics shows how competitive shooting enhances composure in high-stress situations
There is nothing more effective for building trust than personal, positive contacts between the police and those they protect and serve
The Trump rally shooting demonstrated commendable actions like quick thinking by citizens, as well as shortcomings such as poor site selection and training gaps
Effective presidential protection relies on more than just federal efforts. Learn how local officers can contribute, stay informed and maintain crucial roles
The death of a firefighter attendee and the wounding of three others, including former President Trump, is a tragic reminder of gunshot wound assessment and treatment challenges
Trooper Michael Proctor’s suspension due to inappropriate text messages serves as a stark reminder that anything written can become public and impact a case
PRODUCT NEWS
Prepared 2 Protect’s newest less-lethal self-defense tool is now available
LVMPD’s new 10-car, all-electric fleet is expected to start patrolling in the next few weeks; at least 400 officers have already been trained on how to drive the vehicles
Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen says BCSO is on track to reach 95% staffing as drone integration and modern tech help recruit and retain deputies
Built for versatility, the Wedge SL transitions effortlessly from everyday tasks to outdoor exploration and precision work in tight spaces
“We’re proud to be firmly rooted in the UK, and our growing presence reflects our long-term commitment to supporting police forces nationwide,” said Mark43 CEO Bob Hughes
“This systems upgrade represents a real step forward in our broader effort to modernize our IT infrastructure and systems,” said George Binda, Head of IT Enterprise Infrastructure for the City of Oakland
“We’re proud to work with CapMetro Transit Police Department as they build a forward-thinking department that meets the demands of a modern transit environment,” said Mark43 CEO Bob Hughes
Delivering rugged laptops, body-worn cameras, and in-car video solutions
FirstNet Fusion will combine critical communications capabilities like push-to-talk, 9-1-1 dispatch and connected devices into one seamless experience
Beretta looks forward to having productive engagements with Law Enforcement Agencies with the goal of providing their officers with the most effective solutions necessary to carry out their daily mission