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BREAKING NEWS
During his speech, President Donald Trump honored the widow of slain NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, vowing to strengthen protections for law enforcement
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
Gov. Jeff Landry asked for up to 1,000 troops through fiscal year 2026 in a letter sent to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing “elevated crime rates” in key cities
Thomas Sanford was killed by police after driving his truck into a Church of the Latter-day Saints building, shooting multiple people and setting fire to the structure
Utah Valley University’s campus police, already a smaller-than-average force, didn’t fly a drone to monitor rooftops or coordinate with local law enforcement to secure the event
Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Master Deputy Tamara Tuitt-Bartlett was shot and killed by her boyfriend; her son, also wounded, escaped and sought aid
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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?
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
PRODUCT NEWS
After the gunman shot the first officer, he tried unsuccessfully to drive out of the garage of the home where he later barricaded himself
The new vehicle seats up to 12 officers and is equipped to treat traumatic injuries inside the cabin, officials said
Rave Aware aims to help agencies share data, collaborate on response and ultimately improve first responder safety and response times
Updates on the latest body-worn camera legislation, funding, training and more
Image gathering and matching capabilities earn Clearview AI first of its kind patent protection
“When you really look at the fuel mileage it just doesn’t make much sense to buy anything else,” said Sgt. Jayson Zander
The L6Q camera can scan vehicles moving up to 75 mph in complete darkness, the company says
After being shot, Deputy John Kile got back in his car to continue the pursuit
49 agencies will be getting body cameras for the first time; 60 more will use the funding for updates
As Portland works towards implementing a body-worn camera program, important policy questions remain