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BREAKING NEWS
The Manatee County Sheriff’s deputy driving the cruiser sustained non-life-threatening injuries; the other driver was found to have a BAC more than three times the legal limit
“But it’s still not every day that rush hour traffic is being blocked by four horses running down our main thoroughfare,” North Ridgeville Police Capt. Greg Petek
Officers followed the man as he fled on foot, instructing him to stop because he was being detained; the man pulled out a gun and pointed it at an occupied cruiser’s windshield
“We are extremely fortunate this suspect did not seriously injure or kill our officers, herself, her passenger or anyone else,” said Royal Oak Police Chief Michael Moore
Three people were arrested for their part in the plan to steal the SUV, which had more than 150 pounds of marijuana hidden inside
With the launch of the Mark43 system, NOPD moves to the national “incident-based” reporting system, or NIBRS, that the FBI has used since 2021
NYPD
The girl jumped into the cold river as officers arrived; one officer swam about 20 feet to pull her to safety
Lincoln Police Chief Michon Morrow said the officers followed policy by searching the man and handcuffing him when he was taken into custody, but missed the gun
Half of the grant funding will be distributed in 2026 to areas hosting FIFA World Cup games, America 250 national events and the 2028 Olympic Games
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Dashcam video of an officer shooting a colleague underscores why firearms safety rules must apply in every setting, every scenario and every agency
As hostile drone threats become more sophisticated, law enforcement agencies face growing gaps in training, detection capabilities and operational preparedness
Parades are joyful for citizens but fretful for police departments large and small
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
As demonstrations increasingly unfold outside synagogues, mosques and churches, the distinction between protest and intimidation is becoming harder to ignore
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
PRODUCT NEWS
The TASER Bolt 2 is the latest product in Axon’s TASER Self-Defense division
The mount will work for any steel target system that uses a 2x4 wooden post
Axon helped develop the tech and will be incorporating it into its virtual reality training program
The upgraded platform can hold up to four officers and can reach as high as three stories
Effective at up to 150 feet, the carbine can be used for daily patrol and tactical situations
The #301 Vehicle Dual Seat Back Locking RMP Package is $2,000 fully assembled
The Taker B52 is a retrofittable, front-mounted 2,000 lumen LED light for ballistic shields
The two companies will provide simulation training systems and live-fire shooting ranges
QuikTurn 360 and QuikTurn 90 Turning Target Systems can be configured to enhance the live-fire training experience
A six-month pilot program will focus on the costs and benefits of using the technology in federal law enforcement