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BREAKING NEWS
Volusia County deputies deployed spike strips and a K-9 to end the pursuit, which began when the suspect refused to exit his vehicle during a traffic stop
Video shows a truck stopped in a crosswalk before the tires squeal, filling the intersection with smoke; the truck lurched forward as Bradenton PD officers moved out of the way
Discussion to focus on workforce pipelines, community trust and organizational culture
A Haynes Life Flight helicopter was approaching a landing zone in Autauga County when bullets struck the right-side window, Sheriff Mark Harrell said
Alder Marin-Sotelo pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison without parole for shooting Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd three times in the back of the head
Nearly a third of men aren’t exercising regularly, despite clear links to better mental health, sexual performance and energy levels — key concerns for officers under stress
Three Northern York Regional Police Department officers were killed; two officers were critically wounded following a shooting in York County
Deputy Andres “Andy” Lahera was struck while directing traffic at a high school graduation; his subsequent health journey inspired Florida’s “Andy Lahera Act” for LEO health coverage
K-9 Diesel was 3 years old and had served the Chattanooga Police Department since April 2024
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
A confrontation with a non-compliant semi-truck driver highlights the dangers officers face when engaging drivers inside running vehicles and why an exit strategy matters
PRODUCT NEWS
The 20-hour course will cover tactical emergency medical techniques, de-escalation and firearms training
The Eden Prairie Police Department has been buying hybrid vehicles for years, but the Tesla Model Y is its first fully electric car
The company’s UAS for Public Safety training program is the only accredited program outside of the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, according to the release
A new grant program via the Bureau of Justice Assistance will release $7.65 million in funding for selected agencies
65% of the chiefs who said their department doesn’t use bodycams cited a lack of resources as the reason
The department is now reviewing if it needs to stop using that style of holster
Axon’s AI-powered ALPR delivers up to 8x or more the plate reads for the same price as traditional systems, according to the company
A Lenco FireCat is being credited with helping put out flames when it was too dangerous for firefighters to approach using traditional means
Afterward, the man thanked the officers: “I’m glad that whatever you just did, you did”
FN says the new model has improved service life and accuracy