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BREAKING NEWS
The incident unfolded when Omaha Police officers witnessed a shooting suspect enter a restroom; when they ordered him to exit the building, he came out firing shots at them
Video shows the suspect following closely behind a woman and pressing a gun to her back, apparently attempting to use her as a shield to flee from the officer
Major Kathryn Downey alleged that after she reported misconduct by another officer, that officer retaliated by accusing her of misconduct and spreading false rumors
“He pulled it out, pointed it right at my face and pulled it. The trigger just didn’t go off,” the Canton Police officer can be heard saying in body camera video
Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting, 29, was struck and killed in Tacoma while she was investigating a two-vehicle collision; one of two drivers who struck her fled the scene
A 5-foot former intel agent and her 6-foot-7 partner, a former Orioles baseball player, patrol with trust, humor and tactical teamwork
The event involved about 14 Moses Lake PD personnel; Walmart shoppers donated 17 shopping carts full of toys as well as five bicycles and $2,400 in cash
Rochester PD officers were fired upon at close range while responding to a break-in report involving an armed ex-boyfriend
A 17-year-old suspect has been charged assaulting, resisting, or obstructing the Traverse City officer
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
How can police leaders ensure their training investment in tuition cost and personnel is aligned with an agency’s core values?
Amid the legal proceedings and media scrutiny, it is crucial not to lose sight of the fundamental firearm safety rules that might have averted this tragic event
Boston police officers’ post-protest debriefings subject to legal scrutiny in federal lawsuit over excessive force and First Amendment violations
A 10-step response strategy for public information officers when faced with a viral news story
Law enforcement officers in New Jersey no longer need to fear archaic laws
Preparing for an all-options response to a multiple-person attack requires a commitment to training beyond the sporadic defensive tactics sessions
PRODUCT NEWS
Eric Buer recently joined LiveU as the senior director of sales and business development for the Global Public Safety division
Designed to elevate operational readiness, Rails & Rescues combines high-fidelity tactical instruction with cinematic, real-time demonstrations across two dramatically different venues
Across all dimensions, TrueAllele Casework proved capable of reliably interpreting complex NGS DNA data—paving the way for forensic labs to extend their capabilities with confidence
Traffic Enforcement*
This training series aims to provide law enforcement professionals with essential knowledge on emerging trends, investigative techniques, and preventive measures related to fraudulent VINs. and document fraud
“[The RTCC] reinforces our precision policing model: respond quickly, investigate thoroughly, identify correctly, arrest safely, prosecute successfully,” SPD Captain James Britt said
“PSTrax eliminates complacency by the user, increasing officer safety by ensuring vehicles and gear are always in top condition,” Fox Valley Metro Police Department Patrol Officer Jason Seavey said
New FAA‑certified pilot team deploys Skydio X10d drones — powered by grants and forfeiture funds — to reach incident scenes in 35–45 seconds
Optimized for peak performance, this handheld light delivers high lumen output and significantly increased candela over the previous model
This initiative, spanning 10 school districts and the Penta Career Center, establishes a unified approach to threat assessment and intervention
The contract allows the FBI, as well as other Department of Justice agencies, to purchase the helmets over the next several years