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BREAKING NEWS
Trooper Bailey Martin was outside her cruiser when an SUV attempted to make a right turn at high speed; the driver missed the turn and crashed into Martin and her cruiser
Video from the incident shows the suspect initially surrendering to Yuba City officers before resisting, fleeing and arming himself with a shovel
A fire truck responding to a separate incident was struck by a passenger jet as it landed; the pilot and copilot were killed, and two Port Authority Police officers were treated for broken bones
Police officers supporting the bill argued that technically, police officers are not allowed to bring weapons on school property even while picking up their own children
Trooper Aaron Pelletier was struck and killed while conducting a traffic stop on May 30, 2024; the Tunnels to Towers Foundation paid for the home of his wife and two sons
Michigan State Police troopers and a U.S. Border Patrol agent guided the horse to a nearby barn, which turned out to be on the farm neighboring its home
San Antonio officers had placed the suspect in a patrol car following a pursuit when he accessed his own firearm and died at the scene
Prosecutors said their review of the case showed the charges against former Detective Joshua Jaynes and former Sgt. Kyle Meany should be “dismissed in the interest of justice”
The trooper, who was pulled nearly a mile by the fleeing vehicle, said the incident changed how she approaches traffic stops
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A review of the effective strategies and calm professionalism of police forces nationwide in managing recent civil disturbances
When Monroe County DA Sandra Doorley resisted commands during a traffic stop, the responding officer demonstrated essential tactics for upholding professionalism
A recent spate of LODDs requires immediate action against the rising incivility, failed criminal justice reforms and the mental health crisis that endanger police officers’ lives
Our experts debate if an emphasis on traditional attire is misplaced given more critical challenges like severe understaffing
Attempts by the NYPD to reinstate stricter uniform and grooming standards has sparked a broader conversation about the role of appearance in law enforcement credibility
If Police1 had existed in 1994, I would have used Nicole Brown Simpson’s tragic life and death to give context to the complexities of domestic violence calls
PRODUCT NEWS
Combined company will deliver improved network experiences, low prices and new benefits to millions more customers across the U.S.
If your agency has a moment to highlight — big or small — that reflects the courage and care of your team, Axon wants to hear it
Vehicles – Mobile Command Centers*
Designed to convert vehicle power into safe, stable energy, Havis’ DC Power Supplies ensure uninterrupted performance and secure charging for docked Dell laptops & tablets
Vehicles – Mobile Command Centers*
Havis Rugged Laptop Docking Station for Panasonic TOUGHBOOK Engineered to convert vehicle power into stable energy, Havis’ DC Power Supplies ensure consistent performance and safe charging for Panasonic laptops and tablets used in patrol vehicles and utility fleets
Vehicles – Mobile Command Centers*
The new DS-GTC-1600 and DS-GTC-1700 series docking stations are engineered to keep critical technology accessible and protected in the most demanding conditions
Vehicles – Mobile Command Centers*
“Havis has always led where others follow,” said Dan Heiland, Product Manager. “With the VSX, we are not just offering a console – we are delivering the most premium, mission-ready workspace for officers.”
Commemorating one quarter-century of milestones and preparing for the next
Garner is a retired Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) commander
Users can add dry sand to ballast the cone for stability in challenging weather or high-speed traffic conditions
The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control oversees nearly 16,000 liquor licenses across Arizona with a dedicated team of sworn agents