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BREAKING NEWS
The man fled in his vehicle after a Clearwater County Sheriff’s deputy confronted him over outstanding warrants; after officers stopped his vehicle, he shot a flare gun at them
After Syracuse Officer James Pastorello learned Rhea Holmes was going to visit her late loved ones at a cemetery, he offered her a ride that led to deeper conversations about life and community
“Officers have said they’ve had kids approach them and ask, ‘Do you remember me? I was paired with you in Shop with a Cop,” Meadville PD Sgt. Nick Mogel said
Ret. K-9 Gunner found over $1 million in drugs and helped the Scranton PD capture three fugitives; K-9 Scout died from a medical emergency just as he was about to start police work with the department
Lowell Police, Pridestar Trinity EMS and Lowell Fire volunteered for the Heroes and Helpers shopping event
Running back Oscar Adaway III filed a criminal complaint following a widely viewed incident during a Texas A&M game where a trooper was seen bumping South Carolina players
Facing staffing losses and reduced tax revenue, Carbon County Sheriff Alex Bakken is using endurance fundraising to fill critical equipment gaps
Lexington Officer Kaitlin Crook, 25, was killed in a shooting that also injured her estranged husband, an off-duty firefighter, and her boyfriend, police said
Wellness
After questions arose about Mount Vernon Officer Derek Williams’ employment status during prolonged medical leave, the mayor said serious illness “requires a softer touch of government”
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A tense hostage situation unfolded in a McDonald’s parking lot, where a suspect held a woman at knifepoint inside a semi-truck
A detailed analysis of the Uvalde incident unveils critical flaws in active shooter response, offering vital insights for law enforcement agencies nationwide
The ramifications of marijuana legislation on police departments and their hiring processes
The suspect, who had killed his mother, stole a police cruiser and carjacked bystanders at gunpoint
A suspect crashes into a motorcyclist during a pursuit, then exits his vehicle and attempts to attack the motorcyclist with a knife. Here are eight considerations from this incident
Federal Appellate Court Reverses lower court and rejects Dallas officers’ qualified immunity defense
Court rules that jury could find officer’s application of a knee to a mentally ill subject’s back beyond that necessary to control him
PRODUCT NEWS
The VipIR is a 3-in-1 handheld analyzer that sets a new standard for rapid and confident field-based chemical identification of unknown bulk solids and liquids, such as narcotics, explosives, and toxic chemicals.
AT&T is contributing to flood relief efforts, matching employee donations and providing additional connectivity support
Illuminate the distance with tactical lights delivering 105,000 candela, long-range beam distance, and multi-fuel options
New tools for interviews and canvassing aim to boost investigative efficiency, accuracy, and officer safety
Stop by booth #414 to explore T4E’s realistic force-on-force training gear
T4E instructor Mike McCaslin discusses the critical role of force-on-force training in self-defense preparation
A man adapted his agricultural drone to save a man stranded on a rooftop during severe flooding in Guangxi
The initiative includes a new “skills-based promotional process,” the agency says, that “evaluates leadership, communication, and service history for promotions”
The X3-21 Pro SCBA is designed to assist law enforcement and defense personnel operating in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) environments, as well as immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) situations
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, Smith & Warren is unveiling a badge collection created to honor the public safety professionals who have helped shape and protect our nation since its founding