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BREAKING NEWS
Colorado Springs PD officers were pursuing a woman who swung a knife at a driver when she jumped into a cruiser; one officer saw the woman appearing to reach for a gun and fired shots
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
The Washington law applies to all law enforcement agencies and follows broader debates over masked enforcement actions nationwide
Detective Derval Whyte told jurors he tried to save Officer Jonathan Diller after the sudden burst of gunfire
The Fairfax County PD chief says rapid response likely prevented further deaths as officers entered a dark apartment with multiple victims
The actor, Air Force air policeman and Texas reserve officer maintained a lifelong connection to law enforcement
Four former Whittier police Explorers alleged they were groomed and sexually abused during the 1970s, with incidents tied to ride-alongs and program supervision
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Media and public communications are vastly different in today’s digital age
Amid the threat posed by a man armed with a Katana, officers demonstrate exceptional de-escalation skills
The question of who can or should censor law enforcement trainers leads us down a dangerous path
The focus on finance in a recent survey on the best and worst places to be a cop doesn’t reflect the more complicated matrix officers face when deciding on a department to join or stay with
Readers debate the importance of factors beyond compensation, such as the impact of community support and state legislation on job satisfaction for police officers
How can police leaders ensure their training investment in tuition cost and personnel is aligned with an agency’s core values?
PRODUCT NEWS
With the first prototype optic developed by a Swedish hunter in 1974, Aimpoint was formed in 1975 by family-owned Sandberg Development, and has garnered a reputation of extreme durability, reliability, and exclusivity
Network Solutions*
Program designed to put a secure, 5G smartphone in every officer’s hand
“Our participation in both the UK Capability Showcase ... demonstrates our commitment in protection from military vehicle armor to law enforcement shields,” said Sandy Chen, CEO at GC.
It unifies radios, sensors, EUDs, laptops, audio and power into a single connected system
A $2.5 million grant funded the launch of the Philadelphia PD’s partnership with UPenn, which will provide 45 officers a Master of Applied Criminology and Police Leadership degree
This next-generation solution redefines how power can be delivered to unmanned systems operating in remote and high threat environments across land, air and maritime environments
Virtual event will explore strategies and best practices for funding, designing, building, and equipping sustainable and future-ready facilities that support public-sector organizations
Miramar College’s two-year program arms veterans and working first responders with advanced emergency management skills to move up the ranks
Flock’s tech is integrated into LE operations in 49 states; CEO Garrett Langley believes the tech could help “eradicate almost all crime”
Schnuerer joined Slate Solutions in 2023 as vice president of operations, where he quickly established himself as a strong leader with deep technical expertise