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BREAKING NEWS
Video shows multiple Woodbridge PD officers approaching the man, who was walking away while yelling and refusing to drop the bat; after several minutes, one officer fired shots
NYPD officers fired shots after the suspect ignored at least 20 commands to drop the weapon and advanced with a raised blade
Crittenden County Deputy Rick Coyle, a veteran officer and school resource officer, was wounded while serving guardianship paperwork
“I still see his face,” former N.Y. Jets player and current Jacksonville Sheriff’s Officer Laveranues Coles said when he was in Charlotte to share his story with PAL youth
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So far in 2026, thieves have snatched 71 vehicles compared to 58 in the same period in 2025, a 22% uptick in the grand larceny auto category
The suspect entered a branch of U.S. Bank in Berea and “immediately shot and killed a male victim” and then fatally shot a teller, according to an FBI affidavit
Louisiana State Police officials credited the “Who Killed Roxanne Sharp?” podcast with generating tips from the public and prompting witnesses to approach investigators
The Norwich City Council approved the use of $3.5 million from the city’s capital budget and American Rescue Plan Act funds for the new system
The suit calls the law an “unconstitutional attempt to regulate federal law enforcement officers”
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A recent event where officers confronted a suicidal man armed with a sword provides a stark reminder of the dangers and complexities in law enforcement
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Coreforce delivers scalable innovation, seamless integration, and experience-driven tools built for law enforcement and corrections teams
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“I felt that PSTrax checked more of the blocks than anybody else did,” Logistics and Procurement Manager Curtis Brown said. “It allows us to meet people where they are generationally and still accomplish what needs to get done.”
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“This alliance reflects our shared mission to serve the people who serve their communities,” said Erik Axene, MD, FACEP, CEO of Axene Continuing Education, LLC.
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“Accuracy and time savings have helped ensure that everything that needs to get done is being done consistently and efficiently,” said Nicholas Kresta, Assistant Fire Chief at the Yoakum Fire Department
The Drones for First Responders Pilot Program, a partnership with SkyfireAI and CAL Analytics, is intended to test and scale how drones can enhance situational awareness
Cybergenetics analysts used TrueAllele Casework to analyze the DNA recovered from the hat
Mark43 Fortified sees risks instantly with real-time monitoring and proactive alerting of suspicious activity in Mark43 CAD and RMS
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The vehicle, donated to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office by Policing Lab, will drive pre-determined routes, act as a visual crime deterrent and display messages to the community
