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BREAKING NEWS
Homicides dropped 39% from 2023, with officials crediting partnerships, technology and neighborhood-focused policing
The bill would extend the same regulations that apply to public and private K-12 schools by prohibiting both open and concealed carry, with exceptions for law enforcement
“What made this takedown possible was the outstanding work of our officers ... connecting the dots that revealed these burglaries were tied to the same crew,” LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said
Off-duty Boca Raton Police officers helped to smash the plane’s windows and rescue the occupants of the small aircraft
Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, who has joined over 1,300 LE agencies nationwide, took the oath at City Hall in full uniform with Mayor Adams
In Tampa, the state identified 44 locations, including an intersection near the “Back the Blue” mural, where pavement art must be removed, or the city will risk losing state funds
The child was caught by Asbury Park Police Officers Dewitt Bacon and John Walsh and local resident Joseph Dunbar after leaping from the window of the burning home
Alexandria Police Officer Whitney Buerger, once saved by an AED herself, delivered a shock that revived a man in cardiac arrest
Clinton Township Officers released video footage shot from above the suspect’s car, which showed he was in the vehicle before police swooped in to arrest the surprised defendant
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A shooting outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shows how fast a high-profile event can turn into a critical incident — and what officers must do to be ready
Officers’ alleged ICE welfare check at schools reveals confusion over 287(g) and local authority limits
A viral video raises a bigger question for police leaders: How do warning signs of bias go unaddressed — and what should agencies do now?
From crime concerns to cultural signals, public support for policing is rebounding
Incidents across multiple states point to recurring issues with overtime, supervision and internal controls
A Virginia town’s overnight loss of its entire police force is a stark example of the strain facing small agencies
PRODUCT NEWS
The department bought a used 2014 Tesla and has been working to get it stocked with necessary equipment
The ergonomic duty belt for police officers stretches with any body movement
There were no injuries reported
Ford’s new police vehicles have the highest top speed, fastest acceleration and will save taxpayers money, company says
The unmanned eye-in-the-sky is the latest wrinkle in the NYPD’s ever-evolving plan to keep revelers safe
The New York Police Department will train 29 officers to operate its fleet of UAS
After two years of research, a team of experts has determined that it will cost between $9.5 and $12.7 billion over the next ten years to expand NG911
The technology would activate a body camera as soon as an officer pulls a weapon
Shield 616 has raised almost $3 million and outfitted more than 2,400 officers in 18 states with kits that include armor vests, helmets and trauma kits
The BolaWrap 100 can immobilize individuals up to 25 feet away