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BREAKING NEWS
“She needs to be held accountable for not knowing where her 13-year-old was (the night of Bumi’s killing), and then also be held accountable for going and picking him up,” Sheriff Lott said
The shooter fired a single round from a roof on a university building as Charlie Kirk addressed students
The Enhancing First Response Act would recognize dispatchers’ lifesaving role and improve emergency communications infrastructure
Exposure to materials present at Groud Zero has been linked to 70 different cancers, prompting changes in how first responders prepare to enter fire or explosion scenes
The now-wounded suspect had shot a woman in the back of the head and wounded an Austin Police officer before attempting to hide in a neighborhood home
LEOs who are already credentialed in the state will get a $25,000 bonus upon hiring, $12,500 after one year of service and another $12,500 after two years of service
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
Federal agents and National Guard troops will remain on the streets through the fall
Since November, the Office of Labor Relations hasn’t made the $850,000 in quarterly payments that go to widows and children of fallen employees through the Health Insurance Stabilization Fund
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
A Riverside case involving disabled veteran plates touches on police discipline, military service, due process and public perception
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The 40-foot truck promises an immersive educational experience
The academy works with the company’s training simulators to produce interactive lessons on topics such as use of force
The FATS 180LE features 180-degree high definition projection on three screens
Poly/wool technology elevates the company’s latest uniform line, offering functionality, comfort and durability
J.W. Speaker donated more than 50 LED headlights to the department’s fleet
Officers came into contact with what authorities believe was fentanyl when suspects tried to dispose of the substance by tossing it out of a window
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation agents and supervisors raised repeated concerns about expired body armor for more than a year
Attorney Mildred O’Linn said the court’s decision was “worth millions in governmental immunity to cities and counties”
The 3.2-ounce, 3-inch long camera sits in front of the trigger and activates video and audio as soon as an officer pulls the gun from the holster
The Bismarck officers currently carry handguns, which Stugelmeyer said won’t help if they need to shoot from a distance