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BREAKING NEWS
“I can’t walk,” the woman can be heard telling a Sterling Heights officer as she tried to move away from her smoking car
Rep. Jordan Teuscher, the House sponsor of the February ban, said the repeal “allows us to step back, to lower the temperature and to create space for a clearer... conversation”
The release of the lone detainee leaves no known suspect, with officials pledging to ramp up the investigation by canvassing for surveillance video that could help pinpoint the suspect
Two people were killed and nine were wounded when a man armed with a handgun opened fire in an engineering classroom as students took final exams
Pierce County deputies rescued elderly people, adults and children trapped around their mobile homes as the Puyallup River rose
The suspect was in jail for 30 months since his arrest in June 2023 on suspicion of starting the previous summer’s Oak Fire, which burned 19,244 acres near Yosemite National Park
Students sheltered in place for hours as police searched academic buildings and neighborhoods around the Ivy League campus for the shooter
Wellness
Ohio lawmakers allotted $40 million to launch a fund that will help firefighters, police officers and EMS personnel cover lost wages and medical costs tied to duty-related PTSD
Ford’s Stolen Vehicle Services added a “Start Inhibit” feature that allows owners to disable an F-150’s engine from a smartphone; the feature also helps police track the trucks’ location
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Overwatch is essential at large events — here’s how agencies can deny attackers the advantage and protect the public
Extremist tactics, sniper attacks and online incitement are reshaping the threat landscape, leaving officers with shrinking windows to respond
Any line officer or front-line supervisor arriving first on scene to a multi-vehicle collision is faced with a multitude of initial scene management procedures
After a Galveston officer’s near drowning, the police union criticized EMS. The case shows how protocol and police urgency can clash — and why trust matters
The case demonstrates that civil disputes highlight the critical role of evidence collection, accurate reporting and professional conduct by police
The 9/11 attacks forced a permanent shift in how the Secret Service protects vice presidents and former vice presidents
PRODUCT NEWS
This marks the company’s 15th consecutive year partnering with BCRF, with donations generated through sales of specially marked pink flashlight models through its Lights for a Cause program
FirstNet ROG deploys dedicated portable network assets with the focus and precision
Versatile storage solutions engineered for public safety, emergency response, and fleet professionals
High speed, high performance protection for modern operators
Acquisition brings next-generation, cloud-native 911 technology into the Axon ecosystem, uniting connected devices, real-time communications, and digital evidence from call to courtroom
Testing methods are designed to simulate real-world movements and situations
The EXFIL Rescuer delivers advanced protection and everyday adaptability for land-based missions, while the EXFIL Maritime Rescuer extends that performance into the water with a liner engineered for neutral buoyancy and quick drying
DREW is a biofidelic (behaves like the human body) helmet-test rig built to simulate real head-to-ground falls and capture both linear and rotational head motion
The nationwide contest will award one grand prize winner a $25,000 cash prize for the most innovative app idea
AI assistant “Ava” handles a range of lower-priority issues for the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, such as noise complaints, minor traffic issues and potholes