Police News
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BREAKING NEWS
Video shows Henderson SWAT officers returning fire; the suspect was found deceased in the barricaded home two days after police initially attempted to arrest him
The suspect was arrested on arson charges after an investigation uncovered that he had been researching the trooper’s personal information online after being pulled over
Scottie Sheffler was arrested on charges including assault after allegedly driving into a median to get around a crash scene, ignoring a cop and dragging him several feet
Animals
“Thankfully, the alligator was saved from traffic on the highway and those traveling the highway were saved from the gator!” the Brunswick County sheriff’s Office said
“Officer Jacob Derbin is a hero. He did everything right,” Euclid Police Department Chief Scott Meyer said
K-9 Eli, described as a “brave, selfless dog,” served with the Elizabeth Township Police Department since 2016
One suspect was detained immediately, while the other fled from officers before being found and arrested in a parking lot
Currently, the Minneapolis Police Department is grappling with a shortage of over 200 officers, having lost 40% of its force in the past four years
Frederick Jackson agreed to be sentenced to 60 years in prison for the fatal shootings of Officer Everett Briscoe and Dyrin “DJ” Riculfy
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
If Police1 had existed in 1994, I would have used Nicole Brown Simpson’s tragic life and death to give context to the complexities of domestic violence calls
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The University Police Department wanted a seamless KVM solution integrating multiple systems over IP
Kirk Grau and Wade Fossum will represent Super Vac and Command Light at upcoming industry events
“Our goal is to be the ultimate one-stop source for silencers in the U.S.,” said Brandon Maddox, Silencer Central CEO. “We have a great relationship with FN and know the quality of the products they produce. It made it an easy decision to add FN’s silencers to the brands we offer our customers.”
5.11 Tactical, Black Rifle Coffee, ASP, OfficerStore.com and others offering discounts during National Police Week
Through this agreement, state agencies and affiliated entities will have access to Verizon’s award-winning network and a comprehensive suite of communications solutions designed to help enable Michigan to best serve the state’s more than 10 million residents
1,800 public service professionals gathered to discuss how technology provides operational continuity and interoperability
The award-winning badge design belongs to the Neptune Beach, Florida Police Department
Accelerating the next generation of drone solutions to protect more lives in more places
Alerts provide officers with unique vehicle history data for improved situational awareness and investigative capabilities at crash scenes