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BREAKING NEWS
The incident began when the man pointed the object, which was later found to be a metal pipe with a makeshift handle, at passing motorists
Trooper First Class Dennis D. Ricks was hit by a box truck while conducting a stop on I-26
Bodycam footage shows the Kentucky man attempting to flee after kicking a Pinellas County deputy while being separated from a fight
The man said he needed help and the noise was an attempt to prompt LAPD action on claims of past assaults he believes were overlooked
The Pittsylvania County deputies were injured by shrapnel while executing warrants for brandishing a firearm and trespassing
The grant will provide funding for police and sheriff’s departments to offer 24/7 virtual crisis care calls
Port St. Lucie officers acted on intelligence from social media to prevent a large-scale, unlawful meetup of e-bikes
Bodycam video shows suspect opening fire as Reno PD arrives, striking the windshield, tire and bumper of a cruiser before a fatal OIS
The law mandates full disclosure of applicants’ disciplinary history and prior employment before agencies make final job offers
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Being the voice of your agency is an incredible challenge but one that you can use to build trust even through difficult times
The presence of officers at a scene where two EMS workers interacted with a patient who subsequently died necessitates a discussion about the special relationship exception to municipal liability
A police mission statement should establish, in the fewest words possible, the ultimate measure for every decision of the agency
“Landmark case [could] change the landscape of public safety for future generations.”
Musk is a living lesson in leadership, risk-taking and change. Can police leaders learn anything here?
More police officers recently lost their lives because of a knowing disregard for our collectively agreed-upon firearm safety measures
PRODUCT NEWS
The convergence of radio, video and AI serves as a force multiplier, capturing and synthesizing a greater diversity of data throughout an incident for more accurate police reporting and verified evidence
Portion of proceeds from Nano Light II and Wedge XT lights to support Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Concerns of Police Survivors
“Let’s not use fear to undermine a tool that protects our communities. We need thoughtful policy, not paralysis.”
SoundThinking today announced that ResourceRouter’s customer base more than doubled in 2024, driven by new patrol operations capabilities
Built for demanding work environments, Samsung’s latest ruggedized smartphone and tablet offer military-grade durability and advanced enterprise features for seamless performance
Silicon Valley city modernizes dispatch and mobile communications for its cross-trained first responders
Safariland‘s REDLINE product line ensures clear and reliable communications in harsh fire and rescue operating environments
“Versaterm is committed to empowering forensic professionals with advanced tools that enhance efficiency and accuracy in their analyses and investigations,” said Rohan Galloway-Dawkins, Chief Product Officer at Versaterm
Police Chief Bill Scott said RTIC has enabled the department to target individuals who have “damaged our city,” including repeat offenders
After a five-hour search, the woman was located by a drone roughly 150 yards from her vehicle in a heavily wooded area, lying next to a downed tree