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BREAKING NEWS
Chief Patti Jackson is the first woman to serve as permanent chief of the Tacoma Police Department
The last remaining officer of the Weber City Police Department resigned after the chief and an officer were fired, and two others were dismissed due to lack of training resources
Emma Soto toured the valley in a helicopter, joined the SWAT team in clearing a “house” in a simulated village and called out her movements over a radio under the call sign Moana-1
Scranton PD’s proposal for new technology would include monitoring systems, HD surveillance cameras, data management platforms and related infrastructure
Bystander video shows the woman wriggling out of a half-open Muskegon Heights Police cruiser window while handcuffed before running away; she was arrested days later
8 LEOs file lawsuit against U.S. military after suffering illnesses following response to F-35 crash
The Albuquerue officers’ lawsuit contends the military had a duty to warn first responders expected to arrive to such a crash of the potential hazards involved and how to protect themselves
The man pulled the gun from beneath his clothing and pointed it at a Phoenix Police officer as he fled, prompting officers to fire shots
Sgt. Billy Randolph was standing outside his vehicle at the scene of an 18-wheeler crash and fire when he was struck by DeAujalae Evans’ car on Aug. 12, 2024
The armed suspect barricaded himself with two women and shot an officer before being fatally shot by SWAT
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The suspect, who had killed his mother, stole a police cruiser and carjacked bystanders at gunpoint
A suspect crashes into a motorcyclist during a pursuit, then exits his vehicle and attempts to attack the motorcyclist with a knife. Here are eight considerations from this incident
Federal Appellate Court Reverses lower court and rejects Dallas officers’ qualified immunity defense
Court rules that jury could find officer’s application of a knee to a mentally ill subject’s back beyond that necessary to control him
Discretion requires officers to think ahead to possible, unintended consequences. Are we adequately training officers in the valor of its use?
The actions of Officer Michael Tschida serve as a valuable case study for officers to learn from and adapt their response strategies in similar high-risk situations
A recent documentary features the words of the officers who responded to the shooting, as well as a multitude of recordings of 911 callers and radio transmissions made during the event. Here’s what we can learn
PRODUCT NEWS
Comprehensive offering will enable public safety agencies to adhere to new federal reporting requirements
Ultra-compact, multi-fuel flashlight with 185° tilting head, mounting options and a user-configurable LED option
LVT Wall Mounts can now support three cameras up to 300 feet away for optimal security coverage
New York City’s crackdown, launched in 2023, has helped rescue more than 200 subway surfers, Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced
The first multi-carrier cellular network built for public safety
The 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics are among potential drone targets that concern law enforcement without counter-UAS authority
A new podcast featuring unfiltered voices from the frontlines of justice
The Dallas Police Department announced the change on social media, sharing photos of its Love Field Airport Unit wearing the newly approved headgear
Convey911 partners with Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments to streamline emergency communication technology access for public agencies nationwide
Department staffing has hovered at around 900 officers since 2023; in addition to the marketing investment, NOPD has raised salaries and enlistment bonuses to draw in new recruits