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BREAKING NEWS
Following the deaths of Christian County Deputies Gabriel Ramirez and Michael Hislope, Probation Officer Patricia Drinkall is launching a petition-driven campaign to change bail and bond laws
The New Orleans PD began distributing 500 bottles of Crystal Hot Sauce with custom labels that link to a website where career seekers can find out how to become an officer
Broward County leaders will study whether shifting fire rescue away from the Broward Sheriff’s Office could save money or reshape public safety services
The ruling finds that officer names and administrative reviews tied to use-of-force incidents are generally not protected personnel records under Anton’s Law
Videos show Pauls Valley High School Principal Kirk Moore wrestling the gun away from the suspect as he tackled him, getting shot in the leg in the process
Two NJSP detectives assigned to a U.S. Marshals task force found the man on a front porch; when they instructed him to raise his hands, he grabbed a revolver instead
The suspect approached a female shopper and a 3-year-old boy, then displayed a large knife she had taken from the store and “took possession of the child,” Omaha Deputy Chief Scott Gray said
Video shows a curious manatee circling a Bradenton PD patrol boat for the perfect stream, earning the nickname “dock inspector”
SB233 makes fleeing from law enforcement in a vehicle a felony and states that repeat offenders will face mandatory jail time
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The ramifications of marijuana legislation on police departments and their hiring processes
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
PRODUCT NEWS
The company has grown from a small startup into a trusted partner supplying mission-critical products worldwide
“GC Shield is a major advancement in ballistic and blast protection that delivers unprecedented performance in both vehicle armor and personal protection applications,” Graphene Composites President Mox Weber stated
The platform empowers law enforcement agencies with real-time data fusion, analytics and monitoring
Clinton Township Officers released video footage shot from above the suspect’s car, which showed he was in the vehicle before police swooped in to arrest the surprised defendant
Through a new partnership with Police1, T4E brings innovative force-on-force training to more officers, strengthening readiness and community safety
MX Guardian from Insight LPR is a secure cloud-based platform that integrates with LPR cameras to capture vehicle data and provide real-time alerts, advanced search tools, and hotlist management
The Street Dynamics ALPR system integrates seamlessly with Stalker and other speed or messaging trailers, new or existing, without requiring additional power upgrades
The DUTY RDS MR combines motion activation, side-loading battery access and a rugged housing built for extreme conditions
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