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BREAKING NEWS
Video shows the suspect aiming twice before firing, with the round passing through the Fresno PD officer’s hair and knocking off his hat
The bear was soon safely secured and taken back to the state police barracks, where it was later turned over to staffers with the state’s Environmental Protection Department
“When a victim of domestic violence ... comes forward, having a female officer available can make the difference between someone sharing their story or staying silent,” said Normal PD Chief Steve Petrilli
Auburn Police Officers Edward Pickard and Lucas Drancsak spotted the person, climbed down a 10-foot wall and ran to shoreline; Pickard entered the water and helped the person to safety
NYPD
Shooting incidents for the year-to-date are down 25% compared to 2024 and 40% compared to 2023, the department announced
As burnout and cumulative stress continue to impact first responders, a new retreat model focuses on proactive recovery and long-term resilience
From political pressure to staffing shortages, readers say small agencies are being pushed from multiple directions at once
The DFR program was being demonstrated when deputies lost contact with a speeding e-bike in the same area and put a drone into action to help bring the suspect into custody
Idaho State Police troopers with five years of experience are paid at an hourly rate of $32.86; Washington State Patrol officers with similar experience are paid around $60 an hour
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Always be prepared for questions about your agency’s traffic stop responses, policy and patrol officer training
Enhancing community safety through proactive communication planning
Mass shootings remind us of our shared vulnerability and that we will always be there for our communities
Think and consult before you prohibit or arrest
One of the trickiest parts of police public relations is understanding the gap between police culture and the world of the average citizen
Rising incidents of recruit injuries and deaths highlight need for training reforms
PRODUCT NEWS
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
Software*
Ranking No. 492 overall and No. 54 in software, 2025 marks the company’s fourth consecutive appearance on the list — and its first time in Inc. 500
Holistic approach helps public safety, justice, and government agencies navigate cybersecurity threats and evolving regulations, standards, and best practices with confidence and clarity
Launched from rooftops, Huntington Beach PD’s drones can be overhead in two minutes or less, improving situational awareness and reducing unnecessary officer deployments
Booth PV 717 | August 18–21, Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex
Clearview AI ranks No. 710 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies
This marks Clearview AI’s second appearance on the list, rising sharply from No. 1,820 in 2024 to its current position