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BREAKING NEWS
“He was also warned about our strict enforcement of warp speed on the interstate and to keep his phasers on stun-only while traveling,” the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office stated
Event to explore solutions to rising roadway risks for officers — in person and virtual options available
Officers used a cruiser to stop the car after the suspect hit a cruiser and drove off the road; a Fond Du Lac County deputy pinned the car against a fence
“The violence against our police officers is out of hand,” Milwaukee Police Association President Alex Cyreia said. “It’s four officers in five months”
Wellness programs are expanding as dispatch centers race to adopt artificial intelligence, new tech tools and stronger retention models
The initiative includes a $1 million direct appropriation for the Virginia State Police and a separate $1 million grant program, capped at $25,000 per drone
The lawsuit claims Whitehall officers allowed armed robbery suspects to flee during a vehicle takedown attempt, resulting in a confrontation that left the Columbus officer hospitalized
Video shows the moments leading up to Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy Dalton Swanger being struck in the head “with something hard,” leaving him in critical condition
Corona Police Department officers used a baton to breach the car’s window after seeing the baby in distress
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
A Riverside case involving disabled veteran plates touches on police discipline, military service, due process and public perception
A shooting outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shows how fast a high-profile event can turn into a critical incident — and what officers must do to be ready
Officers’ alleged ICE welfare check at schools reveals confusion over 287(g) and local authority limits
A viral video raises a bigger question for police leaders: How do warning signs of bias go unaddressed — and what should agencies do now?
From crime concerns to cultural signals, public support for policing is rebounding
PRODUCT NEWS
Adventos is empowering the LE community with a management system that helps agencies work more efficiently
The Ohio Supreme Court’s unanimous decision came in a case involving a State Highway Patrol pursuit last year
Authorities say they won’t forcibly remove the protesters
Police agencies say they fear officers could be vulnerable when they bend down to place the spiked sticks under a car
The PD is among the first public safety organizations in the world to introduce the cars, with 150 vehicles already in service
Spotlight: Wraith Tactical’s CARR pack has the essential tools cops need for active shooter response
Real-world experience and innovation is behind the design of every Wraith Tactical product
The suspect ran a red light and struck an SUV
The three-month pilot project was designed to expand LAPD’s less-lethal options in a department effort to curb escalation
The vehicle will be used as a promotional tool
What did police officers use before ASPs and TASERs?