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BREAKING NEWS
Four men were stranded in the bay about three miles from the Pinconning Boat Launch after one of their four-wheelers broke through the ice, according to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Levi Vargas died after suffering a medical emergency during the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup, a 120-mile law enforcement relay race
Chief Jim McDonnell found two officers justified in using deadly force against Gillian Lauren, but the Police Commission concluded they made serious tactical mistakes
The envelope will hold essential documents and include printed guidance for drivers and responding officers on how to communicate during a traffic stop
Video shows the Onondaga County Sheriff’s department’s Air One helicopter hovering just above the water as a deputy pulls the dog from the near-freezing waters
The Independence Police Department announced it had recovered five dolls that were potentially contaminated by fentanyl
Biden was not in the area when the agent was injured during a negligent discharge of his firearm at the Philadelphia International Airport
The law bars most face coverings during enforcement and requires officers to present identification before detaining individuals
The FBI said the material involved is historical in nature and does not include government information
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Whether you are a rookie or a chief, be a good citizen and take the ticket
In a surprise move, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors recently voted to allow San Francisco PD to deploy robots equipped to deliver lethal force
Argument pits First Amendment rights against Fourth Amendment reasonableness
The Amber Heard appeal can teach police officers a lot about civil litigation. Here’s a summary of the key lessons
PRODUCT NEWS
New tools for interviews and canvassing aim to boost investigative efficiency, accuracy, and officer safety
Stop by booth #414 to explore T4E’s realistic force-on-force training gear
T4E instructor Mike McCaslin discusses the critical role of force-on-force training in self-defense preparation
A man adapted his agricultural drone to save a man stranded on a rooftop during severe flooding in Guangxi
The initiative includes a new “skills-based promotional process,” the agency says, that “evaluates leadership, communication, and service history for promotions”
The X3-21 Pro SCBA is designed to assist law enforcement and defense personnel operating in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) environments, as well as immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) situations
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, Smith & Warren is unveiling a badge collection created to honor the public safety professionals who have helped shape and protect our nation since its founding
Instead of spending hours reviewing data to locate CSAM on suspected offenders’ devices, this integration allows digital forensic examiners and investigators around the world to match CSAM files instantly
LINEV Systems baggage scanners feature advanced imaging technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to detect weapons, explosives, and other prohibited items with high precision
Veritone’s AI-powered solutions to be implemented to meet Air Force’s Requirements for Law Enforcement, Counterintelligence & Security Missions