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BREAKING NEWS
Arkansas State Police stated the trooper lost sight of the vehicle he was pursuing after that suspect fled a traffic stop; he used a tactical vehicle intervention to stop a similar vehicle
NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards tackled the suspect while Sgt. Luis Navarro ran toward a lit improvised explosive device to protect nearby protesters
While Fort Lauderdale PD officers were handling a separate incident, the man approached the scene, fired shots into the air and later lowered his gun toward officers
Multiple Hartford Police officers spoke with the man, pleading with him to drop the knife as he continued to approach multiple officers despite a TASER deployment
Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi face numerous federal charges, including a terror charge and using a weapon of mass destruction charge, after the weekend incident outside the mayor’s mansion
The encrypted message was relayed across multiple countries and could have been intended for clandestine operatives with the proper key, authorities say
Body camera footage shows the man approaching Charles County Sheriff’s deputies and pulling a large knife from his clothing; two officers fired shots, fatally wounding the man
Cpl. Timothy O’Connor was pulling a man over for erratic driving; as O’Connor approached the driver’s side door, the driver fired shots, fatally wounding him
During a 2025 shootout that wounded seven officers, Officer Matthew Medina moved his wounded friend and colleague to shelter, helped render aid and drove him to the hospital
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Cops should Mirandize anyway
When instructors create a safety culture and invite their students to participate actively in that culture, the chances of injury are reduced exponentially
Initial responding officers must evaluate quickly, move to the sound of the guns, gathering intelligence on the move
During any period of widespread protests, it is important to prep both your equipment and your family in case you are deployed to assist with crowd control
The document urges action in the face of rising violent crime and the coexisting challenge of recruiting and retaining police officers
PDs have taken to social media to address community concerns about school safety and stress the importance of “see something, say something”
PRODUCT NEWS
Event will bring together key decision-makers, thought leaders, and innovators to explore the latest developments in public safety technology
The Prosper Police Department reveals how a partnership with Flock Aerodome Drone as a First Responder enables officers “to respond to critical incidents with greater precision and effectiveness”
Subject-matter experts will help determine whether an organization’s culture, workforce, governance, leadership, and data are sufficient to support AI initiatives that will enhance operations and service delivery
Dubai Police has adopted AirHub’s Drone Operations Center to manage and coordinate its growing fleet of unmanned aerial systems
Acquisition to address increasing safety, security and defense use cases for autonomous systems and secure high bandwidth communications
Company donates $142,400 to help fallen police survivors; launches special edition ‘blue’ lights for a cause
The Violent Crime Intervention Fund award enables the Oakridge Police Department to outfit every patrol member with a BWC
The agreement marks the first step in a long-term collaboration aimed at integrating SpecTIR’s world-class sensor technology with Drone America’s flight-proven UAS platforms
Devices identify more than 1,200 substances such as fentanyl and methamphetamine in seconds while accurately differentiating other high-risk materials