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BREAKING NEWS
Master Trooper Steven J. Perry, 30, was struck head-on by an impaired driver while driving on the Durham Freeway
Video shows then-officer Carlos Baker firing the shot that killed Officer Krystal Rivera as the two pursued a suspect into an apartment
Medical
The Kansas Board of EMS dismissed a case brought against Bryan Shastid, who helped officers perform CPR on K-9 Bane after the dog was strangled by a suspect
“It’s a barrier breaker because when people see Dale, they’re not scared so much anymore,” said Effingham County Sheriff Paul Kuhns
“This is building relationships with youth, and it’s an excellent way to break down barriers between law enforcement and the kids,” Johnstown Police Officer Chas Cypher said
Superintendent Robyn Castillo sent a message to the Sacramento city manager requesting that the city reinstate its contract that assigned full-time police officers to Natomas schools
Huntsville officials said the agreement will complement the department’s existing recruitment program by introducing additional tools, strategies and industry best practices
Former sergeant Erik Duran, convicted of throwing a cooler at a fleeing suspect, will remain out of custody as he appeals his manslaughter conviction
North Andover Police Chief Charles Gray is on leave following votes of no confidence by two unions representing the majority of the city’s officers
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
PDs have taken to social media to address community concerns about school safety and stress the importance of “see something, say something”
Research shows the contagion effect is real and news media coverage is impacting the decisions of potential killers
We are grateful for the heroism of police, fire and EMS personnel who stopped the attack and cared for the injured inside Robb Elementary School
A WalletHub report ranks the best & worst states to be a cop, but do the rating metrics match what officers want from a police career?
The trial is a good reminder of the three things police forget about investigations
Sometimes, police need to share disturbing pictures or video on social media to catch criminals, but content moderation is a tricky subject. Here’s what agencies need to know
PRODUCT NEWS
Senior law enforcement early adopters appreciate DDF1’s unique value proposition
The orders encourage the FAA to expedite beyond visual line of sight operations while adding safeguards against terrorism, espionage and public safety threats
“When every second matters in an investigation, Magnet One, with the introduction of Magnet One Process and Mobile Case Stream, will provide game-changing capabilities that empower investigative teams to solve cases at the speed of crime,” said Braden Thomas, Chief Product & Research Officer at Magnet Forensics
The Drones for First Responders Act would also require drones to meet stricter “Rules of Origin” standards by 2030, ensuring key parts aren’t made in China
Medical Trauma Kits*
Rescue Essentials offers official kits and mass casualty tools to help organizations prepare for bleeding emergencies
“Our goal is to equip law enforcement agencies with the tools they need to improve road safety and effectively manage evolving traffic challenges,” said Sales Representative Craig Wright
“We are excited to participate in the Metro Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths Workshop and showcase our innovative solutions that help improve traffic safety and support law enforcement agencies in their important work,” said Sales Representative Bryan Edstrom
Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen offered the SFPD to lease a new building rent-free through Dec. 2026; his charity also made a $7 million donation to support equipment upgrades
AMP-1X helmet system was designed specifically for federal, state and municipal law enforcement
Deal expands Veritone’s public safety footprint with one of the nation’s largest sheriff’s departments