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BREAKING NEWS
“This journey has been a long and painful road — not only for Erik, but for his family, who have carried this weight with unwavering strength, faith, and love,” the Port St. Lucie PD said
After being shot in the hand, the San Jose sergeant returned fire before a second round struck him in the head
The Volusia County deputy was working with a trainee on his eighth day of patrol when a suspect opened fire; despite being wounded, he broadcast suspect details before being rushed to a trauma center
Acting ICE director Todd Lyons said many requests involved assault, weapons and drug charges
Antioch officials say the department has revised use of force, pursuit and bias-policing policies amid a multiyear federal compliance deal
The Thurston County sergeant used a convincing K-9 whine to persuade a suspect to comply after fleeing on foot
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 suspect rammed multiple patrol vehicles and civilian cars during a pursuit that began with a disturbance call at an IHOP
While officials report no credible threats, major police agencies are increasing patrols at religious, diplomatic and community sites as a precaution
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Parades are joyful for citizens but fretful for police departments large and small
Pre-plan for bystander response, mental health support for when chaotic violence disrupts a mass gathering
A UK agency recently swore in 24 part-time officers to make policing “open to more applicants” with a “flexible alternative.” Our experts debate the pros and cons of part-time cops
Never underestimate the risks that can be posed by individuals in wheelchairs
While world leaders debate and approve actions to reduce methane emissions and protect forests, public safety is already putting no-emission electric vehicles into service
NYPD has used 12-pound trigger pulls for several decades
PRODUCT NEWS
The new products include a vehicle-specific Console Box and Vehicle Base, both engineered to meet the evolving needs of first responders and service fleets, integrating this cutting-edge electric vehicle into their operations
Samsung’s Tactical Edition portfolio expands with its first-ever mission-ready tablet to deliver greater situational awareness and decision-making capabilities
Ericsson has joined the ranks of vendors, reinforcing its role in delivering secure, reliable connectivity for enterprises and public safety agencies
Leader in public safety apparel honored for industry innovations and partnerships with law enforcement departments in Arizona, Kentucky, and Virginia that advanced safety, comfort, and performance in the field
The SOC 2 report validates Clearview AI’s proficiency in safeguarding privacy, in addition to data security
The two companies will now share combined Sales Teams, Service Operations, Engineering, Production, and Logistics functions
Now available for 4-inch barrel models, with 4.5-inch variant coming soon
Acquisition creates a comprehensive software suite to help law enforcement and dispatch agencies across the country meet compliance and operational standards
Agencies that subscribe to Lexipol’s wellness solution to proactively monitor their members’ risks for stroke, cardiovascular disease, chronic disease, and cortisol levels
The Innovation Award recognizes excellence in design, innovation, and manufacturing within the uniform industry