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BREAKING NEWS
The Marion County deputy was protected from more severe injuries by his ballistic vest after a suspect attacked him while he was getting out of his cruiser
The deployment allows officers to use their smartphones as both mobile and desktop workstations to reduce reliance on traditional laptops
The LASD stated that the deputy was relieved of duty without pay and that his actions were “completely contrary” to the department’s values and standards
The ad, directed by filmmaker Michael Bay, highlighted the department’s history by showcasing key moments that may have been catastrophic without Secret Service protection
The man pointed a gun at two different officers before he was shot and taken into custody; he has been charged with attempted murder
Philadelphia police used mounted officers and emergency alerts to control the crowds after Eagles fans ignited fires and tore down traffic poles
Pasadena Police officers banged on doors — and in at least one case broke down a door — to find and wake residents and get them to safety, the footage showed
SDPD Chief Scott Wahl said that the department “believes imposing these restrictions could negatively impact public safety”
President Donald Trump met with New Orleans police, firefighters and paramedics before Super Bowl LIX kickoff, praising their courage following the Bourbon Street terror attack
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
Officer was met with gunfire Thursday after the 30-year-old suspect exited the back of the residence and began shooting
EXFIL SAR Tactical and EXFIL SAR Backcountry search and rescue helmets are built to offer tactical accessory mounting
Features an 18-hour battery life and a design that withstands a 6-foot drop
The bullet catch can be disassembled without tools quickly, and catches debris and bullets for recycling
Says feature that lets drivers warn others about nearby cruisers not only presents a threat to safety, but also interferes with ability to write tickets
Abandoned a proposal to use surveillance cameras for photographing vehicle license plates near gun shows in the United States to investigate gun-trafficking
Detective Jacob Grant is conscious but remains in critical condition after he was shot while on an undercover drug sting Jan. 9
Several officers said they saw rounds striking near them and heard them whizzing by
Says quadcopter that crashed on White House grounds shows that U.S. must update laws to manage expanding frontier of commercial and consumer UAVs
Made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel, the bracelet offers 25 features