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BREAKING NEWS
The suspect is believed to have entered a lumber store and fatally shot a man; when two Gainesville PD officers responded to the scene, the suspect shot both of them before being fatally wounded
The suspect can be seen on surveillance footage holding a gun to the woman’s head as she screamed for help when the deputies intervened
The man questioned why Marion Police officers worked “for evil” and pulled a machete from his clothing when they arrived at the scene
The Feb. 4 crash that killed Arizona DPS trooper paramedic Hunter Bennett and pilot Robert Skankey was caused by a mechanical issue that occurred as they responded to a police shootout
Guy Rivera faces murder, attempted murder and weapon possession charges nearly two years after the shooting death of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller
Chino PD officers entered a home to find a man threatening a woman with a knife; the man refused instructions to drop the weapon and chased after the victim instead
After Pasco County deputies located a man suspected of fatally shooting a neighbor over a property dispute, the suspect raised a gun and shot an officer
This year’s survey examines what officers experience during a patrol shift — from call load and backup availability to reporting time and proactive policing opportunities
South Florida’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force task force has seen a nearly 1,000% increase in tips in eight years, from a little over 2,000 in 2017 to over 25,000 in 2025
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Don’t let this be you
The notion of the least amount of force sounds nice, which makes it deceptively easy to believe – however, the concept is inherently flawed
Our columnists debate whether age is an effective measure of a candidate’s maturity
PRODUCT NEWS
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
Reflecting Mark43 and Flock Safety’s shared commitment to interoperable public safety platforms, this partnership will allow law enforcement to benefit from streamlined operations by integrating CAD, RMS, and Flock LPR and video data
More than 100 public safety agencies and 1 million residents to benefit from county’s upgrade to HxGN OnCall