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BREAKING NEWS
The situation escalated after Reno Police officers instructed the man to drop a pocket knife they knew him to carry from previous interactions
Drone footage shows the man raising a handgun and firing multiple shots at a responding Phoenix PD helicopter before officers returned fire on the ground
Vehicles
The June 2025 blaze caused around $800,000 in damage to cruisers and other police vehicles
Video shows multiple Woodbridge PD officers approaching the man, who was walking away while yelling and refusing to drop the bat; after several minutes, one officer fired shots
The Long Island architect agreed to cooperate with the FBI’s behavioral unit as part of a deal to help catch other serial killers
A vehicle that was traveling south on a freeway lost control and crossed the center cable barrier, striking Trooper Vernon Brake’s vehicle as he was driving northbound
The ruling comes after officers continued a stop and searched a car after learning the suspected headlight violation was unfounded
The former Fountain Valley PD officer has been charged with felony grand theft for allegedly submitting fraudulent timecards for traffic court appearances he never attended
The men were recorded speaking about how many people they aimed to kill and saying they would “just start attacking police”
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
From cloud resilience to AI, the customer-centric event showcased the future of secure, connected and efficient public service
Powered by AWS, CentralSquare’s cloud-based suite streamlines dispatch, enhances officer safety, and frees up resources for frontline services
This investigation led to the resolution of multiple retail fraud cases
Firm will help the state’s 911 Board assess seven key implementation factors and then assist in developing an initial cost estimate for establishing statewide service
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The integration empowers organizations to improve the issuance and return of critical assets
The Fairfax County PD’s Real Time Crime Center operates with footage from a network of LPRs, a tip-based Crime Solvers program and a system of license plate readers
UWPD and Seattle PD officers were able to clear the protest within hours with no reported injuries; damages to the engineering building totaled more than $1 million
The Arlington PD’s new Beyond Visual Line of Sight waiver allows the departments RTCC staff to launch the drones remotely to respond to active crime scenes
National uniform manufacturer’s partnership reflects ongoing commitment to remembrance and officer safety while also highlighting Lit Safet Vest as the latest innovation for public servants