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BREAKING NEWS
NYPD
“Just in the last four and a half years, we’ve lost over 15,000. That’s a staggering number,” said Patrick Hendry, president of the NYC Police Benevolent Association
Michael Halberstam succumbed to injuries he sustained in the shootout, during which he fatally shot Indian River County Deputy Terri Sweeting-Mashkow
‘Set goals and keep pushing': La. SRO becomes first woman to earn agency’s expert marksmanship badge
“I’m protecting people’s children every day,” St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Kiley Krull said. “If anything ever happened, I want to know I can protect them”
The Spartanburg County deputy was injured in a negligent discharge while checking equipment in the locker room
The driver who struck the East Lampeter Township officer was reportedly cleaning his glasses as he drove into the intersection
Hundreds of Chinese-made drones once destined for destruction will be flown and shot down in a SOCOM effort to fast-track counter-drone tactics
“It is the split-second actions of [Officers Thomas Sites and Yash Shroff] that this 26-year old is alive today,” South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka said
FOP Lodge 91 members called the sentence of nine to 18 months in the Allegheny County Jail “despicable” after Joseph Osinski pleaded guilty to stealing $1.2 million
U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb concluded the deployment in Washington, D.C., illegally intrudes on local officials’ authority to direct law enforcement in the district
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Veteran LEOs discuss the impact the George Floyd case and the Chauvin verdict will have on law enforcement
Calls to reform, reimagine or disband the police can be seen as existential threats, but are opportunities for change that can work to the advantage of law enforcement
The jury’s decision to find Chauvin guilty may strengthen the calls for police reform that have been widespread since Floyd’s death
And could significantly expand warrantless entries into homes
Gone in 60 seconds is how long it takes for an adept thief to steal a catalytic converter
If H.R. 1280 becomes law, the defense of qualified immunity for law enforcement officers will be abolished
PRODUCT NEWS
Blastshield B2 introduces features that prioritize clarity, fit, and durability
Featuring high-performance DJI Matrice 4D/4TD drones, DJI Dock 3 supports vehicle-mounted deployments and adapts to various environments
Adds international network of law enforcement and intelligence professionals, meeting market need for managed safety and response, training, tactics, and American technology-driven professional services
Holt & McArdle Associates recognized for outstanding sales performance in the law enforcement market at SHOT Show 2025
Axon’s First Draft program uses AI to generate a draft report narrative using body camera audio, helping officers save about 23 minutes per police report
Real-time operations center deploys XtendPoint KVM-over-IP to improve incident response and collaboration
Modular, secure, and ASTM-certified barrier solution protects pedestrian zones and public spaces from unauthorized vehicle intrusions
“With our FedRAMP High Authorization, federal agencies can rely on Mark43 for premier security and mission-ready public safety technology,” Bob Hughes, Chief Executive Officer at Mark43
The Un‑carrier delivers the best price for first responder and military families vs. AT&T and Verizon
RapidDeploy is a cloud-native Next Generation 911 solution provider for public safety