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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
“After careful negotiations and some coaxing, deputies were able to get close enough to go ‘hands on’ with the subject” and get it to safety, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said
The suspect was accused of shooting an officer several times, including in the head, and a statewide manhunt ensued before he was killed in Kentucky the next day
“Lt. Mark Meadows was a treasured member of our Irondale family for over 30 years,’' Irondale Mayor James Stewart said
DFR programs enable the immediate dispatch of a drone in response to a 911 call for real-time aerial situational awareness in advance of and to support ground units
The event brings together public safety leaders and drone experts to explore advancements in unmanned aircraft systems for critical applications
“We are committed to getting a full and complete picture of...what needs to change so we can prevent this from ever happening again,” Attorney General Liz Murrill said
In 2017, 18,000 people pursued NYPD officer positions; only 8,000 started the candidacy process in 2024
San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus has alleged she faced discrimination and harassment by the county; she is under investigation for numerous misconduct allegations
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
San Jose police say what is believed to be the Bay Area’s first police drone will only be used for bomb cases
Smart guns deactivate when taken out of verified user’s hands, but gun groups are afraid government would make the guns mandatory
Built on a powerful, multi-core processor that uses a custom, optimized Android OS, the lenses of the glasses allow a high definition view of the world with 3D imagery
Det. Mario Muniz, 45, was hit in the upper-right chest area by one of Mozdir’s bullets, but it was stopped by his bullet proof vest
Maui mayoral candidate Beau Hawkes executed a face plant in the street while attempting to elude an officer in an episode that went viral
A personal protection system that takes prevention to the next level
Behavioral training device coming to the market in 2015
Wearable technology tracks fitness and helps keep wearer safe while exercising
Windows 8.1 Pro Update and a battery life of up to 15 hours enhances productivity of mobile professionals