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BREAKING NEWS
After Memphis Police Officer Torres-Molina searched the man and removed a firearm, he attempted to detain the suspect in a cruiser; the suspect then pulled out a second handgun and shot the officer
The partnership will provide a training experience that combines high-fidelity simulation scenarios with real-world tactical instruction to enhance weapon handling proficiency
An Orange County sheriff’s deputy was getting out of his cruiser when the suspect, identified as Austin Schepers, started shooting, Indiana State Police said
Sgt. Victor Ortiz also faces a charge of vehicular homicide in the death of Newark Traffic Control Officer Jairo Rodriguez, 53
The program aims to spare minors the trauma of an arrest for offenses that would have almost certainly been funneled into a diversion program later on in the court process
Recipients include four Tennessee officers who responded to the Covenant School shooting and a Nebraska sergeant who saved a woman from a sinking car
An SUV rear-ended another car, careened into the Road Ranger’s truck, which hit a FHP cruiser that then struck the 28-year-old FDOT worker
The decorated soldier was on leave when a truck packed with explosives detonated outside President-elect Donald Trump’s Las Vegas hotel, injuring seven others
Video shows that the suspect had earlier driven a black SUV outfitted with police-style lights in pursuit of an e-bike rider; he struck two bystanders and the bicyclist
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
The Vortek StrikerFire LDR has a patent-pending internal striker fire system and no internal hammer
Police are concerned that the increasing popularity of drones in New York City could carry significant risks, even becoming a potential tool for terrorists to conduct surveillance
The M2012 is available in three models, all of which feature .308 Winchester chambers and one with an optional .260 Remington chamber
Police have arrested two people for operating a drone that came within 800 feet of a police helicopter
Officer Jonathan Key, whose body armor protected him from more serious injuries, has gone home
Officers’ vests “played a key role” in saving their lives
When a cardiac emergency strikes, a nearby AED can help save a life – and Physio-Control’s new database helps you find one
MotionDSP automates entire video processing chain in seconds while extracting better detail
With a 360-degree camera, police investigators can see incidents from every angle
Military and law enforcement are gearing up to receive a new weapon — one that shoots images instead of ammo