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BREAKING NEWS
Vice President JD Vance told surviving families that the nation “will never forget” the sacrifices of officers killed in the line of duty
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
The man, who posted that he was inspired by the Islamic State group, steered around a police blockade and slammed into revelers before being shot to death by police
Access targeted strategies to mitigate vehicle-borne attacks
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office cruiser, which had its emergency lights on, was parked behind a disabled vehicle when it was struck from behind
Montgomery County faces 166 vacancies and is expecting a wave of retirements; officials are pushing to remove a policy requiring applicants to be cannabis-free for three years
Department leaders first learned of the problem around 8 p.m., when deputies began having trouble logging onto their patrol car computers
One person died inside the truck and several others were injured
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 LAPD said it is putting together a team of privacy advocates that will include the ACLU to help craft policies
The Explorer for ArcGIS shares maps between users and allows for manipulation during presentations
The antenna supports high-speed mobile networks
Software integrates video, CAD and more to increase situational awareness
Police in Georgia say they used a GPS device hidden inside a Teddy bear to track down the toy and apprehend a suspect
The National Rifle Association has rolled back an earlier statement criticizing “open carry” rallies in Texas
The advocates’ actions in restaurants and other public places have prompted public criticism
On Friday, the department announced that it had acquired two “unmanned aerial vehicles” as gifts from the Seattle Police Department
A school resource officer mistakenly left his loaded pistol in a locked staff restroom at a school
Forced by court order to allow long-banned gun stores to open in Chicago, mayor has introduced law that is so strict critics say it is little more than a continuation of the city’s longtime ban