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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
“We have turned the tide against the violent crime that spiked during the pandemic,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said
“I want to show everybody that I’m here for the team…it’s [about] doing my job at the highest level possible,” San Antonio Officer Rhett Shoquist said
In addition to scores of cops in plainclothes, plans include highly-trained Emergency Services cops on rooftops, Aviation Unit cops in helicopters and bomb-sniffing dogs
Millions of first responders and other public employees would soon see a boost in their monthly payments after Congress repealed decades-old reductions
Instructor Charles Vacca was standing next to the girl when she pulled the trigger and the recoil sent the gun over her head
The Thomasville Police Department installed a Flock Safety system in 2022, crediting the technology for its ability to pinpoint and alert officers to the shooting
Ian Cramer was sentenced to serve 28 years in prison for driving head-on into Deputy Paul Martin’s vehicle after fleeing from a hospital
After commissioning a leadership reorganization and helping the SDPD through a line of duty death, Chief Scott Wahl turns to address pursuit policy changes and immigration enforcement
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
Madison police are rolling out a new armored vehicle officials say will protect officers and the public in dangerous situations
With 6 billion texts exchanged daily in the U.S., officers are increasingly being called upon to defuse violent situations through the typed word
Long Island police departments are facing a shortage in federal funding for ballistic vests, just as demand for the lifesaving piece of equipment surges
A deputy who was shot in the chest while serving eviction papers was saved by his ballistic vest
RapidHIT generates quality DNA profiles from reference samples such as buccal swabs in approximately 90 minutes
Police in Maryland say they decided against live-tweeting a prostitution sting because of security concerns
Features include a wireless engine shutoff control for instructors, high ground clearance, robust safety wings, and traction adjustment controls
The short-sleeved, crew neck undershirts are made of a patented wicking material that keeps the wearer cool in warm weather, and warm in cool weather
PS15 operates in the rain, snow or extremely dusty conditions, and features a range of up to 40 meters
Increased brightness and safety ups the ante for flashlights