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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 “Halo Law” adds misdemeanor penalties for people who refuse to back 25 feet away from public safety personnel responding to incidents
The Tupelo Police Department will use the $191,000 grant to purchase a mobile surveillance trailer and more license plate readers
Between new initiatives and leadership changes, Detroit continues to be in the spotlight on how it is managing violent crime throughout the city
Of the 46 academies examined, 11 reportedly had variations in the required number of classroom and skill development hours and six did not deliver all required lessons
“Our justice system keeps releasing the same violent, repeat offenders, and they keep attacking cops when we try to lock them up again,” PBA president Patrick Hendry stated
“I took several full magazines of ammunition out of his pockets like he wasn’t done,” Sgt. Chase Boyd said
During the pursuit, a bullet went through the windshield of the cruiser, striking Carrollton Police Sgt. Rob Holloway in the head
Capt. Gary Berg said the police officer’s actions were in line with his training
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 lite version of Eyewitness Data Vault supports smaller installations
Agencies believe that texting to 911 is the next step forward for emergency response and policing
The new online and mobile app called LEEDIR can be activated after a major emergency to allow people to send pictures and videos from their smartphones to investigators
Court is considering whether investigators are required to get a warrant before obtaining cellphone records detailing a suspect’s movements
The 70 Watt LED light emitter was developed for law enforcement applications
Portable device offers a forensic lab in the palm of your hand
5 officers have been stripped of their duties after dash cam footage proves they lied on the witness stand, bringing dozens of other cases into question
The camera can detach from the pole and attach to a chest harness or vest clamp
The rugged tablet can withstand dust and water and be used with gloves