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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
“As attorney general, I will not permit Oklahoma police officers to face criminal prosecution for conduct adhering to their training,” said AG Gentner Drummond
Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized Oakland’s policy as an “extreme outlier” that undermines public safety and crime prevention
Detroit PD body camera video shows officers and a bailiff attempting to de-escalate the situation before the man moved toward them with a box cutter
A Garfield Heights officer can be heard notifying dispatchers as he deployed the device, and shortly after, declaring, “Grappler successful!”
The Cobb County Police Department said the arrests were achieved within a 30-day span thanks to “cutting-edge technology, unwavering dedication and teamwork”
Autonomous drones can be placed in communities before a storm and then deployed remotely to start collecting images of damage and deliver emergency supplies
During a traffic stop, Sonoma County deputies learned the suspect, who had given a fake 2012 birth date, had a warrant for organized theft involving $250,000 in goods
Chief Michael Lombardo noted that many applicants were ineligible for Trumbull PD roles due to requiring either 60 college credits or two years of military service
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
Applied DNA Sciences uses a DNA-based, anti-theft mark in a pilot project with Swedish police.
Police say Stingray, a suitcase-size device that pretends it’s a cell tower, is useful for catching criminals, but that’s about all they’ll say
International criminal enterprises follow the money, and they are increasingly focusing on Calif. because of its wealth and innovation
“Criticism drives a more responsible and better government,” Alejandro Mayorkas said
Predictive analysis — the digital dissection of police data to identify likely offenses, their locations and even perpetrators — may sound like a concept straight out of the science fiction film “Minority Report”
Off-the-shelf wearable technologies connect police to data
Police armed with assault rifles descended on a Maine man’s home after members of a tree removal crew he’d told to clear off his property reported that he had a gun
The lack of clear guidelines on the cameras’ use could potentially undermine departments’ goals of creating greater accountability of officers
A New York man flew an aerial drone over the scene of a building collapse caused by an explosion in Harlem on Wednesday
Californians have flooded several sheriff offices with applications and inquiries for permits to carry concealed guns