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BREAKING NEWS
The Palm Beach County deputy later requested dismissal of the distracted-driving citation after the woman’s social media post about the ticket drew widespread attention online
Mental Health
Retired law enforcement officer Jim Banish hopes Valor Station in Augusta will prevent suicides and foster healing for first responders
“We’re using the foundation of the strategy that we used at Taylor Swift,” NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said, adding that there are more partners and logistics added
Federal funding and expanded lab staffing are driving Fort Worth Police Department’s effort to clear over 500 untested kits
Investments in police recruitment, officer wellness and community safety programs have led to safer neighborhoods, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu says
The suspect led Moffat County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a high-speed pursuit, driving into oncoming traffic before being apprehended
The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office launched “Operation Holiday Honor,” which provides resources for incarcerated veterans to prepare them for success upon release
Homicides dropped 39% from 2023, with officials crediting partnerships, technology and neighborhood-focused policing
“As attorney general, I will not permit Oklahoma police officers to face criminal prosecution for conduct adhering to their training,” said AG Gentner Drummond
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
As demonstrations increasingly unfold outside synagogues, mosques and churches, the distinction between protest and intimidation is becoming harder to ignore
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?
PRODUCT NEWS
The cop-turned-attorney offers 4 key rules to avoid being arrested, like hiding at home, and crying in the presence of police
Carbon Motors received permission last week from a federal bankruptcy court to put its high-tech car up for auction
Body cameras have become an increasingly popular tool for law enforcement across the country
Behind the scenes with the countless volunteers who make Urban Shield training so valuable — ‘victims’ will never fully know the good they did this weekend
Scenario #19 at Urban Shield 2013 challenged the competing SWAT teams to incorporate personnel from the Fremont (Calif.) Fire Department into their plans to deal with an active shooter
35 elite SWAT teams from as far away as Brazil joined up with fire and EMS responders in the annual exercise organized and executed by Alameda County Sheriff Gregory Ahern and his team
From police-cruiser simulators to firearm accessories to communication services, this year’s expo has something for everyone
I’ve seen some pretty impressive technology from Motorola in the past five years, but this little development is one of those things that makes me grin and say, “Wow, that’s cool”
The Alpha Elite Series — announced officially this morning at IACP 2013 — is designed around the Dyneema Force Multiplier Technology by DSM
Before the session was canceled, Dr. Geoff Alpert was scheduled to reveal findings of a research report he wrote in collaboration with NIJ and StarChase — here’s what you missed