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BREAKING NEWS
Officers shot the man with less lethal foam projectiles multiple times; they fired shots as the man continued to run at them with the wire “whip”
The Counter Drone State and Local Defender Act would allow state and local agencies to apply for authorization to disable drones during major events, including the 2026 World Cup
Officer Houston Tipping died three days after he suffered a spinal injury during training; his family sued, claiming he was killed in retaliation for reporting an alleged sexual assault
Trooper Michael Diego was participating in a “competitive process” for FHP’s Criminal Interdiction Unit at the agency’s training academy when he became unresponsive
Police say the investigation follows newly released documents alleging Prince Andrew shared confidential government information while serving as a trade envoy
The suspect was reportedly wearing a tactical vest and gloves and had a Kevlar helmet and gas mask in the vehicle; the shotgun was loaded and he had additional rounds on him
NYPD
Using a catch pole and a plastic tarp, the officers were able to pull the eagle to safety on the boat
Mental Health
Roseville PD officers will now have a mental wellness counselor available to them 24/7; the change follows an incident where an officer was shot by a barricaded gunman
Officers were on the scene due to suicide hotline calls and to keep the man away from his young son; as a state trooper tried to move the boy away from the scene, the man struck her in the head
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A public building protest should not surprise any police leader, especially when organizers clearly state that as their intent
Are you prepared to respond if essential buildings such as city hall, courthouses and police stations are overrun by protesters?
Proposed legislation would bolster academy training to include classes more focused on mental health, social services, psychology and communication
Both academics and cities are advocating for decoupling traffic enforcement from the police — our experts debate the pros and cons
‘Pro-police’ forums may make us feel good, but they don’t serve the purpose of policing
Policing is currently subject to more social experiments than at any time in the history of the profession
PRODUCT NEWS
Executive Chairman of 5.11 Tactical brings Public Sector and global business operations expertise to Veritone
“Our Real-Time Crime Center captured the moment he sped through an intersection, causing a crash...To make matters worse? He was still drinking when officers arrived,” the Duluth PD stated
New technology empowers officers with instant access to critical data, improving emergency response and community safety
Equipped with live video, two-way communication and AI navigation, the RADDOG LE2 helps officers assess threats remotely before taking action
AeroFit’s new fit testing device provides silent operation, interactive guidance, automated verification and smart respirator pairing
Designed for real-world DFR training, testing and collaboration, FLI Town will provide a secure, vendor-agnostic environment
U.S. Government efficiency initiatives unlock opportunities for WRAP to lead public safety tech consolidation, deliver cost savings and reform training solutions
Miami Beach PD’s Real Time Intelligence Center will integrate drones, 850 cameras and AI-driven analytics to improve situational awareness
We are excited by what’s to come for each of these companies as well as the value we believe a spin-off will create for our employees, customers, and shareholders,” says Ola Rollén, Chairman of the Board for Hexagon
Leading data intelligence platform expands public safety business and commercial use cases to help organizations unlock, own, and activate their data