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BREAKING NEWS
The law bans officers, including immigration agents, from wearing ski masks, neck gaiters or other facial coverings, with exceptions for undercover or medical purposes
Lincoln Police Chief Michon Morrow said the officers followed policy by searching the man and handcuffing him when he was taken into custody, but missed the gun
Half of the grant funding will be distributed in 2026 to areas hosting FIFA World Cup games, America 250 national events and the 2028 Olympic Games
As Grand Rapids police officers approached the man to speak with him, he pulled out a firearm and fired at least four shots before fleeing
The pig named “Parrot” has been taken to an animal welfare center after officers chased him down, rescuing him from roaming on the busy highway
Motor vehicle theft saw the biggest decrease of 40% compared with 2024 data, and there have been 18 fewer homicides than in the same period last year
Larry Orr was awarded a $600,000 settlement in a police misconduct case against the state, but was initially asked to hand over his historic life ring
After crashing the vehicle, the suspect fled on foot; officers found him at the beach, naked, and took him into custody
The woman struggled and fled from officers, escaping to her car before trying to drive away with an officer halfway inside the vehicle
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The first armed responders to arrive at the shooting were three off-duty officers, a reminder that it’s crucial to carry your firearm off duty
These shootings show just how difficult it can be for law enforcement to stop a highly mobile killer
Some politicians, national media, plaintiffs’ attorneys and anti-law enforcement activists are mischaracterizing AB 392 as a major re-writing of the law on use of force
While AB 392 emphasizes the importance of establishing clear use-of-force policies in California, there is not universal access to the necessary training to achieve those standards
We can learn a lot from the magnificent combination of tactics and courage shown by the Philly officers who brought a dynamic sudden assault to a successful conclusion
Can officers avoid contacting the suspected person if they believe the caller was acting out of their own bias toward someone’s appearance?
PRODUCT NEWS
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Multi-fuel long gun light offers 105,000 candela and 648-meter beam reach
The Hempstead PD leverages its current tech ecosystem for an easier path to drone-based emergency responses
Groundbreaking NIJ Level III design delivers top protection in a lightweight package
Enterprise agreement underscores TRULEO’s commitment to privacy and ethical practices
The system quickly aggregates and analyzes data from multiple internal sources
Visit Booth 75507 in Caesars Forum for hands-on demonstrations of the V-XR Extended Reality Training Headset, V-XR Scenarios, the V-300 Immersive Use of Force Simulator and more
Visit 5.11 during SHOT Show in Caesars Forum at booth #72448
Dyneema HB330 and Dyneema HB332 hard ballistic materials provides a comprehensive solution for advanced personal protection
Use disposable battery or rechargeable battery pack; feature red or green laser