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BREAKING NEWS
Officer Jesus Dario Corona had served the Parlier Police Department for two years as a patrol officer and a school resource officer
The department spent $1.17 million on the new handguns and holsters, replacing a discontinued Sig model they had used for over a decade
Body camera footage shows an EMS dispatcher railing against Harford County deputies, expressing that she hoped they were killed and that “nobody likes cops”
The appeals court ruled that a lower court’s interpretation of public records exceptions, which sided with Covenant School parents seeking to keep the documents private, was overbroad
The man shot during the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office warrant service was the brother of a man suspected of possessing child pornography; both men worked as TSA agents
Gov. Abigail Spanberger ordered the Virginia State Police to end its 287(g) agreement, which deputized officers to work for the federal government
A Ranger helicopter crew was responding to assist the Flagstaff PD and other law enforcement agencies when it crashed, killing the pilot and the trooper/paramedic inside
The Smith and Wesson .38 Special revolver that Desmond Holly used in the attack originally belonged to one of his grandparents and was kept in a safe in the family’s home
Officers can wear a New England Patriots winter hat in place of the standard department-issued winter hat while on duty, the order from Maynard Police Chief Christopher Troiano says
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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?
Police, fire and EMS personnel need to prepare for being asked to leave a restaurant, coffee shop or grocery store
In his manifesto, the El Paso killer left some valuable information for law enforcement to consider about his preparation for the attack
PRODUCT NEWS
Designed for comfort and durability, FlexShield offers a lightweight, uniform-friendly alternative to metal badges—ideal for polos, MOLLE gear, and vests.
Active911 has teamed up with PRYME to enhance emergency communications for first responders by enabling seamless communication between radios and cellphones during critical situations
Law enacted in 2024 sets strict call-transfer limits for Utah’s 911 centers; firm’s subject-matter experts are assessing Salt Lake Valley Emergency Communication Center’s ability to comply now and in the future
Following Gov. Youngkin’s November announcement, early adopter program launches in Virginia, highly anticipated defense tech drones, body cameras, AI integration, and international expansion to follow
Flock also underscores its commitment to an open public safety technology ecosystem by providing core software APIs at no cost to law enforcement customers
NicheRMS replaces an outdated law enforcement system that is no longer supported
Havis offers two purpose-built angled console options for the Dodge Durango Pursuit
“Our highest-quality fixed-camera system can now be powered by a solar panel, making it possible to install almost anywhere,” said Insight LPR Chief Executive Officer John Nethery
Revolutionizing digital investigations with Penlink’s advanced solution
“The Insight LPR camera in Hartland provided the crucial lead we needed to get this operation underway,” said Lieutenant Sell of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. “Its ability to capture and deliver vehicle information in real time allowed us to take quick, decisive action that led to the safe recovery of the victims.”