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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 suspect was initially charged with felony assault on a police officer; the DA’s office charged him with harassment and obstruction of government administration, both misdemeanors
The suspect was initially located using the Glendale Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center; he was arrested a week following the incident
The Worcester Police Department has about 400 sworn police officers, 58 less than full staffing, and 50 to 60 officers are up for retirement this year
Gusmane Coulibaly, 27, was arrested after he was identified as one of four men shown in social media video throwing snowballs at police responding to a disorderly crowd
During the pursuit, the man stopped and opened fire on Greenville County deputies before fleeing; the suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound
Cpl. David Michael Hathcock died from injuries sustained duringa crash; he had served with the Montgomery Police Department for more than 20 years
The officer has been charged with two counts of insurance fraud after going skydiving multiple times and working out at a fitness center while also collecting disability benefits
Vince McMahon said he was rushing to his granddaughter’s birthday when he was driving over 100 mph while a Connecticut State Police trooper was trying to pull him over
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Civilians need to understand that these are thinly veiled attacks on law and order, not playful fun
PRODUCT NEWS
Lt. Shane Chadwick stated the drones will be deployed for various tasks, including monitoring minor disturbances, aiding active crime scenes and providing visual support for firefighters
This premier event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals to explore innovation and the latest cutting-edge products available to law enforcement
Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputies found a vehicle with unconscious occupants carrying drug paraphernalia; when they awoke, they sped away, leading to the pursuit
With this authorization, Magnet Forensics solutions, Magnet One and Magnet Review, can process unclassified federal information — a major benefit for federal digital investigations
Lifesaving LED-lit safety vest aims to reduce struck-by incidents and protect first responders in low-light environments
Flock Nova unifies law enforcement data, while FreeForm enhances vehicle searches with AI-powered plain-language queries
Centerline AI integrates across public safety systems to streamline workflows with automation and CJIS-compliant security
Unveils Exterro remote mobile discovery solution to enable legal, e-discovery and forensic teams to remotely collect and review mobile phone data without an agent
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