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BREAKING NEWS
Two people were killed and nine were wounded when a man armed with a handgun opened fire in an engineering classroom as students took final exams
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
The suspect aimed a firearm at officers as they entered the home to execute a multi-agency drug search warrant, leading to a fatal OIS
Gov. Ned Lamont wants to create a mortgage assistance program and offer public college tuition waivers to police officers and firefighters with at least five years of service
NYPD
Nine tires on seven marked vehicles were slashed or punctured outside a Strategic Response Group unit’s headquarters
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A website that monitors law enforcement officers’ Facebook posts is prompting investigations in many agencies
Each active shooter incident has its own fingerprint that law enforcement can learn from
A uniform system of adjudication of accused cops could protect officers from politically motivated destruction of police careers
A Florida woman traveled to Colorado to possibly carry out a Columbine-inspired attack, which ended in her suicide. Could red flag laws have prevented this?
Video of a traffic stop by a Kentucky crime interdiction team has generated close to a million views, negative headlines and lots of online chatter
The app’s police-tracking feature notifies drivers of any nearby law enforcement vehicles and patrol activity
PRODUCT NEWS
TRULEO software will automate review of 100% of the department’s BWC footage
Report explores how public safety professionals use and apply powerful digital investigative solutions
“Insight LPR’s quick response and advanced technology were crucial in maintaining security and identifying potential threats. Their support made a significant difference in the success of this high-profile event,” Lieutenant Chad Sell said
Wedge flashlights now available in orange and lime green; Wedge XT adds silver
Smith & Warren marks a century of excellence in badge designing and manufacturing
The deployment allows officers to use their smartphones as both mobile and desktop workstations to reduce reliance on traditional laptops
Law enforcement agencies are considering opening small incinerators of their own — with state help
T-Mobile support helps responders keep the game, the city and the fans safe
The Jackson PD will use the money to maintain the LPR system that has been in operation since 2022; the sheriff’s office will continue its contract with the LPR vendor Flock Safety
Integration will offer ecosystem for enhanced case, investigation and digital evidence management