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BREAKING NEWS
“He pulled it out, pointed it right at my face and pulled it. The trigger just didn’t go off,” the Canton Police officer can be heard saying in body camera video
After the three officers, all rated 100% disabled by the VA, were suspended in May 2025, they sued the Riverside Police Department for discrimination
Forsyth County Deputy Kaleb Mitchell, 24, had served in law enforcement since 2022
The two men had entered an icy marsh to locate a dog but were unable to get out; Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office deputies rescued them with air support
Under the new bill the state commission could remove sheriffs who have felony convictions, are prohibited from owning guns or have not served in LE for the required five years
Video shows Taunton Police officers aiding residents out of the home and working to dig fire hydrants out of deep snowbanks
Las Vegas PD search and rescue officers rappelled hundreds of feet to reach a climber who fell up to 50 feet and suffered severe injuries on a remote route
Beau, a 12-week-old puppy, is joining a band of bloodhounds who are in demand for difficult cases across the upper Midwest
Video released by the DEA shows an officer demonstrating the use of an X-ray machine, which captured the bags of drugs stashed inside the spools
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Good police officers are experts at hiding their emotions, so only a partner or very close co-worker may see the warning signs
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
PRODUCT NEWS
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.”
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