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BREAKING NEWS
Corona Police Department officers used a baton to breach the car’s window after seeing the baby in distress
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Anaheim PD officers used several tactics to stop the truck, including deploying spike strips, attempting PIT maneuvers and ramming the vehicle before the shooting occurred
The Trump administration says the city is preventing lawful immigration enforcement and contributing to public disorder
The longtime district safety officer, who previously served with the Philadelphia PD, was critically injured after being fired upon by two suspects
The inmate fatally shot Officer Francisco Flattes with his service gun during a medical visit before being arrested after a brief standoff, Cherokee County Sheriff Dustin Smith said
Nampa Police Officer Cody Huss attempted to stop the fleeing woman using a P.I.T. maneuver, which led to both vehicles crashing into a cornfield
Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris said the 20-year-old transient opened fire after firefighters responded to a blaze he had set; police offered to accompany firefighters on every call
An attorney said ex-Antioch cop Morteza Amiri “misused his police dog to inflict unnecessary and excessive force against a victim and cheated his way into a pay raise”
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
After thousands of former police firearms were linked to crimes, the ATF warns law enforcement to reconsider resale policies. Should departments mandate destruction instead?
From combating cross-border crime to safeguarding democratic values, our alliance rises above politics to protect both nations
DeepSeek’s advanced AI is reshaping data analysis, but concerns over security, privacy, and foreign influence should have law enforcement agencies on high alert
Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders and policy pronouncements on their departments and communities
Trump’s Executive Order expands law enforcement’s authority, granting access to new tools and resources for countering cartel-driven narcotics operations
From reversing police reform orders to promoting AI and expanding police resources, here’s what has unfolded since January 20
PRODUCT NEWS
When standard forensic software fails, almost 200 public and private DNA laboratories send their data to Cybergenetics’ for advanced TrueAllele technology DNA interpretation
The use of hand-held lidar traffic enforcement technology marks a shift from traditional observation-based practices to more advanced technology-supported tailgating detection methods
Purchase program for individual officers making premium AIMPOINT optics accessible, on or off duty
Prosper Police Department aims for an 86-second response time average with grant-funded Flock Aerodome system
“We’re excited to partner with V2 Global and to welcome Don De Lucca’s leadership and expertise,” said Steve Luna, CEO of Alternative Ballistics
With this powerful combo, emergency teams get rugged durability, real-time reliability, and the highest network priority — especially during massive emergencies
“This is going to help us deliver effective and efficient public safety but it’s going to also make conditions better for our [LEOs],” said Birmingham City Council President Darrell O’Quinn
Innovative high-visibility vest created by a veteran officer is being elevated by a legacy uniform brand and aims to redefine safety standards nationwide
Each October, for every pink badge sold, Smith & Warren donates 10% of the proceeds to NBCF
Cloud-based suite accelerates dispatch for 22 agencies across Alaska’s rugged interior