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BREAKING NEWS
Dashcam shows a Bloomington officer arresting a part-time Chatfield officer dressed in full uniform with a badge and gun
The two Chesterfield County Police were critically wounded after a suspect armed with a long gun opened fire
The Buffalo Police officer was shot once in each calf, once in the upper thigh and once in the upper arm, and two shots struck his ballistic vest
Carroll County Sheriff’s Deputy Logan Utt was fatally shot and another officer was injured during a welfare check requested by the suspect’s family
“Officer [Kristen] Yeager served our community with courage, compassion and unwavering dedication,” the Central Berks Regional Police Department stated
The man began screaming and swinging the machete erratically with the child still in his arms when Susanville Police officers first fired shots
The drone fleet is intended to respond to respond to calls before officers arrive and help police survey the situation and collect evidence ahead of time
Jose Cerpa Guzman attacked an officer at the department’s Harbor Station, stole his firearm and exchanged gunfire with a watch commander before leading police on a pursuit
The proposed bill would specifically authorize certain federal assistance programs to fund vehicle security enhancements, including bullet-resistant glass windows
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Second Amendment auditors intentionally test police reactions. Here’s how officers can stay professional, protect rights and prevent encounters from escalating
Marketed as immigration reform, SB 627 does nothing to regulate ICE and instead punishes California’s local officers by removing long-standing legal protections
Reports that Chicago officers were told not to help ICE agents during a violent encounter have reignited debate over political influence in policing
When Congress fails to fund the government, the fallout hits far beyond Washington — disrupting federal law enforcement operations and leaving local agencies without vital support
A Wall Street Journal report points to rising police killings in rural America — but the data, context and lived experience tell a far more complicated story
Overwatch is essential at large events — here’s how agencies can deny attackers the advantage and protect the public
PRODUCT NEWS
The new enhancements integrate AI directly into existing system workflows, positioning intelligence as a core component of daily operations rather than a standalone add-on
Integration connects YASSI’s vehicle record lookup infrastructure with Autura’s TowLien lien processing workflow, delivering faster response times, normalized data and more efficient access for tow operators nationwide
By requiring an RFID credential to fire, Real County’s new duty weapons are designed to prevent a seized firearm from being used against a deputy during prisoner transport
Axon Vision introduced to help recognize activity in live camera feeds while Axon Assistant expands secure, compliant AI to deliver operational data and continuous intelligence in the field
“We’re excited to partner with Carahsoft to make our AI-powered investigative solutions readily accessible to all Public Sector agencies,” said Jim Penrose, Co-Founder and CEO of Tranquility AI
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said there is no way to ensure its cameras won’t collect data in areas prohibited under the new law, including schools, courts and places of worship
Powerful new 14-inch mobile graphics workstation with 16 GB GDDR6 memory built for advanced AI, simulation, and data processing in extreme environments
Multi-year partnership will support Veritone’s global growth and AI expansion across commercial and public sectors, Veritone Data Refinery, and Veritone Data Marketplace
East Baton Rouge Parish integrates CentralSquare’s end-to-end public safety platform in the cloud
One of the largest law enforcement agencies in the US selects Cognyte to support field operations, displacing incumbent provider