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BREAKING NEWS
A bystander flagged down the Des Moines officer after spotting the unattended weapon on the roof
A Fayette County Sheriff’s lieutenant initiated the pursuit after spotting a vehicle reported stolen; the suspect fled at high speeds for several minutes before losing control and crashing
The former Fresno PD sergeant filed a lawsuit claiming she was sexually harassed by members of the K-9 unit and was wrongfully terminated for attempts to stop the harrassment
The officers were on patrol responding to a traffic incident when the man stepped out of his vehicle and pointed the gun at them
The man used the machete to cut TASER wires as Thurston County Sheriff’s deputies worked to take him into custody
The man’s death was caused by “cardiac dysrhythmia in a person with acute intoxication due to the combined effects of cocaine and ethanol while being restrained prone by [Haverhill] police”
“I would like to give credit and tribute to the women who have come before me that have paved the way for me to have this incredible opportunity,” Chief Tanya Terry said
“President Trump and I, along with others in the administration, have recognized that certain improvements could and should be made,” Tom Homan stated
Sean Grayson, who has late stage colon cancer, apologized in court and said he froze during the encounter and made “terrible decisions”
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
It’s critical that we ask and answer the questions that arise from this new information
The presence of a gun does not always indicate a threat
Here’s how first responders deal with such massive operations
For most agencies, off-duty opportunities are here to stay, but the dash for cash must be optimized to meet the mission of the department first
The actions of Sgt. Ron Helus during the shooting at a California bar undoubtedly saved lives; here’s what else LE can learn from this horrific attack
This year seemed to be an order for law enforcement to stand down
PRODUCT NEWS
The Hempstead PD leverages its current tech ecosystem for an easier path to drone-based emergency responses
Groundbreaking NIJ Level III design delivers top protection in a lightweight package
Enterprise agreement underscores TRULEO’s commitment to privacy and ethical practices
The system quickly aggregates and analyzes data from multiple internal sources
Visit Booth 75507 in Caesars Forum for hands-on demonstrations of the V-XR Extended Reality Training Headset, V-XR Scenarios, the V-300 Immersive Use of Force Simulator and more
Visit 5.11 during SHOT Show in Caesars Forum at booth #72448
Dyneema HB330 and Dyneema HB332 hard ballistic materials provides a comprehensive solution for advanced personal protection
Use disposable battery or rechargeable battery pack; feature red or green laser
After the dog fell through the ice, the owner tried to rescue it before also falling through
Lexipol, the leading provider of solutions that enhance performance excellence in public safety, will be marking the third annual First Responder Wellness Week March 24-28, 2025