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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
Newville officials eliminated an officer position, leaving the chief — currently out on workers’ compensation — as the department’s sole member
Deputy Jose Rivera was struck near his body-worn camera, which may have altered the trajectory of one bullet, Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood said
The new directive bars masks intended to conceal identity while permitting use for safety, health and weather-related reasons
Billy Leon Kearse fatally shot Fort Pierce Officer Danny Parrish after seizing his firearm during a traffic stop, firing 14 rounds
Travis County District Attorney José Garza said his office is not seeking charges against the officers who fatally shot a gunman during a downtown mass shooting
The state added 68 officers in 2025, but population growth outpaced hiring, further lowering staffing levels, Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs data shows
After being shot in the hand, the San Jose sergeant returned fire before a second round struck him in the head
The Volusia County deputy was working with a trainee on his eighth day of patrol when a suspect opened fire; despite being wounded, he broadcast suspect details before being rushed to a trauma center
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
From lip sync battles to policing the homeless to immigration enforcement, 2018 was a big year for issues in law enforcement
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
PRODUCT NEWS
Multi-fuel long gun light delivers 1,000 lumens and 22,000 candela
“It’s a tremendous honor to be recognized in the GovTech 100 for our growing contributions to the public sector,” said Shane Evangelist, CEO of NEOGOV
New program of offers discounts based on existing drone fleets. No trade-ins required.
Ramirez will bring his methodology to augment Versaterm’s responder health and wellness solutions
Lightweight, ultra-bright EDC light delivers powerful performance
Provide up to 1,000 lumens and front-loading battery replacement through face cap
Streamlight participated alongside 2,500+ exhibitors, showcasing their innovative lighting solutions to professionals in the shooting sports, hunting, outdoor, law enforcement and military tactical defense markets
“MITR-M1 embodies the integration-led design ethos of our range of personal protective equipment, fitting seamlessly into existing tactical gear ensembles, allowing the wearer to get on with the mission with minimum distraction and get home safely.”
Multi-fuel long gun light offers 105,000 candela and 648-meter beam reach
The Hempstead PD leverages its current tech ecosystem for an easier path to drone-based emergency responses