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BREAKING NEWS
The Youth Charging Reform Act shortens the list of crimes that require adult court for 16- and 17-year-olds; the face covering ban is intended to impact federal, state and local officers
Mental Health
“I don’t believe there is much attention given to the fact that we are people, too, and the job is stressful and has been in the past decade,” said Spanish Fort PD Chief John Barber
A multi-day mission targeting street takeovers netted a dozen arrests and 33 cars towed, but the events still pop up nearly every weekend, Lt. Chadd Stensgaard said
Baldwin’s legal team has signaled its intention to sue a Santa Fe sheriff and prosecutor after it was revealed they withheld evidence during his trial
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office’s Larry Koren, Lt. Fred Beers and Deputy Michael Levison and Bernalillo County Fire Rescue’s Matthew King were killed in the crash
The devices contain an AI-enabled camera and metal detector array that can find knives and guns while ignoring more innocuous items
In 2021, the man shot Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers in the face, killing him
Approximately 20% of Kentucky officers have expired body armor or none at all, and many are left to purchase their own equipment, according to the attorney general’s office
Pomona Police Department officers negotiated the suspect’s surrender, but he refused instructions; he then reached for a firearm and pointed it at officers
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
As demonstrations increasingly unfold outside synagogues, mosques and churches, the distinction between protest and intimidation is becoming harder to ignore
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
A Riverside case involving disabled veteran plates touches on police discipline, military service, due process and public perception
A shooting outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shows how fast a high-profile event can turn into a critical incident — and what officers must do to be ready
Officers’ alleged ICE welfare check at schools reveals confusion over 287(g) and local authority limits
A viral video raises a bigger question for police leaders: How do warning signs of bias go unaddressed — and what should agencies do now?
PRODUCT NEWS
Officers in the unit will work in tandem with the FBI at upcoming FIFA World Cup events in New York and New Jersey in June and July
The episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience” explored how agencies use automated license plate readers to investigate violent crime, stolen vehicles and missing persons cases
Video shows Kern County deputies using deadly force against a suspect who opened fire during an eviction attempt, killing Tulare County Detective Randy Hoppert
As law enforcement agencies continue adopting connected technologies, maintaining secure communications and protecting sensitive operational data have become essential priorities
Connect daily vehicle inspections with maintenance workflows in a single, streamlined platform to enhance compliance and uptime for mission-critical fleets
New investigative DNA database helps agencies find suspect leads and case connections from low-level, partial, mixed, and previously “not searchable” DNA results.
PSTrax provides an operational readiness platform used by public safety agencies to track inspections, equipment status, and operational documentation