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BREAKING NEWS
Eddie Pernell Jones pleaded guilty to resisting law enforcement causing death and other charges in the 2023 death of Trooper Aaron Smith as he was deploying spike strips
The incident involved two different vehicle pursuits and a foot pursuit of a man with multiple outstanding warrants who stole a Wauwatosa Police cruiser
Upon entering the home to respond to a man in crisis, the officers were immediately met with the man grabbing a knife from the kitchen and running at them
Patti Jackson has served as the Tacoma PD’s interim police chief since March 2025; she came to the agency from the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office, where she worked for over 35 years
After Chief Jim McDonnell said the LAPD would not enforce the No Secret Police Act, legislators confirmed that suits can be filed against any agencies or officers who violate the law
Huntington Beach PD used a helicopter, spike strips and a PIT maneuver before the driver ran into the ocean and surrendered under a spotlight
Lee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Rick Haggard, 52, served as the SRO for Shannon Elementary School
“Given this increase in unprecedented collaboration ... we’ll draw down 700 people effective today — 700 law enforcement personnel,” Homan said
Upon spotting a Thurston County deputy and K-9 unit, the suspect took off their plates before doing donuts and fleeing at high speeds
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
So-called “safe injection sites” are facilities where drug users would be able to shoot up in an enclosed environment supervised by medical professionals
We cannot allow the de-escalation narrative to put the safety of criminals before the safety of innocents and the police
Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirms conviction for witness intimidation and terroristic threats against police officers contained in a YouTube video
With good citizens carrying guns and willing to intervene on scenes, the decision of police to use deadly force has an added potential for tragedy
Dallas officer Amber Guyger had just finished a 15-hour shift when she entered an apartment she mistook as her own and shot a man she thought was an intruder
The results of a recent poll have tremendous implications for police officers and their agencies
PRODUCT NEWS
“The Sentry 68 was developed to give officers and correctional staff a reliable and easy-to-carry solution for fast-moving situations,” said Scott Quarles, Director of Product Management at PepperBall
Osborn will oversee all sales and marketing initiatives
Combines C-suite style with features built for life’s most demanding missions
“In today’s unpredictable environment, officers need tools they can rely on to manage high-stress situations effectively. The BURST provides law enforcement with a safe, reliable option to gain control of volatile conditions without resorting to lethal force,” said Carl Sims, PepperBall Senior Director of Training
Clearview AI is proud to stand with you in your mission to keep our communities safe
The partnership’s efforts include collaborative case reviews, public awareness campaigns, and joint training sessions
TRULEO’s system will review 100% of the department’s BWC footage
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