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BREAKING NEWS
Marvin Morales, accused of fatally stabbing his son, was shot by officers after a pursuit ended with spike strips and a crash on I-5
Mental Health
Roseville PD officers will now have a mental wellness counselor available to them 24/7; the change follows an incident where an officer was shot by a barricaded gunman
Officers were on the scene due to suicide hotline calls and to keep the man away from his young son; as a state trooper tried to move the boy away from the scene, the man struck her in the head
St. Louis County deputies returned fire, fatally wounding the driver, who initially fled a traffic stop
After being handcuffed, the driver told Westminster Police officers, “My kids are in the trunk,” leading to the discovery of three children inside
Commenters joked about fake crimes to get the Burbank Police officer’s attention and claimed to be lost pets in need of rescue
Eight Maryland county sheriff’s offices and the Wicomico County Corrections Center previously participated in 287(g) programs
The Grand Blanc Township board approved a motion to purchase 50 Glock Gen 6 9MM handguns with sights, along with new holsters and other equipment for $48,256.50
Sea Girt Officer Julia Santiago jokingly “arrested” Luke Bryan before wowing the judges and scoring a golden ticket to Hollywood Week
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The case of a Mass. cop on paid leave for comments penned in a police association newsletter is a reminder to think before you write
We must expect that religious facilities are primary targets, and take the active measures necessary to protect them from likely attack
Sit-lie laws prohibit sitting or lying on the sidewalk
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
PRODUCT NEWS
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
“The new PepperBall Fill System is a game-changer for law enforcement agencies striving for operational efficiency and self-sufficiency,” said Bob Plaschke, CEO of PepperBall
“The VK-SBL PRO PLUS provides officers with the power and adaptability needed for daily patrol or tactical use,” said Joe Buice, Director of Customer Implementation and Success at PepperBall.
Houston PD recruits are currently required to purchase their service firearms before joining the academy; they are only reimbursed if and when they are sworn in as officers