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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
9 first responder facilities across U.S. to receive funds for renovations thanks to Lowe’s Hometowns
Lowe’s Hometowns will be funding $620K to renovate first responder facilities, including updates to police department lobbies, making fire departments comfortable and more
DoorDash said it has created a dedicated point of contact for the Boston PD to make it easier to process requests for drivers’ records
Investments into California police officers’ health included cryotherapy, counseling and an emotional support rabbit named Officer Percy
The driver had already fled one attempted traffic stop by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputy; when the deputy initiated another stop, the driver struck him
A search warrant executed at a retail store yielded more than 4,000 stolen Lego sets; interviews with employees indicated the owner knew the sets were stolen
“It gives individuals one site to go to where they can look for jobs, versus going to individual departments and looking at their websites,” said Vandalia Police Chief Kurt Althouse
The spike was primarily driven by traffic-related incidents, which caused a total of 26 LEO deaths in 2024 – a 136% increase compared with the same period last year
American Rounds said their machines use an identification scanner and facial recognition software to verify the purchaser’s age and are “quick and easy” to use
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
Mayor Kirk Watson called on other city officials to reconsider their cancellation of the Flock Safety program after three suspects fired shots across 12 locations, injuring four
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