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BREAKING NEWS
Schonella Stewart was sworn in as Beloit’s new police chief, with her twin sister, Evanston (Ill.) Police Chief Schenita Stewart, pinning her badge during the ceremony
Metro Nashville Police Mounted Unit Officer Michael Douglas tended to horses alone for three days, left without assistance due to downed trees and icy roads
The Counter Drone State and Local Defender Act would allow state and local agencies to apply for authorization to disable drones during major events, including the 2026 World Cup
Officer Houston Tipping died three days after he suffered a spinal injury during training; his family sued, claiming he was killed in retaliation for reporting an alleged sexual assault
Trooper Michael Diego was participating in a “competitive process” for FHP’s Criminal Interdiction Unit at the agency’s training academy when he became unresponsive
Police say the investigation follows newly released documents alleging Prince Andrew shared confidential government information while serving as a trade envoy
The suspect was reportedly wearing a tactical vest and gloves and had a Kevlar helmet and gas mask in the vehicle; the shotgun was loaded and he had additional rounds on him
NYPD
Using a catch pole and a plastic tarp, the officers were able to pull the eagle to safety on the boat
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
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
Like moths to a flame, the assumption that police action is not only wrong but outrageously and gratuitously violent, seems to be irresistible to reporters and editors
As temperatures rise, common sense declines as evidenced in this recent set of cop-related headlines
PRODUCT NEWS
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
The UMX 414 Platform is setting a new global standard in less lethal de-escalation solutions
“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
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