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BREAKING NEWS
The Independence Police Department announced it had recovered five dolls that were potentially contaminated by fentanyl
The bear was soon safely secured and taken back to the state police barracks, where it was later turned over to staffers with the state’s Environmental Protection Department
“When a victim of domestic violence ... comes forward, having a female officer available can make the difference between someone sharing their story or staying silent,” said Normal PD Chief Steve Petrilli
Auburn Police Officers Edward Pickard and Lucas Drancsak spotted the person, climbed down a 10-foot wall and ran to shoreline; Pickard entered the water and helped the person to safety
NYPD
Shooting incidents for the year-to-date are down 25% compared to 2024 and 40% compared to 2023, the department announced
As burnout and cumulative stress continue to impact first responders, a new retreat model focuses on proactive recovery and long-term resilience
From political pressure to staffing shortages, readers say small agencies are being pushed from multiple directions at once
The DFR program was being demonstrated when deputies lost contact with a speeding e-bike in the same area and put a drone into action to help bring the suspect into custody
Idaho State Police troopers with five years of experience are paid at an hourly rate of $32.86; Washington State Patrol officers with similar experience are paid around $60 an hour
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Real-world lessons and practical strategies for law enforcement on building stronger RICO cases
Former FBI special agent Katherine Schweit draws on 25 years of data to unpack what a 50% drop in active shooter incidents does — and doesn’t — mean for law enforcement and communities
Struggle to remove weapon leads to negligent discharge and highlights training takeaways in grip, holster control and dominant hand use
Incident highlights critical training points on vehicle stop strategy, force transitions, weapon cues and pursuit tactics
With political violence escalating, local police must take proactive steps to protect elected officials through threat detection, community partnerships and event security
A 1,325% spike in AI-related abuse cases demands stronger tools and support for law enforcement to uphold the new federal law
PRODUCT NEWS
Leon Todd, executive director of the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission, credited SAFEGUARD Recruiting’s recruiting-focused approach with doubling applications
As Winter Storms Fern and Gianna moved through in January, FirstNet, Built with AT&T delivered the critical connectivity public safety and essential services rely on
The Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners voted unanimously to approve putting a $2.1 million donation toward the purchase of 24 drones, docking stations and other equipment
The DTX Tactical Carrier was designed to function as a scalable armor platform, supporting front, back, and side armor coverage in a streamlined, duty-ready configuration
Drones reached scenes 35% faster than patrol units, with a response time five to six minutes quicker, allowing Gilbert Police officers to locate dispersed suspects
Cloud-native HxGN OnCall Dispatch, OnCall Analytics and AI-enhanced HxGN Connect modernize communication and collaboration in D.C. metro area
Built on Drone as a First Responder (DFR) technology, Knighthawk 2.0 is designed to modernize public safety infrastructure around the globe by strengthening emergency response, protecting first responders, and safeguarding communities when it matters most
FirstNet is powering a resilient connectivity plan to keep first responders mission ready throughout every moment of the Big Game
The discount is 10% off the total order and can be reused on future purchases
Lightweight, multi-fuel light provides broad fitment for compact and sub-compact handguns